Here are just a few of the key chemicals to be aware of that are used most frequently and commonly in swimming pools.
Have a pool in your home? Wondering what is actually in your pool water? We’re here to help! There are obviously a ton of different brands and products to choose from when it comes to ensuring your pool runs smoothly. However, knowing what specific chemicals are used to keep your pool healthy and safe to use is key to proper pool maintenance in general. Regular pool maintenance not only prolongs the lifespan of your pool, but it also gives you a lot more time to actually enjoy the pool itself. Here are just a few of the key chemicals to be aware of that are used most frequently and commonly in swimming pools.
Clean Water Is Crucial
The importance of clean water should never be forgotten when it comes to your swimming pool. In fact, microorganisms can live in the pool’s water, and unfortunately, they aren’t detectable to the naked eye. As a result, it is essential you keep your pool water clean regularly. Using chemicals is the best way to disinfect your pool’s water and keep it safe and healthy for everyone to enjoy.
Chlorine
Chlorine is probably the most widely known swimming pool chemical. And it just so happens that chlorine is a pool’s best friend. It’s responsible for ultimately eliminating a slew of pathogens that can harm your swimming pool. There are two varieties to be aware of: trichlor and dichlor. Trichlor comes in a tablet or powder. While dichlor, a strong oxidizer, is typically only used after a heavy rainstorm to disinfect a swimming pool effectively and e efficiently.
Borates
Less popularly known than chlorine, borates are very common in swimming pools. They make it a lot easier to properly and efficiently maintain your swimming pool. Borates have a lot of perks — like preventing algae from developing, reducing the use of chlorine, and making the water softer overall.
Admiral Pools is Your Complete Swimming Pool Resource
Admiral Pools LLC is a multi-faceted company involved in the construction and renovation of all types of in-ground swimming pools, serving Baltimore, Harford, and Cecil Counties of Maryland and Southern Pennsylvania. Admiral Pools does the vast majority of our work with in-house personnel, and we pride ourselves on being a turnkey operation that provides retaining walls, hardscaping, fencing, and outdoor lighting. Customers can visit our retail location and showroom in Abingdon, MD, to purchase pool chemicals, as well as above-ground pools, spas, parts, maintenance equipment, pool games, and toys. Admiral Pools of Maryland is dedicated to providing our customers with the highest quality swimming pools, the best service, and a complete selection of parts and chemicals the retail industry has to offer. Contact Admiral Pool’s representative through our website today to receive your free quote, or call us at 1-866-297-POOL (7665). Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Pinterest for all of the latest updates and news in the recreational water industry.
