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Salt, mineral salt or freshwater, which is the best and why? We’re asked this all the time so we’re going to break down these systems and get to the bottom of which system will work best for your pool. The world of swimming pools can often be a confusing place. Whether it’s choosing between a concrete or fiberglass pool, deciding which filtration to use or which color will look best, so many decisions need to be made. You can chat with your local pool shop or spend some time on pool forums, but often you will get very mixed advice and sometimes leave feeling more confused than before!

If you want to dive into crystal clear waters, your swimming pool needs a system that sanitizes the water. Many new products have been launched in the last couple of years, and quite often, the marketing of these products is pretty clever and a little misleading. In this article, we will break down the main sanitation options for your pool and give the pros and cons of each.

Chlorine Pools

Red stinging eyes, chlorine smell on your skin, and feeling the need to wash your hair after a swim; ring any bells? Chlorine pools were once the most popular way of sanitising a pool. Liquid pool Chlorine was added to the water, which killed bacteria, stopped algae, and made the pool water a safe, clean place to take a dip. However, although liquid Chlorine does a fantastic job of sanitising the pool, it comes at a price.

When swimming in a pool, you want to feel like you’re swimming in fresh water without worrying about the water getting into your eyes and causing irritation. Skin irritation is a big issue with liquid pool Chlorine, and the red, stinging eyes can make children upset (and, to be fair, adults, too!). So although Chlorine is an effective method to keep your swimming pool safe for swimming, there are more effective ways to achieve a clean pool these days.