Pool treatment

What treatment should I choose to disinfect my pool?

Pool water treatment

The choice of pool treatment products depends on several criteria: the type of pool, its use, and your maintenance preferences. Chlorine is a classic and effective treatment; bromine treatment also exists, although it is less popular. Salt electrolysis offers a more natural alternative. UV and active oxygen pool treatments are also interesting for those looking for a chlorine-free treatment. At Poolplanet, we believe that salt treatment is the best. The principle is as effective as chlorine because the active chemical element remains chlorine, but it is more natural since it is created in the electrolyzer cell with a titanium electrode polarized by a low-voltage current that is positioned at the outlet of your pool's sand or cartridge filter and whose purpose is to transform the salt present in the water into natural free chlorine for optimal disinfection of your pool and clear, pure water. Therefore, there are no chemicals other than salt.

Pool treatment also means pH control. For an effective disinfectant, the pH must be maintained around 7.2. Poorly controlled pH will reduce the effect of your disinfectant.

The use of cyanuric acid, also called stabilizer, gives a persistent power to your pool and spa treatment, whatever it may be.

Pool Water Treatment: A Complete Guide to Clean and Healthy Water

Treating your pool is one of the most important elements to ensure clear, healthy, and pleasant swimming water. Poorly maintained water can quickly become cloudy, promoting the proliferation of algae and bacteria.

On our website, we offer a wide range of products and pool equipment and a treatment adapted to your needs.

Find our blog article on the effectiveness of salt treatment and its combination with pH control.

Treat your pool while respecting the environment

Today, more and more pool owners are looking for ecological solutions to treat their pool while limiting the use of chemical products.

Thanks to the equipment available on our site, you can effectively treat your pool water with environmentally friendly solutions. Discover our salt electrolyzers, a natural alternative that transforms salt into free chlorine for continuous disinfection without adding chemicals. You can also opt for UV treatment, a process that eliminates bacteria and algae thanks to ultraviolet light (also used to eliminate viruses), thus reducing the need for conventional disinfectants.

Effectively test your pool water

Pool maintenance primarily involves regular monitoring of water quality. Good chemical balance helps prevent algae growth, keep water crystal clear, and limit the use of disinfectants.

On our site, you will find various water analysis systems to control pH, chlorine or salt levels, and ORP (oxidation-reduction potential). These tests are essential to adjust treatment and guarantee clean water throughout the season.

How to choose between chlorine, bromine, active oxygen, etc.?

The choice of pool treatment depends on several factors:

• The type of pool (in-ground, above-ground, with or without specific liner)
• Frequency of use
• Your preferences regarding maintenance and comfort

Treatment options are varied:

• Chlorine: a powerful and economical disinfectant
• Bromine: a gentler and more stable alternative in case of high temperatures
• Salt electrolysis: an ecological solution that limits chemicals
• UV treatment: a natural and healthy method against microorganisms
• Active oxygen: a chlorine-free disinfectant for optimal comfort

How to maintain my pool water?

Good maintenance relies on three pillars: water balance, filtration, and disinfection.

Test and adjust water parameters

• pH must be between 7.2 and 7.6 to ensure optimal treatment effectiveness, pleasant swimming, and prevent any deterioration of your liner.
• The disinfectant level (chlorine, bromine, salt) must be checked at least once a week. When restarting the pool, a shock treatment may be necessary.

Ensure effective filtration

A good filter retains impurities and optimizes water treatment. The filtration system must run at least 10 hours a day in summer. Time to be adjusted according to temperatures.

Clean the pool regularly

Use a robot or a net for a complete cleaning and to remove leaves and debris. Brush the walls and bottom to prevent deposits of algae, scale, and fungi. Disinfect using anti-algae products if necessary. Empty and clean the skimmers and the pump's pre-filter.

What are the advantages of chlorine treatment?

Chlorine remains one of the most widely used products for disinfecting pools. Its main advantages and disadvantages are:

• Effectiveness: it eliminates bacteria, viruses, and algae
• Ease of use: it is available in tablets, granules, or liquid form, with or without stabilizer
• Affordable price: it is one of the least expensive treatments
• Fast action: it disinfects water in a few hours

However, it remains a chemical treatment, and if the dosage is incorrect, it can cause irritation and a strong odor if improperly dosed.

It is precisely because of these drawbacks that salt electrolysis stands out as one of the best options for a disinfected and clear pool. Salt treatment has all the advantages of effective disinfectant treatment, with the action of chlorine, without the ecological and chemical drawbacks. Everything happens in the electrolyzer cell: when water passes through the cell, the polarized titanium electrode will decompose the salt present in the water into natural stabilized chlorine.

How to treat cloudy pool water?

Cloudy water is often caused by a filtration problem or an imbalance.

Here are the steps to maintain your pool and restore crystal clear water:

1. Analyze the water and correct the pH if necessary
2. Check and clean the filter
3. Add a flocculant or clarifier for the pool to group fine particles
4. Ensure good water circulation by running the filtration longer
5. If algae appear, use an algaecide.
6. Clean the pool (bottom and walls) with a vacuum cleaner or a pool robot to finalize maintenance

Ensure regular treatment of your pool water to avoid cloudy or green water.

You can also find an article dedicated to pool maintenance tips on our advice page.

What products for effective treatment?

To ensure clean water, here are the essential products:

• Chlorine, bromine, or salt electrolyzer for disinfection (enjoy automatic treatment with a dosing pump and liquid chlorine)
• Control pH to balance the water with a test device
• Flocculants and clarifiers to eliminate fine particles
• Algaecides to prevent their appearance

Each pool has specific needs depending on its environment and use.

How does salt electrolysis work and what are its advantages?

Salt electrolysis is a process that transforms the salt present in the pool water into natural free chlorine thanks to an electrolysis cell. The sun's UV rays retransform the chlorine into salt, and so on. This system allows for continuous cleaning (as soon as filtration is running) without adding chemical products, thus providing an ecological and pleasant treatment for swimmers (non-irritating).

The advantages of salt electrolysis:

Fewer chemicals: no need to add chlorine throughout the season
Swimming comfort: no irritation or strong odor
Long-term savings: a bag of salt costs less than chlorine tablets. The salt dosage depends on the device.

Different electrolyzer models are available on our site depending on the volume of water in your pool. Do not hesitate to contact us to find out about the different options available to choose the disinfection system adapted to your needs.

What are the daily maintenance tasks?

To keep your water clear and clean, here are the good daily habits to adopt over time:

• Check chlorine levels and control pH, adjust if necessary
• Clean skimmers to prevent debris accumulation
• Use a large skimmer net to remove leaves and insects and prevent the proliferation of algae and fungi
• Daily filtration
• Brush the walls and bottom of the pool to limit algae and fungi growth and maintain water balance

Treat your pool while respecting the environment:

Thanks to the products available on our site, you can effectively treat your pool water with simple and environmentally friendly solutions and equipment, without the use of chemical products. Discover our salt electrolyzers, a healthy and more natural process for the skin, as well as UV treatment to obtain clean and healthy water by eliminating bacteria and algae present in your pool. Adopt regular pool treatment without constraints thanks to connected products and their easy use, for water analysis from your smartphone.

Effectively test your pool water:

On our website, you will find different water analysis systems to control pH, salt, or ORP. This will allow you to act effectively on the quality of your water. Analyzing your water helps limit the use of chemicals and maintain healthy water over time.

Spare parts for your treatment system

A problem with your probe, cell, or filtration pump? No worries, we offer a wide selection of compatible spare parts from many brands. Replacing a defective part extends the lifespan of your installation and limits expenses.