Chlorine needs over 15 minutes to kill some viruses, which is why it is best used as a disinfectant in the water supply or in pools where it can sit.

May 6—It's going to cost you more than double to keep your freshwater swimming pool sanitized this summer over last year, experts say. That's because there is a national shortage of chlorine thanks to ...

A combination of increasing demand and a fire that closed a major chemical plant is likely to mean a shortage of swimming pool chlorine tablets and higher prices in the months ahead. Rudy Stankowitz, ...

A nationwide chlorine shortage could take some fun out of the summer for pool owners and swimmers. Supplies of chlorine tablets used to treat pools and hot tubs have been drying up — due a ...

Which chlorine tablets are best? Having a pool in your yard or your house is a great amenity to have in your daily life. But it’s no secret that swimming pools require maintenance. Not only is it more ...

An unprecedented chlorine shortage could affect summer swimming. Several factors, including COVID-19 and a massive fire at a chlorine plant, are responsible for the chlorine shortage. If you’re a pool ...

People eager to open their pools for the summer are facing a shortage of the disinfectant chlorine — and, yes, the COVID-19 pandemic is partially to blame. Demand for chlorine is high because many ...

A healthy pool with chlorinated water doesn’t have a strong chemical smell at all. Strong odors and irritants are due to chlorine mixing with the pee, poop, sweat, dirt, skin cells, makeup and ...

Everybody has different swimming preferences. Fortunately, there are plenty of options available for your backyard pool. You can get a zero-depth entry for leisurely wading or a deep end for excited ...

Owning a swimming pool is an incredible experience, especially as the temperatures begin to soar. With the dog days of summer on their way, many of you will find yourself seeking refuge from the ...

With summer around the corner, pool owners may be spending more to enjoy a refreshing respite from the heat. According to experts, there is a chlorine shortage due to a swimming pool boom and a fire ...