3 Reasons Why You Should Be Sanitizing Your Pool

1. Pool water is a breeding ground for bacteria

It’s no secret that pools can be breeding grounds for bacteria and other microorganisms. In fact, a study conducted by the CDC found that 36% of pools tested contained at least one type of contaminant that could potentially make someone sick.

While it’s important to take measures to prevent contaminants from getting into your pool in the first place, it’s also essential to sanitize your pool on a regular basis. Here are 3 reasons why you should be sanitizing your pool:

1. to kill bacteria and other microorganisms

2. to prevent the spread of illness

3. to improve the quality of the water.

2. Sanitizing your pool protects your family's health

Sanitizing your pool is not only important to protect the health of your family but to also protect the health of your entire neighborhood.

Unsanitary swimming pools can be a breeding ground for disease-causing bacteria and parasites, such as cryptosporidium, Giardia, E. coli, and more. These microorganisms can cause gastrointestinal illness, skin and ear infections, respiratory symptoms, and even neurological diseases.

The good news is that, with proper sanitization, you can eliminate these health risks. Sanitizing your pool on a regular basis will ensure it is free from bacteria and other microorganisms that can make people sick.

You can do this by adding chlorine or bromine to your pool water, or you can use an alternative sanitizing product such as copper ionization, salt chlorine generators, or UV systems. Regular sanitizing also involves brushing the walls and floors, skimming the surface, and vacuuming the bottom of the pool to remove debris and prevent the growth of bacteria.

Sanitizing your pool is a vital part of any pool maintenance program. Not only will it keep your family and others safe, it will also help to prolong the life of your pool, as it prevents scale buildup and other damage caused by bacteria or other microorganisms. So be sure to sanitize your pool regularly to protect your family’s health.

3. Sanitizing your pool prevents nasty algae and other growth from taking hold in your pool

When sanitizing your pool, the goal is to prevent nasty algae and other growth from taking hold in the water. Algae are microscopic single-celled organisms that can amplify without limit if uncontrolled. They compete with other beneficial bacteria and can eventually choke off other living forms. Algae can cause cloudy water, staining, and bad odors.

One of the best ways to prevent algae is to maintain proper chlorine and pH levels in your pool. These chemicals work together to keep the pool free of bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Chlorine helps keep the water clear by killing off any algae or bacteria it comes in contact with. The pH level should be checked on a weekly basis and kept between 7.2 and 7.8 for optimal protection.

Sanitizing your pool is also crucial for helping to prevent scale, which can damage the filter system, pump, and other pool equipment. Calcium and other minerals from the environment will form a hard scale that can clog up filters and pipes. When using sanitizers, it will help to keep these minerals in a soluble form so that they don’t have a chance to stick and build up on equipment.

Finally, regular sanitizing is also important to promote a healthy environment for swimmers. When your pool is sanitized correctly, it can help to reduce the risk of skin and eye infection, as well as protect against common illnesses such as Diarrhea, Gastro

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By Ken Hyatt • June 16, 2023

Pool conditioner is a pretty simple thing to understand—it helps make your pool water feel soft and silky. It also helps with the appearance of your pool water, making it more clear, which makes for better swimming and fun in the sun! But there are some things you should know about pool conditioner before you start using it. Here are some of our pros and cons for using pool conditioner: Pros of Pool Conditioner: -You can use less chlorine when you add pool conditioner because it works more effectively with chlorine, so even if you're using less chlorine than before, you'll still get the same results (and save money!). This is because pool conditioner acts as a sunscreen for chlorine. Without pool conditioner chlorine would burn off from the sun's UV rays in a matter of hours. Cons of Pool Conditioner -Pool conditioner may affect how well chlorine works in your pool by lowering its effectiveness over time. Pool conditioner levels should be maintained between 30-50 ppm in a swimming pool. In order for chlorine to effectively destroy algae and bacteria in the pool, chlorine levels must be maintained at a level of 7.5% of the pool conditioner level in the pool. This means that as the pool conditioner level rises in a pool, the amount of chlorine required rises as well! Pool conditioner also called cyanuric acid can also cause damage to pool filters, pumps, and surfaces. This is because pool conditioner is an acid, and lowers PH. If your conditioner level is too high you may start to notice brown stains around drain pipes and skimmers. High levels of pool conditioner can also disrupt pool water testing. Especially for alkalinity. The APSP-11 Standard sets a maximum limit of 100 ppm cyanuric acid in the water (ideal range between 30-50 ppm). How to properly manager conditioner in your pool: Test, test, test. Consistent testing of pool water is critical in managing water balance. Testing for pool conditioner(cyanuric acid) on a monthly or quarterly basis is recommended. Pool conditioner can only be removed from the pool by removing water or by treatment. It is added either by directly adding to the pool by mixing water first or through the introduction of trichlor or dichlor chlorine tablets. If pool owners want to avoid draining their pool or doing a treatment to reduce pool conditioner, it is recommended to use sodium hypochlorite(liquid chlorine) instead of tablets or granules. The maximum Takeaway : For most pools, on balance pool conditioner is a huge improvement to pool water chemistry and maintenance, especially for those who hate adding chlorine all the time! You get a more stable pool water chemistry with less chlorine demand and decreased risk of cloudy water and algae. But be careful and monitor your conditioner levels, because too much conditioner and you can render your chlorine ineffective and risk cloudy water and potential water chemistry issues. One of the most common issues I run into on my route is too much conditioner in the pool water. In most cases this is due to people using chlorine tablets to chlorinate their pool. While the tablets are easy, there is a down side. Before using them be sure you understand the impacts and benefits of pool conditioner and have a game plan for how to manage it when levels get too high. Resources: https://www.phta.org/pub/?id=50ffe77d-1866-daac-99fb-9719108d1367 https://cposeminars.com/media/what-to-know-about-cyanuric-acid