While chlorine itself is a toxic gas, it can be found in a myriad of solid and liquid household products. Today, we’re going to look at two major categories of hazardous household products that can’t be disposed of at home: pool cleaners and cleaning products. In this article, learn more about how chlorine is used at home, what products it is in, and the dangers when handling, combining, and disposing of chlorine and other household and pool cleaners. [Read more…]
What Do I Do with My Old Pool Chemicals?
There are many great things about having a swimming pool (or a hot tub – or both), but maintenance isn’t one of them. Beyond checking filters, dealing with pool covers, and yanking out leaves, the careful balance of chemistry in your pool to keep it perfect for you and your family while inhospitable to microorganisms is a major chore. So when you find yourself with old pool chemicals after changing brands or finding them expired, it’s a little harder than you might think to dispose of them. [Read more…]