If your home has a swimming pool or you are planning to add one to your property, you should know how to take care of it. Our team at S & H Pools has extensive experience in pool care, maintenance, and repair, and you can turn to us to get the help you need to keep your pool in great condition. In this article, we will provide an overview of the various chemicals you will need to keep your pool water clean and sanitary.
- Chlorine – The first of the swimming pool chemicals we will cover here is chlorine. Chlorine is used to sanitize pools, getting rid of any bacteria or microbes that could otherwise grow in the water, making it safe to swim in. Chlorine also fights algae, and it can be used both to get rid of an algae bloom and to prevent algae from growing in the first place.
- pH Adjusters – Two more key swimming pool chemicals you will need are pH increasers and decreasers. These chemicals adjust how acidic or basic your pool water is, which affects how the water feels on your skin and eyes, as well as how the water affects the structure of your pool. It’s important to keep your pool’s pH within a narrow range to ensure it is safe and comfortable for swimming.
- Alkalinity Adjusters – A third type of swimming pool chemicals you will need are alkalinity adjusters. Alkalinity refers to how resistant the water is to changes in pH—if you don’t want to have to fine tune your pool’s pH levels all the time, you will need to maintain the right alkalinity level to prevent rapid pH changes.