Chemicals are a necessary part of maintaining a clean and safe pool, but there are some hazards you should be aware of.
At Trasolini pools, your safety is of the utmost importance to us, so we’ve put together a handy list of dos and don’ts to keep you and your family safe.
The dos and don’ts of pool chemical safety
DO
- Read and follow all instructions
- Keep out of the reach of children and pets
- Keep containers closed when not in use
- Use separate and clean metal or plastic measuring cups and scoops for each different chemical
- Wear safety gear, including goggles, gloves and footwear
- Store chemicals in their original containers
- Store chemicals in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and moisture
- Add chemicals to the pool water
- Wash your hands thoroughly after handling any chemicals
- Use and store chemicals in well-ventilated areas
- Test your water balance daily for sanitizer levels, pH, total alkalinity, and calcium hardness
- Maintain a proper balance of copper-based algaecide to prevent stains on your pool’s surface
- Keep chemicals away from food and food surfaces
- Seek medical help right away in the case of poisoning or injury
- Dispose of unused pool chemicals only at designated household hazardous waste disposal sites
DO NOT
- Do not add pool water to chemicals (unless the directions specifically say to do so)
- Do not use unlabeled chemicals
- Do not mix chemicals together (unless clearly instructed to)
- Do not place spilled chemicals back into their containers
- Do not reuse containers
- Do not touch undiluted chemicals with your hands
- Do not smoke, drink, or eat while handling chemicals
- Do not expose chemicals to heat or flame
- Do not store liquids above chemicals or solids
- Do not stack chemical containers
- Do not store chemicals above your head
- Do not store pool chemicals near other hazardous household supplies
- Do not store oxidizers and acids near each other
- Do not dispose of unused chemicals down the drain
Sources: Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety & The Government of Canada
For more information about maintaining your Trasolini pool, please refer to our owner’s manual.