So can I put my small paddling pool in the washing machine then...?

[bumbling]

On a cold wash maybe? It's only a cheap inflatable one from tesco. Seems a terrible waste to chuck it because It's dirty, but can't really face scrubbing it for hours ...

Fill it with water and some biological powder slosh it around and leave to soak- should clean easily.

You wouldn't risk it then, even on a cold wash? It's just the thought that if I fill it with water again, it'll never be emptied again ... oht the life of a lazy mum!

Actually I think that is a really good idea and would definately risk it.

ok one vote for, starting to feel better and braver! I've searched and found a post from someone who washes ball pit balls, and loads of people wash and put toys etc in dishwasher and/or washing machine...

So Fatjac - Do you think I ought to put it inside a duvet cover or something similar.

yes

but close valves carefully first - you don't want to get water in the air chambers

Ah. Very good point.

Good thinking. I'd never thought to do that, and I wash a waterproof mattress cover in the machine with no problem.....can't be too different.

I wouldn't bother putting it inside a duvet but if you put an old towel in at the same time it will rub against the pool and help to get it clean.

Thankful to find this post and thread on the topic. I am about to try it out.myself on my 15ft above ground pool cover. So fingers 🤞 crossed it goes well. Will report on results. 😃