I’m a parenting expert – my hack will keep bugs out of your paddling pool using something you’ll already have at home
A paddling pool can be the perfect way for your child to cool off and have fun in the summer heat.
Save yourself the hassle of fishing bugs and fallen leaves out of your pool each morning with a household item.
Instagram user Kirsty Ketley, otherwise known as Auntie K, demonstrated to her followers how to .
The parenting expert simply covered her paddling pool with a fitted sheet and secured it in place.
She was then able to uncover a fresh pool the next day, with no debris or insects floating in it.
As the warm weather continues to sweep the country, this simple hack is well worth trying as it also deters mosquitos from your garden.
The biting insects are attracted to open bodies of water, so covering your paddling pool each night will help reduce the amount of these pests in your garden.
You can also repel insects from your paddling pool using home remedies that are chemical-free.
And if the weather is cools off in your area, you can still make the most of your paddling pool with this DIY heating trick.
Just remember to always supervise young children around your kiddie pool, no matter how low the water level.
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