What are the essential maintenance products for the proper functioning of your swimming pool?

Whether you've just acquired ainground poolor are looking to optimize yourmaintenance routine, knowing the right products to ensure your pool runs smoothly is essential.

That's why, at Aboral, we offer you a selection of maintenance products suitable for your swimming pool. Chlorine treatment product, with salt but also control of water balance… Discover everything you need to know about essential products to maintain a pool water clean and healthy.

Water treatment products

Are you wondering about the best method toclean your shell pool? Before going any further, know that 80% of the water treatment process is handled by a mechanical filtration system. The remaining 20% involves the use of specific chemical treatments, essential for eliminating bacteria and preserving water purity.

Discover the main water treatment products.

Chlorine treatment

Chlorine acts as a powerful disinfectant, killing bacteria and ensuring safe water for swimming. It is an oxidizing substance that prevents algae growth and removes microorganisms from the water.

There are two variants of chlorine: stabilized chlorine and unstabilized chlorine. The choice between the two depends on their distinct properties:

• Stabilizedchlorineis reinforced by a stabilizer that protects it from UV rays, thus extending its lifespan and making it more suitable for pools with frequently renewed water.
• Unstabilizedchlorineis more sensitive to UV rays and degrades more quickly. It is suitable for pools where the water is not regularly changed or where the stabilizer level is high.

Whether stabilized or not, chlorine can come in two distinct forms:slow chlorine(in tablet form) andshock chlorine(in powder form).

Salt treatment

The salt treatment an increasingly popular alternative for pool maintenance. Unlike traditional methods that use chemicals such as chlorine, salt treatment uses an electrolyzer to convert the salt present in the water into natural chlorine. 

This process offers several benefits, including a softer, more pleasant feel to swimmers' skin and eyes, eliminating the irritation often associated with traditional chemicals.

This method also has ecological benefits, reducing the need to store and handle potentially irritating chemicals.

Although the initial installation of asaltwater chlorinatorcan be an investment, many pool owners considersaltwater treatmenta cost-effective and sustainable choice for maintaining clear, healthy water in their pool.

Bromine treatment

Forpool ownerswho wish to avoid using chlorine,bromine treatmentoffers an excellent alternative. Less common than chlorine, this treatment has similar disinfecting properties, ensuring clear and healthy water.

Available in tablet or pebble form, bromine dissolves in water to kill bacteria, algae, and fungi, while maintaining a persistent effect. While bromine can be potentially harmful in overdose, there are several benefits to using it:

• It is effective up to 30°C, making it ideal for spas and heated swimming pools ; 
• It is lesssensitive to pH variationsthan chlorine;
• It isnon-irritating to the skin and eyesand offers optimal comfort during bathing due to its lack of odor.
• ItsUV stabilityalso reduces the need to add extra stabilizers to pool water, thus simplifying maintenance.

Nevertheless, the use of bromine has some disadvantages, such as a swimming pool maintenance cost higher compared to chlorine, the need for careful handling and storage due to its toxicity, as well as additional costs associated with installing a brominator.

Active oxygen

Another chlorine-free alternative: active oxygen. This disinfectant ensures effective purification while being gentle on swimmers' skin and eyes. It is thus becoming an increasingly popular option due to its ecological nature and lower risk compared to chlorine.

Active oxygen comes in three variants:

• Slow oxygen, which acts gradually to keep the water clean;
• Oxygen shock, offering a quick solution to eliminate impurities;
• Multifunctional oxygen, which combines various chemical agents with additional functionalities such as clarification and algae prevention.

These products can be used regularly or occasionally, following the manufacturer's instructions to ensure effective treatment of the pool or spa.

Products that ensure water balance

The pH corrector

Automating pH dosing in your pool can be an effective solution for maintaining clear, quality water. And for good reason, pH fluctuations can compromise the effectiveness of otherchemical products, such as chlorine.

Automatic pH regulators simplify and optimize this process by precisely dosing the necessary maintenance products for the pool.

These devices work in real time thanks to a pH probe installed in the pool piping, positioned after the pump and the sand filter. The regulator maintains the pH around 7.4 by automatically injecting pH+ or pH- depending on the detected needs.

Anti-algae treatment

Algae can quickly invade your pool, compromising its cleanliness and water clarity. Regular use of an anti-algae treatment, also called algaecide, helps prevent their growth, ensuring crystal clear water.

An algaecide can play several roles in maintaining your pool. As a preventative measure, it protects your pool from algae growth – provided that the water’s pH is properly balanced. Changes in pH, often caused by extreme weather conditions such as heavy rain or intense heat, can promote algae growth. It is recommended to regularly monitor the pH of your water using test strips , or a electronic pH tester. 

In some cases, it may also be necessary to use analgicide as a curative treatment, in addition to ashock chlorine treatment. In this situation, a higher dose of algicide is required to effectively eliminate all algae present in your pool.

Cleaning and maintenance products

The flocculant

The flocculant is a valuable ally for optimizing filtration efficiency. By grouping suspended particles in the water, it facilitates their removal, leaving your pool water cleaner and clearer.

For regular dosing, it is recommended to use solid flocculants such as tablets or sachets. These dissolve slowly in the skimmer, thus continuously improving water filtration. 

The amount of flocculant required may vary depending on the size and location of your pool, but generally for a 50m³ pool, approximately 1 sachet or 2 flocculant tablets per week are required.

A pool maintenance kit

To ensure effective maintenance of your pool, remember to monitor the water parameters regularly. A pool maintenance kit allows you to easily test and measure chlorine, pH and other essential indicators, making it easier to adjust your treatment accordingly.

In conclusion, these pool maintenance products are essential for ensuring clean, healthy water suitable for swimming. For effective maintenance, we recommend choosing quality products adapted to your type of pool (above-ground, in-ground, etc.) and following the instructions for use.

Also remember to maintain good filtration and proper balance of water levels. This will allow you to significantly reduce the amount of chemicals to be distributed in your pool. More economical, and more ecological!