One gallon of Liquid Chlorine is 4 to 6 times stronger than a typical gallon of bleach. Precautions should be taken when administering liquid chlorine to a pool. Closed shoes (such as tennis shoes, not sandals) and eye protection should always be worn. Long pants and rubber gloves are also highly recommended when adding liquid chlorine to the pool. If any liquid chlorine comes in contact with your skin, wash immediately and thoroughly.
- Liquid chlorine is not stabilized and will burn off quickly in sunlight. Therefore, it should be administered in the evening, after the sun has set.
- Hold jug of liquid chlorine as far away from your body and as far into the pool as is comfortable and safe. (Do not lean over so far that you risk falling in, simply extend your arm).
- Pour the liquid chlorine into the pool with the jug as close to the water surface as possible to prevent splashing.
- Add the liquid chlorine to the deep end of the pool.
- After all liquid chlorine is added, brush the walls and floor of the pool. This will help ensure any algae that are growing on the liner will be killed by the chlorine and the chlorine will be well dispersed in the water. Liquid chlorine is denser than water and will tend to settle to the bottom of the pool. Failure to brush and agitate the water may result in damage to the pool liner.
- Leave cover open and pump circulating overnight. Liquid chlorine is a “shock” and is trying to force combined chlorine and dead particles to gas off out of the water. If the cover is on during this time, the gas will hit the underside of the cover and just drop back into the pool.
- In the morning, check to make sure you have a chlorine reading that is in or above the normal range of 1-3 ppm.
