How to Use Bleach Instead of Chlorine Tablets

Chlorine bleach can be a cost effective solution to maintaining chlorine levels in a swimming pool

Maintaining clean swimming pool water requires a proper balance of pH and chlorine levels. Using chlorine bleach instead of expensive chlorine tablets can be a more cost effective alternative.

Things You'll Need

• Pool test kit
• Chlorine bleach

Instructions

1. 

   The amount of bleach you need is directly related to the amount of water in the pool

   Determine exactly how many gallons of water are in your swimming pool. This is important when adding and maintaining chemicals to maintain a healthy swimming environment. Use one half-gallon of non-scented chlorine bleach to every 10,000 gallons of water.

2. 

   Use a chlorine test kit to determine whether or not to add more bleach

   Use a pool test kit to determine the chlorine level in the water. According to the Chlorine Chemistry division of the American Chemistry Council, the ideal range of chlorination should be between 2.0 and 4.0 ppm

3. Walk around the outside of the pool. Pour in the appropriate amount of bleach based on how many gallons of water are in the pool.

4. Turn the pool filter on overnight. Allow the filter to circulate chlorine throughout the swimming pool.

5. Test the pool water the following morning to ensure the chlorine level is between 2.0 and 4.0. Add more chlorine as needed to bring the level up.

References

• Chlorine Chemistry Division: Pool Treatment 101