Vinegar and water is the safe bet for pool floats

Mix white vinegar with water in a spray bottle, wipe the float down with a soft cloth or sponge, then rinse it off. That’s the safest way to get mold and mildew off a pool float without wrecking the material.

Bleach is the obvious go-to, but it’s the wrong move here. Most floats are made of vinyl or plastic, and bleach will dry them out and make them brittle over time. You might win the mold battle and lose the float by the end of summer.

Vinegar is a mild acid that kills mold and mildew without eating through the material. Use a mix of about one part vinegar to three parts water. For stubborn spots, let the solution sit for a few