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Step 1
Test your pool's pH level on a weekly or semi-weekly basis using pH testing strips. Shock your pool if the pH level is incredibly unbalanced. Shocking a pool does not replace daily pool maintenance.
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Step 2
Use bromine or persulphates as a close alternative to chlorine. Bromine is great for those pool owners who are allergic to chlorine. It acts the same way chlorine does by fighting bacteria at a fast pace. Persulphates is also a popular way to shock a pool without using chlorine. Persulphates kills bacteria, as well. But persulphates don't kill algae like bromine or chlorine does.
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Step 3
Place a brominator in your pool to shock the water with bromine. A brominator is a floating container that is long and tubular. It siphons the bromine into the pool water and kills bacteria and algae.
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Step 4
Drop persulphate tablets in your pool to shock your swimming pool using persulphates. These are small non-chlorinated tablets that can be purchased at your local pool store.
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Step 5
Be careful about using other chemicals while using non chlorine shock without first inquiring about their potential reactions. If you are using non-chlorine shock in your pool, don't add other chemicals to your pool throughout the day or the summer. The shock will be enough to keep your pool safe and not cause any reactions. Different chemicals mix in different ways. Consult your local pool chemical provider to discuss mixing pool chemicals.
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Step 6
Clean up. Once you have used the non-chlorine shock in your pool, look around for any mess it might have caused. Clean up any spilled shock and rinse and dispose of the container once it is empty.
