Does your pool smell like chlorine? Possible causes and solutions
If your pool smells like chlorine and you think it is normal, stick around. From Grupo Poolplus we are going to tell you why it is really not something common and you must solve it.
Why does my pool smell like chlorine?
The smell of chlorine from a pool does not mean that it was recently disinfected or that it has a lot of chlorine in it. It means the opposite! Yes, if your pool smells of chlorine, what you are smelling is a high level of chloramine (a substance that can form in your pool) in your pool water and it means that there is not enough chlorine. Ironic right?
3 steps to get rid of chlorine smell in the pool
If now that you know that that smell does not carry something good you want to get rid of it, let us tell you the three steps you must take to eliminate the smell.
- Add chlorine
Add chlorine regularly to suppress organisms, bacteria, and algae in your pool. A lower level of water contamination, less chloramine production, less dirt in your pool.
- Look for complementary products to chlorine
If chlorine alone isn’t working for you, try looking for supplemental disinfectants to help you with the smell of your pool. Of course, always keep the recommendations in mind and do not overdo the use of the products as it can be counterproductive.
- Check the levels of your pool
The last step if your pool smells of chlorine is to constantly test your pool water until you find the amount of chemicals you need to properly disinfect it. Make sure all levels are regulated so your pool is clean and smells good.
Is there an alternative treatment to pool chlorine?
Yes, salt chlorinators. They are a system that treats and conserves swimming pool water with salt, instead of using chlorine as is commonly done. It is an innovative method of water treatment that consists of reproducing the behavior of the sea in your pool.
