How to Use Fewer Pool Chemicals

Using chlorine in your pool is one of the easiest ways to keep your water clean and sanitary. Unfortunately, many people are sensitive to chlorine. Large quantities of chlorine can irritate your skin and eyes and dry out your hair. As a pool owner, you may be wondering if you can cut back on your chlorine usage. Luckily, there are strategies you can use to minimize the amount of chemicals in your pool.

Increased Filtration

Another solution for reducing your chemical use is increasing your filtration speed. While this can be very expensive, it is also one of the most effective ways to dramatically reduce the amount of chemicals in your pool without compromising the cleanliness of the water. In order for this to work, you will need to run your filtration system 24 hours per day, fully turning over the water at least three times in this period.

You may still need to use a small amount of chemicals with this strategy, but you should be able to cut back on them dramatically. You will need to continuously monitor the quality of your water to find the right balance.

Ozone Generator

Installing an ozone generator in your pool can be a very effective way to cut back on your chemical usage. Ozone cleans pool water very quickly and efficiently, and it doesn’t irritate the skin or eyes in the same way chlorine does. However, ozone dissipates quickly and does not leave any residue. This means that you will need to use small amounts of chlorine to keep the pool stable.

Saltwater Chlorine Generator

This solution still adds chlorine to your pool, but it helps it work much more efficiently. This can help you cut back on chlorine levels to reduce irritation. Instead of adding chlorine directly to your pool, a saltwater chlorine generator converts salt into chlorine using electrolysis. This keeps a steady stream of chlorine flowing into your pool, so you won’t need to use excess chlorine tablets. You will need to use algaecides and other cleaners with this method, however.

Bromine

If you have an indoor pool or hot tub, consider using bromine instead of chlorine. Bromine is a chemical sanitizer that works as an alternative to chlorine. It does particularly well in warm temperatures and in indoor settings. You can also use it in a traditional outdoor pool, but it requires much more maintenance to work properly. Bromine can also cause skin irritation, so you will still need to be cautious of the amount you put in your pool. However, if you are very specific to chlorine specifically, this could be a good option for you.

It’s very difficult to completely cut back on chemical use in your pool, but these strategies can help reduce chemical irritation in the water. If you’re in need of pool cleaning or other pool services in Polk County, Florida, Poolworks can help! Give us a call at 863-967-2863 to learn more about our services.