The Job of Chlorine in Keeping Your Pool Safe

Have you ever been in a swimming pool that smelled like chlorine? A heavy chlorine odor in a pool is not very nice and is a signal that the chlorine levels need to be adjusted. However, the chlorine itself is very good for your pool because it keeps the water clean and safe.
Pool Works Pools & Spas of Auburndale, FL, would like to share a little about what chlorine is and what it does for your pool water.

What is chlorine?

Chlorine is a naturally occurring chemical that forms when an electric current is passed through a mixture of salt and water. It’s a powerful solution that’s harmful to humans and animals if ingested but excellent for ridding pool water of impurities that can mar your swimming experience and affect your health.

Chlorine’s targets in pool water

When maintained at a proper level in a swimming pool, chlorine kills a variety of waterborne bacteria and viruses, including:

*E. Coli
*Salmonella
*Hepatitis A
*A range of bacteria present in urine and perspiration

A pool maintained with chlorine also kills algae, which loves to grow and spread in pool water. Chlorine also breaks down dirt and various types of debris.

Of course, viruses and bacteria are critical targets of chlorine, but algae and debris also need to be addressed, and chlorine is one of the best ways to do this. Pools with green algae growing wild and murky, dirty water aren’t very attractive. But with the proper chlorine treatment, all you’ll have is clear, beautiful water that everyone wants to swim in.

Forms of chlorine

Chlorine used to clean and disinfect pools comes in several forms. The most common is the liquid that’s purchased in large plastic containers. You can also buy slow-release chlorine tablets. Fast-acting chlorine granules are available for shocking the pool water and boosting chlorine levels.

The role of pH levels

You should test your swimming pool’s pH levels periodically to make sure the numbers are steady between 7.2 and 7.6. If the pH level goes too far outside that range, chlorine won’t be able to do its job as effectively.

Keeping up with your pool

A well-maintained swimming pool is enjoyable for everyone, but a dirty and possibly dangerous pool is no fun. Professional swimming pool service companies perform a lot of important jobs that help to keep pools clean, safe and enjoyable.

*Monitor and maintain the levels of chlorine and other pool chemicals
*Monitor the water’s pH
*Clean and skim leaves, dirt and other debris
*Brush the pool walls and steps
*Inspect the pump and filters
*Backwash the filtration system
*Maintain the optimal water level

A clean pool is a happy pool

If you’ve been looking for an experienced pool service company in the Auburndale, FL, area, Pool Works is here to help with all your pool cleaning and maintenance needs.

Reach us by phone to learn more about how we can keep your pool in tip-top shape. You can also get in touch through our contact form. And remember, new customers get a free month after six months of scheduled service.