In 2020, it was toilet paper. In 2021, it’s chlorine. If you’re a pool owner concerned about the chlorine shortage, your first reaction might be to rush to a pool stop and stock up. But hold on, don’t rush to buy. You can make your chlorine last for the summer and even beyond.
Test the Water in Your Pool Regularly to Determine Which Chemicals You Require
Regularly testing your pool’s water is the best way to figure out if you need to add chlorine. Some pool owners think that adding more chlorine will keep their water clean, but some end up overusing it.
Always have a water testing kit in your pool. If you’re unsure how to test and read your results, bring a sample of pool water in a bottle to the Water Testing Center at Clear Tech Pools. Our professional staff will test your pool water for free and determine the exact chemicals you need. You might not need chlorine, but instead a pH balancer, alkalinity reducer, calcium hardness reduction, or an algaecide.
Use Chemicals to Prevent Chlorine from Working Too Hard
To use up your chlorine supply quickly, put it to work hard, especially when dealing with algae. Use other chemicals to enhance the effectiveness of your chlorine, helping it last through the summer.
The best way to prevent algae growth is by adding chemicals that inhibit it. Algae-prevention chemicals like BioGuard® Algae Complete or Back Up® (for pools with built-in spas) and Algae All 60® (for pools with built-in spas) can stop the problem before it starts. Pool Juice™ Phosphate Removers from BioGuard are phosphate-removing products that keep orthophosphate levels down.
BioGuard® Optimizer improves the performance of your pool chemicals, preventing algae and enhancing overall effectiveness. It also helps maintain the balance of all your pool chemicals, preventing your water from becoming cloudy. Boost it to prevent residual sunlight loss by using a chlorine stabilizer like BioGuard Stabilizer 100.
If you’re unsure about the chemicals you need to increase your chlorine usage, ask our Clear Tech Pools team. We’re here to help with any questions about pool chemicals.
Clean Your Pool Every Day or Once a Week
Debris like leaves and dirt can lead to algae growth and disturb the chemical balance in your pool, making the chlorine work harder. To prevent this, manually clean your pool every day and once a week.
Skim the surface of your pool daily to check for debris, and vacuum the pool interior weekly using a robotic cleaner. This routine will help your chlorine work more effectively and maintain a balanced pool environment.
This post was written by a professional at Clear Tech Pools. Clear Tech Pools offers Pool Cleaning Service Clearwater FL. Our company was founded by local residents on the principles of hard work, exceptional customer service and a focused attitude. It is these qualities, along with our outstanding performance that keep our customers satisfied. We have built, renovated and serviced thousands of pools in the area, and we have a long list of references available for all of our services upon request. Our staff of professional technicians have extensive training for fast and efficient service. We maintain our excellent reputation for quality by maintaining friendly relationships with our customers.
