OXYGEN BLEACH VS. CHLORINE BLEACH - For a very long time, the only real laundry bleach on the market was chlorine bleach, popularized by industry leaders, such as Clorox. Bleach is not only used for stain removal in laundry, but to clean and sterilize objects and surfaces. Chlorine bleach is not good for every fabric and has a very harsh smell, so oxygen bleaches were developed that clean as well as chlorine bleaches in most applications, but are safer on fabrics and are less harsh. Both are effective, but one may be preferable over the other depending on the application. Chlorine beach is sodium hypochlorite, diluted with water to around a five percent concentration. Manufacturers make it by heating lye (sodium hydroxide) or quicklime (calcium hydroxide) and allowing chlorine gas to bubble up through it. They then add water to the right concentration. Chlorine bleach is highly caustic. It will eat away fabric and skin if left on for an extended period, especially at full strength and take away color. Chlorine bleach is typically diluted even further when used for stain removal or cleaning. It is an unstable product that begins to lose its effectiveness after manufacturing and becomes ineffective over time, and must be stored in a cool, dark place in a plastic container. Oxygen bleach is hydrogen peroxide with some sodium and sometimes carbon added to it to form a compound that releases the hydrogen peroxide when added to water.

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Oxygen Bleach Vs. Chlorine Bleach

By Laura Bramble

 

 

For a very long time, the only real laundry bleach on the market was chlorine bleach, popularized by industry leaders, such as Clorox.

Bleach is not only used for stain removal in laundry, but to clean and sterilize objects and surfaces.

Chlorine bleach is not good for every fabric and has a very harsh smell, so oxygen bleaches were developed that clean as well as chlorine bleaches in most applications, but are safer on fabrics and are less harsh.

Both are effective, but one may be preferable over the other depending on the application.

Chlorine Bleach

Chlorine beach is sodium hypochlorite, diluted with water to around a five percent concentration.

Manufacturers make it by heating lye (sodium hydroxide) or quicklime (calcium hydroxide) and allowing chlorine gas to bubble up through it.

They then add water to the right concentration.

Chlorine bleach is highly caustic. It will eat away fabric and skin if left on for an extended period, especially at full strength and take away color.

Chlorine bleach is typically diluted even further when used for stain removal or cleaning.

It is an unstable product that begins to lose its effectiveness after manufacturing and becomes ineffective over time, and must be stored in a cool, dark place in a plastic container.

Oxygen Bleach

Oxygen bleach is hydrogen peroxide with some sodium and sometimes carbon added to it to form a compound that releases the hydrogen peroxide when added to water.

Oxygen bleach is a more highly concentrated product than chlorine bleach.

Many times, it is found in powdered form, which is then added to water to activate it.

Oxygen bleach is known as “color-safe” or “all fabric” bleach, since it does not degrade most fabric or strip most color if used correctly, though you must still test colorfastness before using.

It is very stable and can be kept for over a year with no loss of effectiveness. However, it should never be stored in metal or organic containers.

Similarities

Both bleaches work by oxidizing stains and microbes, allowing them to be broken up and lifted away from fabrics and surfaces.

Both have excellent anti-microbial qualities that make them good for disinfecting laundry and surfaces, though chlorine bleach has an edge in effectiveness.

Neither is effective in cold water, and both require garments be rinsed well after use.

Benefits

Chlorine bleach does not differentiate between color molecules and stains or microbes; it lifts colors away using oxidation as well.

Even in low concentrations, it eats away at fabric, so over time, the regular use of bleach will deteriorate garments and fade their color.

Chlorine bleach is toxic to aquatic life if released straight into surface water, as in storm drain runoff from outdoor cleaning projects.

It is also harmful to the essential bacteria in septic tanks if used in anything but very small quantities.

It works best in hot water, but is also effective in warm water.

It cannot be used with other cleaners such as ammonia, as contact can released deadly chlorine gas. It is less expensive to use than oxygen bleach.

Considerations

Oxygen bleach is safe to use on nearly any fabric and to add to laundry loads for extended periods with no damage to clothing.

Oxygen bleach turns to water and oxygen when broken down, so it has no negative impact to the environment and is safe for septic systems.

It is best if used in the same step as laundry detergent, which makes it even more effective, but combining steps also saves time.

It only works well in hot water, but additives can make it effective in warm water.

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HAIR LIGHTENING WITH HYDROGEN PEROXIDE - Hydrogen peroxide can be used as a hair lightener. While it’s generally safe to use hydrogen peroxide on your skin and hair, it can cause skin, lung, and eye irritation. Hair dye with hydrogen peroxide is considered permanent dye, which means that it will only go away as new hair grows. This is because hydrogen peroxide works in the hair cortex, the innermost part of the hair that holds the pigment that gives hair its color. Although you can use hydrogen peroxide on your skin as a disinfectant, it can irritate your skin if you use too much. Hydrogen peroxide is a type of oxidative hair dye. This means it causes a chemical reaction in the hair cortex that leads to the new hair color. While oxidative dyes are more permanent than other dyes, this also means they cause oxidative stress for your hair. This stress ages your hair and can cause hair loss.

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 Hair Lightening With Hydrogen Peroxide

Is Lightening Your Hair with Hydrogen Peroxide Damaging?

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Hydrogen peroxide is a colorless liquid chemical. Some small amounts occur naturally, but the hydrogen peroxide you find in stores or salons is synthesized in labs.

Hydrogen peroxide is sold in drugstores and grocery stores at a low concentration, usually at 3 to 9 percent.

It can be used as a disinfectant and as bleach, including as a hair lightener. Because of this, hydrogen peroxide is an ingredient in many blonde hair dyes.

While it’s generally safe to use hydrogen peroxide on your skin and hair, it can cause skin, lung, and eye irritation.

Hydrogen peroxide to lighten hair

Hydrogen peroxide is commonly used to lighten hair. It may be used on its own or in other blonde dyes.

Hair dye with hydrogen peroxide is considered permanent dye, which means that it will only go away as new hair grows.

This is because hydrogen peroxide works in the hair cortex, the innermost part of the hair that holds the pigment that gives hair its color.

Hydrogen-peroxide-based dyes alone can help take your hair to a light blonde color.

These dyes are also often used to turn dark hair a lighter color before adding another color of dye. It can turn dark brown hair red, for example.

Hydrogen peroxide and hair damage

Hydrogen peroxide is generally safe for your hair, but it can cause some issues, even in the concentrations you can buy for home use.

Skin irritation

Although you can use hydrogen peroxide on your skin as a disinfectant, it can irritate your skin if you use too much.

When dyeing your hair with hydrogen peroxide, you might experience irritation on your scalp and around your hairline.

You can help prevent irritation by making sure your hairline is protected by petroleum jelly and clean cotton, and keeping the hydrogen peroxide in your hair for as little time as possible.

Damage to the hair cuticle

The cuticle is the outer layer of your hair. It protects and helps strengthen it.

Lightening your hair with hydrogen peroxide can damage the cuticle, because the hydrogen peroxide needs to enter through your hair cuticle to dye the hair.

Cuticle damage can lead to breakage, split ends, and frizz.

Deep conditioner treatments will help reduce damage to the hair cuticle.

Hair loss

Hydrogen peroxide is a type of oxidative hair dye. This means it causes a chemical reaction in the hair cortex that leads to the new hair color.

While oxidative dyes are more permanent than other dyes, this also means they cause oxidative stress for your hair. This stress ages your hair and can cause hair loss.

Breakage from damage to the hair cuticle can also lead to hair loss.

How to lighten hair with hydrogen peroxide

The safest way to lighten your hair is at a salon. However, you can safely use hydrogen peroxide to lighten your hair at home — you just need to be careful.

Make sure you dilute the hydrogen peroxide, protect the skin around your hairline, and go slowly to get the right color without irritating your skin.

Dyes containing hydrogen peroxide

Many permanent dyes you can buy in a drugstore include hydrogen peroxide. These dyes use hydrogen peroxide to strip your natural hair color and make the dye last longer.

Hydrogen peroxide and baking soda

Baking soda is an alkaline, which helps hydrogen peroxide work better in two ways.

First, it opens up the cuticle to allow the hydrogen peroxide to get into the hair cortex more easily. Second, when mixed with hydrogen peroxide, it helps break down the melanin in hair.

To lighten your hair with hydrogen peroxide and baking soda, mix the two ingredients into a paste, and spread it evenly throughout your hair.

Leave it on for 15 minutes to an hour, depending on how dark your hair is, and then rinse it out with cold water.

Hydrogen peroxide alone

The first step to dyeing your hair with hydrogen peroxide is to protect your skin. Cover your hairline with petroleum jelly and a cotton strip (if you have one), and wear gloves. Then you’re ready to dye.

Make a mix of half hydrogen peroxide and half water. Put it in a spray bottle and spray a small test piece first. This is to make sure that you don’t have an allergic reaction and you’re happy with the resulting color.

Once you’re satisfied with the color, cover your neck and shoulders with a clean towel you don’t mind staining.

Then saturate your hair with the hydrogen peroxide solution and leave it on for 15 minutes to an hour. Rinse your hair well.

At a salon

A trained hairstylist and colorist can use hydrogen peroxide in a salon to lighten your hair. They’ll make sure to match the final color to your skin tone and can add highlights if necessary.

Alternative hair-lightening products

If you’re worried about the safety of hydrogen peroxide or don’t want to make your hair too blonde, there are other ways to lighten your hair. These include:

Lemon juice

Lemon juice works best on dark blonde or light brown hair.

Combine lemon juice with water and saturate your hair with the mixture. Let your hair dry for a few hours — preferably in the sun — and then rinse it out.

Apple cider vinegar

Mix one part apple cider vinegar with six parts water and spray it all over your hair.

Leave the mixture on for 15 to 20 minutes, and then rinse thoroughly. This color change might be more subtle than some of the others.

Chamomile

Brew a strong cup of chamomile tea and saturate your hair. This lightens your hair gradually, but should work for most hair colors. Chamomile can also brighten dull blonde hair.

Cinnamon

Cinnamon is a great way to bring out red and blonde highlights in your hair.

Just mix cinnamon powder with water to form a paste, and it spread throughout your hair. Cover your hair, leave the paste on for several hours, and then rinse.

Honey

Mix honey with warm water and spread it throughout your hair. Wrap up your hair and leave the mixture on for several hours.

You can even leave the honey on as long as overnight, since it only lightens your hair slightly. Then rinse it out.

The takeaway

Hydrogen peroxide and dyes containing it are a safe way to lighten your hair.

However, it’s best used in a salon to minimize hair damage and ensure you get the right color.

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BLEACH AND CHLORINE - Chlorine is a chemical element present in many bleach compounds. Common bleach is a solution of sodium hypochlorite in water, with other kinds also widely available. Heavier than air, chlorine is a pure chemical element, a greenish-yellow gas that readily combines with most other elements. It is toxic in small concentrations, especially with longer exposure times. Chlorine gas reacts with moisture in the respiratory system to create hypochlorous and hydrochloric acids on tissues, along with oxidants and enzymes that break down proteins. Common household laundry bleach is sodium hypochlorite, NaOCl, diluted in water to a 3 - 6 percent solution. It's an eye and skin irritant, which is why swimming pool water can make your eyes burn. When mixed with ammonia, bleach releases chloramine gas, which is extremely toxic. (If you ever accidentally mix ammonia and bleach, leave the room immediately and call 911 or at least poison control.) When mixed with acids, it releases elemental chlorine gas.

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Bleach and Chlorine

What Are the Differences Between Bleach and Chlorine?

By Alex Silbajoris

Bleach refers to many products with applications ranging from whitening laundry to killing germs to making paper.

Bleaches work by altering chemical compounds, either adding oxygen by the process called oxidation, or by removing oxygen by the process called reduction.

Chlorine is a component of some kinds of bleaches, though not all of them.

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Chlorine is a chemical element present in many bleach compounds. Common bleach is a solution of sodium hypochlorite in water, with other kinds also widely available.

Properties of Elemental Chlorine

Heavier than air, chlorine is a pure chemical element, a greenish-yellow gas that readily combines with most other elements.

It is toxic in small concentrations, especially with longer exposure times.

Chlorine gas reacts with moisture in the respiratory system to create hypochlorous and hydrochloric acids on tissues, along with oxidants and enzymes that break down proteins.

When a chlorine atom gains an electron, it becomes chloride, a stable ion that exists in ionic bonds with positive ions such as sodium, potassium and calcium.

Properties of Chlorine in Bleach Products

Common household laundry bleach is sodium hypochlorite, NaOCl, diluted in water to a 3 - 6 percent solution.

Other solutions of sodium hypochlorite find applications from bleaching paper to sanitizing medical and food preparation equipment to water treatment.

It's an eye and skin irritant, which is why swimming pool water can make your eyes burn.

When mixed with ammonia, bleach releases chloramine gas, which is extremely toxic. (If you ever accidentally mix ammonia and bleach, leave the room immediately and call 911 or at least poison control.)

When mixed with acids, it releases elemental chlorine gas.

Bleaches Work Through Oxidation or Reduction

As whiteners, bleaches break down chromophores, which are groups of atoms that absorb some wavelengths of light and reflect others.

Those reflected wavelengths are the colors we see in pigments.

Bleach breaks down these compounds through oxidation, a chemical reaction that involves taking away electrons from neighboring molecules.

These processes also kill germs by breaking down cell proteins and destroying internal cellular structures.

Other Bleaches Without Chlorine

There are many compounds that can be used as bleaching agents that do not use chlorine.

Other oxidizers include hydrogen peroxide, sodium perborate, sulfur dioxide and sodium bisulfite.

Even light can be an oxidizing agent, which is why many colors fade after long exposure to sunlight.

Reducers include sodium and zinc dithionite, sulfites, and sodium borohydride. Some of these reducing bleaches serve to remove oxides such as rust, which is iron oxide.

An ecological blogger, technical writer and trainer, Alex Silbajoris also leads a nonprofit watershed group. He is an avid gardener and cook. He holds a bachelor's degree in English and a master's degree in journalism, from The Ohio State University. Other studies include geology and biological sciences

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SWIMMING POOL SANITIZERS - Chlorine is the cheapest and easiest to use pool treatment causes dry skin, red stinging eyes, and allergic reactions in some swimmers. An ozone generator can really reduce your problems with organic contaminants in your pool. Non-chlorine shock is an excellent way to deal with certain pollutants that can get into your pool. Saltwater can actually chlorinate your pool in a natural way. The salt winds up becoming charged and will break down into chlorine. The mineral system will release minerals into the pool water that will help to soften the water and clean things up nicely. Bromine is a true chlorine substitute capable of sanitizing your pool very effectively. The ionizer uses a low-voltage DC current to send natural minerals such as copper and silver into the water. The positive charge attracts bacteria, fungi, viruses, mold, oils, and other harmful substances to clump together and be captured in the filter. PristineBlue is chlorine-free that uses copper as a sanitizer against bacteria and algae. It’s also environment-friendly.

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Swimming Pool Sanitizers

8 Pool Chlorine Alternatives

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You don't have to swim in a pool of slime and bacteria just to avoid the side effects of chlorine if you explore these alternative sanitizers in treating pool water.

Chlorine has been the preferred sanitizing component in almost every pool for many years.

It’s the cheapest and easiest to use pool treatment but it also became unpopular because of the strong chemical smell it elicits as well as causing dry skin, red stinging eyes, and allergic reactions in some swimmers.

With its widely known drawbacks, many pool owners are considering alternative sanitizers to chlorine that will still keep the swimming pool clean without the side effects.

1. Ozone generators

Ozone generators are starting to become more popular among pool owners in modern times.

As people begin to look for chlorine alternatives that will work for them, they turn to solutions that are a little outside of the box.

There are several reasons why an ozone generator is a helpful chlorine alternative that should be on your radar. The first of which is that it can help you to break down all sorts of organic contaminants.

When you make use of an ozone generator in your pool, you will be able to lessen the number of chemicals that you need to use.

In some cases, people have been able to get away with using 90% fewer chemicals than they used to.

The problem with this solution is that you won’t be able to avoid using chemicals entirely.

This isn’t a method that sanitizes your pool for you, so you will need another type of solution to use in conjunction with your ozone generator.

Some people actually use these ozone generators along with a traditional chlorine setup.

You can choose to use other sanitation solutions instead of chlorine too, of course. You’ll just need something else to do the sanitizing.

There are many benefits to using an ozone generator, though.

For instance, an ozone generator is capable of making the water in your pool really soft. It can make your swimming experience that much more enjoyable.

This is a pH neutral solution that can get rid of problems such as calcium scaling. You will definitely be able to see many benefits if you decide to buy one of these.

Pros:

An ozone generator can really reduce your problems with organic contaminants in your pool.

You’ll need to use way fewer chemicals than usual when you have an ozone generator handy. It will soften your water and generally make your pool nicer to swim in.

The fact that it is pH neutral is really nice as well since it isn’t going to throw off your balance in any way.

Cons:

Ozone generators aren’t going to be the most cost-effective solution. They actually cost quite a bit of money and the price tag is likely to scare some people away.

If you are willing to make the investment, then it can be a worthwhile purchase. It isn’t something that will sanitize your pool, but it can reduce the amount of chlorine or other chemicals that your pool will need.

2. Non-Chlorine Shock

Non-chlorine shock is an excellent way to deal with certain pollutants that can get into your pool. It isn’t entirely unusual for bodily fluids to contaminate a pool.

You need a reliable solution to deal with these problems and non-chlorine shock is going to be able to oxidize these contaminants for you.

This essentially burns away the dead organic matter that you need to get out of your pool.

The problem with this method is that it also isn’t going to work as a sanitizer.

This is another useful tool that is going to need to work in tandem with certain chemicals.

Many people wind up pairing the non-chlorine shock with a certain amount of chlorine.

If you are trying to avoid chlorine specifically, then using another chemical in its place is going to work just fine.

It should also be noted that outdoor pools won’t need non-chlorine shock quite as much.

Natural sunlight will do the same thing as the non-chlorine shock over time.

This non-chlorine shock is mostly used for indoor pools and hot tubs. Regardless, it is a useful tool that you may find will help your overall swimming experience.

Pros:

This can burn away the dead organic matter in your pool to make your swimming experience more pleasant.

You will be able to purchase this non-chlorine shock at a reasonable price too. It is a fairly cost-effective method for making your pool a little nicer.

If you have an indoor pool, then using this non-chlorine shock is going to be an absolute must.

Cons:

Non-chlorine shock doesn’t work to sanitize your pool and will require you to use other chemicals.

This isn’t a solution that can completely replace chlorine. It is merely another useful tool to add to your bag of tricks.

Also, you may not find the non-chlorine shock to be quite as useful if you own an outdoor pool since the sunlight can also oxidize dead organic matter for you.

3. Salt Water

Most of the time, people who are avoiding using chlorine in pools are doing so because they find it to be an annoyance.

Sometimes chlorine has a tendency to hurt people’s eyes and not everyone finds it pleasant to swim in a chlorinated pool.

If you want to have an alternative to chlorinating your pool that will work nicely, then you may want to turn to salt water.

This is a natural way to sanitize your pool that will be very easy on you.

Saltwater can actually chlorinate your pool in a natural way. This is completely different from adding chlorine chemicals to your pool.

The salt winds up becoming charged and will break down into chlorine. This makes it so that swimming in your pool won’t dry out your skin or hurt your eyes, so it is easy to see why people are making the decision to go this route.

You will also be able to save some money by having a salt water pool. Buying salt and properly maintaining it is going to be more cost-effective than purchasing chemicals.

You’ll be able to have a more enjoyable time while you’re swimming and you will be able to avoid the negative things associated with chlorine.

It’s a good situation and it shouldn’t be too difficult for you to make the necessary changes.

Pros:

Saltwater is going to be able to break down into natural chlorine to keep your pool completely sanitized.

You will be able to enjoy swimming in your pool without having to feel concerned about drying out your skin or harming your eyes.

It makes swimming a lot more fun for many people. This is becoming a more prevalent option all over the world and it isn’t hard to implement.

Cons:

You will still need to take care of the pool like you would when using normal chemicals. Also, you do need to replace the salt in your pool every so often.

It actually lasts for a long time, so replacing it once every four or five years should suffice. It’s actually a really good solution with very few negatives to mention.

4. Mineral System

These mineral pool systems are really handy and can reduce the need for chlorine by 50%.

If you want to purchase a sanitizing tool that is going to be simple to use, then buying a mineral system for your pool is a good idea.

It doesn’t take a lot of effort to maintain this mineral system. You just hook it up and it works to sanitize your pool very effectively.

It will release minerals into the pool water that will help to soften the water and clean things up nicely.

This is a really good thing to own if you want some help controlling bacteria and algae.

If you use this system regularly, then you shouldn’t have any problems with algae or bacteria developing in your pool. You won’t have to buy as many costly chemicals either.

You will still need to use chemicals on occasion to maintain the right pH balance, but it will wind up saving you money in the long run.

The initial cost of a mineral system may be a bit steep for some people. Overall, they aren’t outrageously priced, so you should be able to purchase one without having an issue.

It just depends on your personal budget and how much you are willing to invest in your pool. This solution can make your swimming experience that much better, so it is worth looking into.

Pros:

A mineral system is really easy to use and maintaining it isn’t going to take a lot of effort either.

It will soften your pool water while cleaning things up. It’s excellent for helping you to control algae and bacteria.

You will be able to use significantly less chlorine than usual and it will save you money in the long run.

Cons:

The initial investment might be too much for some people to justify. It doesn’t eliminate the need for chlorine or other chemicals completely.

Regardless, it is a good solution that people have been turning to more frequently. It is just up to you to decide whether or not the cost is worth it or not.

5. Bromine

Bromine is a true chlorine substitute that many people find to be the preferable chemical. This substance is capable of sanitizing your pool very effectively.

You won’t have to worry about testing the bromine quite as often and you will be able to enjoy increased stability.

Your pool should remain in balance for longer periods of time without you having to make adjustments.

Being able to simply enjoy your pool without having to worry about making constant tweaks to the balance is nice.

There are some aspects of bromine that make it less desirable, though. Sunlight makes bromine less effective, so it doesn’t work quite as well in outdoor pools.

This doesn’t mean that bromine isn’t a viable option, but it does mean that you will need more of it.

To put it in simple terms, sunlight burns away certain parts of both bromine and chlorine.

Chlorine is more protected from this effect, so it works better in outdoor pools.

Bromine can still be used in outdoor pools, but you may need a lot more of it than usual to counteract the sunlight. For this reason, it might not be the most practical solution.

Pros:

You can enjoy a pool that is more balanced and less needy if you make use of bromine. Bromine works to provide you with a sanitized and stable swimming environment.

It is a good chemical that will be simple to use and it can allow you to swim without worrying about your safety. It’s excellent for indoor pools and is also commonly used in spas.

Cons:

Bromine simply isn’t as easy to use in an outdoor pool.

The sunlight makes it so that you will need much more bromine than usual to keep your pool sanitized.

The costs of this can wind up becoming pretty high and it might not be a practical option for many people.

Bromine is a bit more expensive than chlorine anyway, so it can definitely be an inconvenience when you have to buy so much of it.

6. Ionizers

The ionizer is a technology that uses a low-voltage DC current to send natural minerals such as copper and silver into the water.

The positive charge attracts bacteria, fungi, viruses, mold, oils, and other harmful substances to clump together and be captured in the filter.

Pros

It doesn’t cause eye irritation and reduces the amount of chlorine used for sanitation.

Cons

It can be expensive.

7. PHMB

 is short for polyhexamethylene biguanide and is your option to completely doing without chlorine as a sanitizer.

PHMB causes bacteria cell walls to burst from within and then wraps it in a heavy gel, causing it to sink to the bottom of the pool where the vacuum waits to suck it up.

Pros

It is gentle on the skin, hair, and vinyl pool liners. It’s low maintenance.

Cons

You’ll need to use hydrogen peroxide for oxidization and a separate algaecide and clean pool filters every four to six weeks.

You also have to completely drain the pool before applying the PHMB and make sure your bathing suit doesn’t have any traces of chlorine or else the suit fibers with react with PHMB.

You’ll spend about $725 for PHMB chemical to maintain a 10,000-gallon pool for a 16-week summer season.

8. PristineBlue

PristineBlue is a chlorine-free swimming pool and spa treatment that uses copper as a sanitizer against bacteria and algae.

It’s also environment-friendly.

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