Pool Sanitizers & Shock

Leslie's MineralRx: The Ultimate Pool Mineral Sanitizer

June 18, 2025

What Are Chloramines?

A well-sanitized pool prevents contaminants and keeps water clear. Improper disinfection forms chloramines, reducing chlorine’s effectiveness and causing irritation. Regular maintenance ensures safe, comfortable swimming.

July 12, 2024

How Much Chlorine Should You Add to Your Pool?

Just how much chlorine do you need to add to the pool to keep it safe for swimming? How many chlorine tablets do you need for your pool each week? What about liquid chlorine or chlorine granules — what's the correct dosage? We've put together an easy-to-read chart that helps you calculate how much you should to add to your pool.

May 28, 2024

Should You Put Chlorine Tablets in the Skimmer?

While it may seem convenient to toss chlorine tablets into the skimmer basket, doing so can lead to a host of problems that could ultimately damage your pool and equipment.

May 15, 2024

How Long Should You Wait to Swim After Shocking Your Pool?

Shocking the pool is a crucial step in maintaining sanitary water, but many pool owners are unsure about the waiting period following a shock treatment. So, how long after shocking a pool can you swim? We’re glad you asked!

August 12, 2023

3 Steps to a Healthy Pool: Sanitize, Shock, Prevent

In addition to routine water testing and balancing, pool cleaning, and adequate circulation and filtration, it’s important for pool owners to understand the importance of keeping your water free of germs and algae with three simple steps: Sanitize, Shock, and Prevent.

April 15, 2023

Pool Water Contamination: Your Guide to Pool Sanitization and Hygiene

Did someone have an "accident" in the pool? Don't drain the water just yet! Proper water balance and sanitization can get your pool back in top shape.

April 4, 2023

Pool Chemical Safety and Mandatory EPA Labeling: What You Need to Know

Some of the chlorine tablets, pool shock, and algaecides sold in online marketplaces aren’t approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Without that mandatory EPA-approved label, it’s not a product anyone should be handling, let alone putting in their pools.

March 15, 2023

Liquid Chlorine vs. Tablets: Which is Best for Pool Water?

Both liquid chlorine and compressed chlorine tablets can effectively kill bacteria and control algae in your pool. But which one is BEST? Great question! Let’s take a closer look.

October 13, 2022

The Benefits of Non-Chlorine Pool Shock

If you’re looking to improve chlorine performance and make your pool water sparkle, non-chlorine shock (also known as chlorine-free shock) might be the answer. In this article, we'll go over everything you need to know about non-chlorine shock, as well as when to use it in place of traditional chlorine-based shock.

October 9, 2022

The Three Types of Pool Chlorinators

There are three types of chlorinators for above and inground pools: automatic, salt, and floating. Which one is right for your pool?

August 5, 2022

Three Types of Pool Shock: What's the Difference?

Whether you’re a new pool owner or experienced pool professional, it's important to understand the difference between the three main types of pool shock: dichlor, cal-hypo, and chlorine-free. Each of these types of shock has a different purpose in maintaining a clean, safe, and well-sanitized pool.

July 5, 2022