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Step 1
Test your pool's chlorine level. Is should be around 2 PPM or parts per million. You can get a test kit for home use or have your water tested at your local pool supply store. If your chlorine level is below 2 PPM you do not need a chlorine neutralizer.
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Step 2
Know what your pool holds. You apply most neutralizers as ounces per ten thousand gallons, so you need to know how many gallons your pool holds in order to know how much neutralizer you need to buy.
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Step 3
Check out shopping comparison sites to find out what the going rate is for pool neutralizer. You can find 40 pounds for about 125 dollars and 80 pounds for about 230 dollars.
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Step 4
Be sure to add shipping and handling costs to the price to get an apples-to-apples comparison. SaveOnPoolSupplies, the online pool superstore, has free shipping on all their products.
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Step 5
Consider how much of the product you need. If this is a one-time chlorine balance, then you may want to purchase only a small amount.
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Step 6
Visit your local pool supply store and check local pricing on smaller quantities. This is probably your most cost effective option.
