We all have fond childhood memories of the beach – building sandcastles, feeling the sand between our toes, and burying our dozing parents underneath a sandy blanket. All we wanted was to go there every day. You can make that dream come true for your kids by adding a sandpit to your garden!
Sandpits are buckets of fun and fantastic for encouraging sensory play. However, as with any toy exposed to the great outdoors and grubby fingers, a sandpit needs your help to stay clean and safe.
In this post, we’ll discuss why, how, and when to clean a sandpit and answer some common questions so you can feel confident that your back garden beach is the best in town!
Here’s what we’ll cover:
- Why it’s important to keep your sandpit clean
- How to keep your sandpit clean
- What you’ll need to clean a sandpit
- How to clean sand
- When to replace sandpit sand
- Refresh your sandpit with Outdoor Toys
- FAQs about cleaning a sandpit
If your sandpit isn’t the only toy in need of some TLC, check out our other cleaning guides next:
- How to Clean Outdoor Toys
- How to Keep Outdoor Playhouses Clean
Why it’s important to keep your sandpit clean
Unfortunately, your kid won’t be the only creature obsessed with your sandpit – they’re also magnets for bugs, wild animals, and pets. Debris, stray twigs, food, and other nasty bits can also make their way into your sand.
Keeping your sandpit clean isn’t just about making it look tidy; it’s also important for keeping your kids safe from harmful germs. Cleaning your sandpit regularly helps to:
- Prevent a build-up of harmful bacteria
- Make sure your child doesn’t touch or eat anything they shouldn’t
- Keep bugs and pests out
- Make sure the sand stays clean and soft
- Extend your sand’s lifespan
How to keep your sandpit clean
Sand can be tricky to work with, so the best way to keep your sandpit clean is to keep on top of maintenance. Let’s dig into our top tips for keeping a clean sandpit:
Use a sandpit cover
When it comes to keeping sandpits clean, sandpits with lids are your best friend. A cover will prevent debris and leaves from entering the sand, stop wild animals from using it as a litter tray, and keep it safe from the elements.