{"id":25952659,"date":"2026-03-10T14:16:30","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T14:16:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spa-klingpool.whitelightit.com\/?p=25952659"},"modified":"2026-03-10T14:17:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T14:17:14","slug":"chemicals-and-maintenance-products-stocked-in-our-shop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spa-klingpool.whitelightit.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/10\/chemicals-and-maintenance-products-stocked-in-our-shop\/","title":{"rendered":"Chemicals and Maintenance Products Stocked in Our Shop"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Keeping your pool<\/a> safe and clean can be an arduous job if you don\u2019t have the right chemicals to hand and you don\u2019t know what you should be doing!  It\u2019s imperative that your pool is kept crystal clean to avoid infection to those who\u2019ll be enjoying it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we outline the 12 categories of chemicals and equipment you\u2019ll need to be familiar with if you own a pool or maintain one,  and what they\u2019re used for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pool chemicals come under certain categories depending on how they work and what they\u2019re expected to do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Sanitizers<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Oxidizers<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Water Balancers<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Clarifiers<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Algaecides<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Enzymes<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Filter Cleaners<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Metal Magnets<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Phosphate Removers<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Stain Removers<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  11. Tile and Vinyl Cleaners<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  12. Test Kits<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  13. Sanitizers<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    These chemicals do exactly what their name implies \u2013 they sanitize and disinfect your pool water.  Essentially, they come in the form of chlorine or bromine.  They\u2019re used to keep a constant level of chlorine in the water to keep it clean and infection free.  Chlorine is usually used for swimming pools and bromine is more suitable for use in spas, where it works better in hot water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Some sanitizer tablets come with cyanuric acid too \u2013 which is a chlorine stabilizer and protects the chlorine from breaking down by UV rays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Oxidizers<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      These are secondary sanitizers that should be used every few weeks to help kill any algae or bacteria that may have developed in the pool.  They usually contain calcium hypochlorite and will essentially \u2018shock\u2019 the pool water and lift the level of chlorine in it. A good back up chemical to maintain your chlorine levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Water Balancers<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        You should be testing your pool several times a week in the summer months or when it\u2019s in regular use.  You should test for both chlorine and pH levels and adjust with water balancers where necessary.  Water balance chemicals will help keep the alkalinity  and chlorine levels of your pool in check.  Examples of these chemicals include pH increasers, pH reducers, Alkalinity increasers, calcium hardness increasers and chlorine neutralizers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. Clarifiers<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          Clarifiers are used to coagulate tiny particles into larger ones that can then be trapped in the pools filter system, thus keeping your pool water crystal clear.  Flocculants, on the other hand, will coagulate large particles so that they sink to the bottom and can be hoovered up to your waste system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          1. Algaecides<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            These chemicals will help prevent algae from growing, but if you already have algae in your pool, you should consider shocking it first before using an algaecide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            1. Enzymes<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

              Enzymes are helpful as they\u2019re used to break down oils that may be present in your pool due to suntan lotions etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              1. Filter Cleaners<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                These are used to clean the sand inside your filter to enable it to continue to work efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                1. Metal Magnets<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                  These chemicals will keep trace metals in a solution so that they don\u2019t stain your pool surfaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                  1. Phosphate remover<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                    Phosphates are the main food substance for algae to feed on.  If we remove the phosphates from the water, algae production is inhibited, ensuring that you have a well maintained, clean and safe pool to enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                    1. Stain removers<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                      These remove any staining from the build-up of minerals and metals in your pool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                      1. Tile Cleaners<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                        These will help remove the staining from the build-up of algae etc from around the water line of your pool.  They can make an amazing difference to the look and feel of your pool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                        1. Test Kit<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                          At the very least, you should be testing your pool for pH and Chlorine several times a week.  Test kits will help you do this as they contain testing liquids for both chemicals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                          If you\u2019re at all concerned about your pool maintenance or need some advice, we are The Spa-Kling Pool Company and most of the products listed are stocked in our shop.  Take a look at our website www.thespa-klingpoolcompany.co.uk<\/a> or give us a call on 01242 520 337 \u2013 we\u2019d be happy to help!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                          Keeping your pool safe and clean can be an arduous job if you don\u2019t have the right chemicals to hand and you don\u2019t know what you should be doing!  It\u2019s imperative that your pool is kept crystal clean to avoid infection to those who\u2019ll be enjoying it. 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