Public Pool Hygiene Tips / Blog / By Meondo Holdings Wear shoes: Always wear safety shoes so that you avoid getting infected with a foot fungus. Not drinking water: Avoid swallowing the water and use swimming goggles. Wash up: Once you finish swimming, thoroughly wash the whole body with soap again or use a bactericidal agent. Open wounds: Don’t swim in the pool if you are sick or if you have any wounds on your skin.