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Things to know about the chlorine tablets

Things to know about the chlorine tablets

Chlorine tablets are a great way to clean your pool, especially if you have a small one. They’re also great for open water swimming pools and spa pools that are in use most of the time. However, they can be expensive and can take a long time to break down the stain from algae. Here are some things you should know about chlorine tablets:

The first thing is that chlorine tablets don’t work on all stains. If you have an algae problem, you’ll need to use bleach or other cleaners instead.

You should only use one tablet per 5 gallons of water (or 2 tablets per 15 gallons). If you have a larger pool, use more than one tablet per 5 gallons (or more than 1 tablet per 15 gallons).

The second thing is that not all stains dissolve with just one tablet. …