If I don't use chlorine tablets how often will the paddling pool water go manky?

[megletthesecond]

We have a medium paddling pool (size of a double bed-ish) and I was toying with chlorine tablets. But they're all out of stock locally.

If I don't pop in chlorine tablets how long might it take for the water to get gunky? I have tweens who aren't going to wee in it.

I'm torn between tablets or just emptying it every week or so and using it to water the plants.

[FatherBrownsBicycle]

If you are not adding chlorine to kill bacteria, the pool should be drained every other day. Stagnant water without chlorine, can become unhealthy water in just 24-48 hours

blog.intheswim.com/how-to-maintain-an-inflatable-kiddie-pool/

[FatherBrownsBicycle]

www.amazon.co.uk/Dispenser-Ultimate-Chlorine-Tablets-STRIPS/dp/B008U7T11E/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&c=ts&ts_id=4364583031&keywords=Chlorine&_encoding=UTF8&qid=1594655862&sr=8-3&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21

Amazon have a few options

[Finfintytint]

I used to use Milton’s tablets.

[RhodaCamel]

I’m having this same issue, we left it a week and it looked like a green mucky pond. Was thinking of putting some Milton in but not sure how much.

[Stompythedinosaur]

I've never had a problem leaving ours for 3 or 4 days, we just scoop the leaves out. But I imagine I have lower standards than some!

[PhoneLock]

Baby bottle sterilising tablets from supermarkets are the same thing. Cheap too.

[megletthesecond]

Ah, I can probably get Milton.

I'm trying to Amazon. It's making my life harder but apart from a recent blip I stopped using them 5 years ago.

[TrickyKid]

If we don't put Milton in ours it lasts two days.

[megletthesecond]

Avoid Amazon even. Can't type.

[EgremontRusset]

Anyone know how many Milton tablets needed? We have a smallish pool.

[897654321abcvrufhfgg]

We just had our water last 2 weeks. Milton (15ml per 500l) and then bicarbonate of soda (500g in a 3000l pool) to neutralise after a week Then add Milton in again. Cover overnight and scoop out bits with a fish tank sieve

[megletthesecond]

We have a 950L pool.

[EgremontRusset]

Ah I can def work out litres from the filling time, it doesn’t say on the box 😊
Is 15ml liquid Milton like 1 whole tablet? It’s years since I was sterilising anything for DC 😂

[BlackCrow]

How do you empty in if it's contaminated with Milton or chlorine? I'd rather have a small pool I emptied every day. Then the water can be recycled on lawn or flowerbeds.

[IsItDownToTheLakeIFear]

Chuck some bleach in, it’s the same stuff. Loads of info online about using bleach instead of tablets.

[TimeWastingButFun]

Without chlorine tablets I used to empty, clean and refill every 2-3 days. With them it's about once a week.

[FurrySofa]

Dc have a 650ltr paddling pool and two Milton tablets keeps it clear for a good week.

[megletthesecond]

The water is still clear since filling on Sunday.
One of the cats thinks it's got it's own private watering hole .

Would Milton poison the cats and bees?