In the summer, there is nothing better than taking a leisurely swim in the cool swimming pool located in your very own back garden, and unlike any other feature in your garden it cements the fact that summer has officially arrived. Yet, if you want a crystal clear swimming pool, devoid of bugs and bacteria, then you need to use swimming pool chemicals that stop germs from passing from one swimmer to the next. To help you keep your swimming pool looking fantastic all year round, we at The Swimming Pool Store have devised some top tips on how to use swimming pool chemicals properly.

Swimming pool chemicals are very effective at destroying bacteria in the water of a pool, yet the potency of such products require subsequent care and due diligence when homeowners come to handle them. To ensure your clean pool doesn’t come at a cost to your health, we have listed some handy little tips for you to follow below.

Tip One: Handle with Care

The chemicals used to clear a pool of bacteria and unwanted organisms can be hazardous to your health, which is why you should always handle the products with care. When it comes to opening the chemicals, you should do so with care to ensure that nothing is spilt onto you. Furthermore, you should store the chemicals in a clean, dry place where your children and pets cannot reach them.

Tip Two: Product Instructions

All of the chemicals which we supply here at The Swimming Pool Store will come with a full product guide which lists important information on how much you should use, where to store it and what you should do if your skin comes into contact with the chemical. You should read this thoroughly before using the chemicals so that you know exactly how much to use and what to do should you get the chemical on your skin or in your eyes.

Pool equipment Oxford can harbour harmful germs that could pose a real risk to your health if they are left to grow. It is for this reason that you should get in touch with us at The Swimming Pool Store to discuss the various types of swimming pool chemicals we have available. We will also advise you on how to use the chemicals safely and for the best effects.

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A hot tub will make a great addition to any home that can set your gatherings apart from everyone else’s or allow you a place to truly relax and wind down in the evenings. However, this won’t last long unless you invest in the right hot tub chemicals to ensure it is a safe and hygienic place to spend your time. Often prices of these necessary chemicals can ward you off, but not with us here at The Swimming Pool Store, as we provide the best for less.

Hot tub chemicals and treatments are so essential to the well-being of your hot tub and therefore your health because bacteria requires little encouragement to flourish in most environments, let alone one that is perfectly suited to its needs – these being somewhere that is damp, dark and warm, much like a hot tub filter or any pipe work that is running throughout, such as heat pumps. Without the right cleaning and maintenance chemicals, this bacterium will be able to thrive and could then cause serious harm to whoever is using the tub.

Looking after the water and components inside your hot tub will allow them to look after you and with everything easily available for quick delivery and at affordable prices in our online shop, there is no reason whatsoever to neglect the health of your hot tub.

Our range of hot tub chemicals which includes everything from Fi-Clor chlorine tablets to surface cleaner will ensure that the hygiene levels of your hot tub are at their very highest and with prices that are all lower than those you might find elsewhere (just take Fi-Clor 1 litre surface cleaner: RRP £32.30 against our price of £24.57), your wallet will also be at its happiest. To speak to one of our experts to find out information on the best chemicals for your specific hot tub and usage needs, call us on 01494 483 652.

Disclaimer of Endorsement: Reference herein to any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favouring by The Swimming Pool Store. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of The Swimming Pool Store, and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.