- Never allow pool chemicals to mix with each other or household chemicals. Use a clean scoop for each chemical and never combine material from "old" and "new" containers. Chemical reactions could take place resulting in possible fires or explosions.
- Never use metallic utensils- use plastic, glass, china or enamelware utensils and buckets only, and be sure that they are clean and dry.
- Add chemicals to water. Never add water to chemicals.
- Always add chemicals directly to the pool water, either in a suitable feeder, distributed across the surface of the pool, or diluted and poured into the water. Follow label use instructions.
- Never add chemcials to the pool water while swimmers are using the pool.
- Keep chemicals out of reach of children.
- Never reuse old chemical containers.
- Wash out empty disinfectant containers before disposing to eliminate danger of fire, explosion or poisoning.
- Carefully clean up any spilled chemicals with large amounts of water to dilute and wasy away the chemcials.
- Do not inhale dust or fumes from any pool chemicals. If necessary use protective devices from breathing, handling and eye protection.
- Promptly wash off any residues which get on your skin.
- Chemicals for test kits should be replaced each year.
- Keep the original lids on all chemical containers and makre sure the lids are closed tightly when not is use.
- Don't stack different chemicals on top of one another.
- Keep liquid chemicals away from dry chemicals.
- Physically seperate all different forms of chemicals.
- Store your chemicals in a clean, cool, dry, well-ventilated area.
- Do not store chemicals near the pool heater.
- Keep acids away from other chemicals.
- Do not sore your pool chemicals where other flammable items may mix with them. For example, a mixture of pool chemicals and fertilizer can cause a fire or explosion.
- Add each chemical to the pool separately.
- Follow all label directions and use instructions carefully.
- Keep your hands clean and dry, and wash your hands before and after handling chemicals.
- Always have your pump on when adding chemicals, and filter the water for at least two hours prior unless specified by your local Swimart pool and spa specialist.
How do I safely handle and store pool chemicals?
01 January 2017