How often should you change sand in a sandpit?

Over time, the sand in outdoor sand pits or sandboxes gets soiled and should be completely replaced. Generally speaking, replacing sand every year or two should be adequate, but more frequent changes might be needed depending on how often children play in the box and whether a sandbox cover is used consistently.Click to see full answer. In this way, how do you keep sandpit sand clean?Wash the sand with tap water if it is not regularly washed by the rain. Disinfecting sand pits is only needed when they are obviously dirty. Disinfect the sand when you need to (e.g. if a child does a poo in the sandpit). Use a mild detergent or household disinfectant diluted in water in a watering can.Similarly, is builders sand OK for sandpit? Don’t get any form of builders’ sand – it has all sorts of nasty chemicals added, fungicides and stuff to help it mix with cement. Pure silver sand should be ok, but playpit sand is the best bet. IIRC, it took 3-4 bags slightly smaller than a pillowcase to fill our 1m diameter sandpit. Secondly, what is the best sand for a sandpit? Choice of sand Fine white double or triple washed river sand (uniform particle size <1.5mm) is ideal. Avoid coarse gritty sands such as granitic sands and strongly coloured sands that can stain clothes. These may be used in smaller more easily monitored sand experiences such as sand trays or 'dinosaur pits'.How do you dispose of sandpit sand UK? Dispose Double wrap (bin liners can be used), once sandbags are wrapped they can then be taken to your nearest household waste recycling centre for disposal. Or the bags can be split open, with the sand dug into your garden, and the empty bags put in your refuse bin.