Faced with the fear and uncertainty of people regarding the contagion of coronavirus, many people this summer have opted to install inflatable or detachable pools in their terraces or gardens. To see that this statement is true, it is only necessary to go to any store or look on the Internet to see that this type of pools and most of their accessories are sold out to keep your pool disinfected.
This year more than ever, all swimming pools, whether they are permanent or removable, must have drastic hygiene measures not only for the good maintenance of the pool but also for sanitary reasons. That is why today we are going to talk about how to clean pools to avoid infections and, above all, even if there is no evidence that the virus can be transmitted to people through water, to keep coronavirus away from our pools.
To begin with, we must keep the water clean to keep your pool disinfected by treating it often. People are the biggest source of infection, so it is also recommended to shower ourselves before getting in the pool.
Water treatment and infection prevention products for a disinfected pool
There are several options for water treatment:
– Chlorine
It is the most used product since it avoids the proliferation of fungi, bacteria, virus and algae. It has to be used when there is no one bathing. We have to adapt the amount to the liters of water in the pool to avoid damaging it. To obtain the adequate level of free chlorine in the water, it is very common to use chlorine tablets or liquid chlorine products. It is recommended to automate the dosing and control process.
– Sodium hypochlorite:
This is a compound product that also contains chlorine, but in an oxidized state. Therefore, it is a strong but economical oxidant that due to its characteristics is used as a disinfectant.
– Hydrogen peroxide:
It is a kind of hydrogen peroxide specific for this purpose. It is also a product used to disinfect, but it is less corrosive to skin and eyes.
– Filtering systems:
And of course, the filter is also very important. There are also portable filters for removable pools that help to purify the water and to distribute correctly the mentioned products that act as disinfectants.
More tips to have your pool disinfected from Covid-19
As we said, these are options for disinfecting water, but we must try to keep the water clean to prevent dirt from carrying infectious agents. This is why it is also recommended to:
– Keep the bottom clean by cleaning it with a manual or automatic pool cleaner depending on the size of your pool.
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– Collect leaves and insects with a leaf catcher
– And even put a cover to prevent leaves, insects, pollen… that we have mentioned in the previous point from falling.
– Anyway, if the pool is very small (only for babies or children use) it is recommended to empty it, wash it and refill it every day because the amount of water is also small. Obviously, we can use this the water of these pools to water the plants or other purposes in order not to waste it all.
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NEW! In Llaberia Shop we have a new product called SURFOSAN. It is a liquid disinfectant product with a powerful sanitizing action that prevents the transmission of viruses, bacteria and fungi.
This product has many benefits:
- It contains a non-aggressive formula with neutral pH, suitable for all surfaces and all materials. Therefore, it does not damage them. You can easily disinfect plastics, metal, glass, ceramics, floors, walls, changing rooms…
- It does not alter water parameters (pH, chlorine).
- No rinsing required.
- Pleasant pine scent
- Ready to use, it does not need previous dissolution.
It is recommended to apply it daily by spraying the product with a sprayer and let it dry. No rinsing so that the product exerts a more lasting sanitizing action.
This revolutionary product will provide you with the peace of mind you are looking for against the threats of covid19. It prevents the transmission of the virus on all surfaces in the pool area (stairs, showers, benches, deckchairs, garden furniture…) as well as in the house.
1 liter spray for small surfaces
5 liter bottle for medium surfaces
25 liter bottle for large surfaces
If you follow these recommendations, we can affirm that a properly treated pool is a safe place against coronavirus. With a free chlorine level of 0.5-1 mg/l the water is not only disinfected, but also has disinfectant potential to eliminate any type of virus or germ that may enter the water.