How to Store your Chemicals

Just a quick note at the end of our season to remind you of how to store your pool chemicals for the winter.

• Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets.
• Store products in the original containers.
• Be sure your storage area is well ventilated. Vapors may build up inside containers in high temperatures. Nose and throat irritation or more serious respiratory problems (cough or shortness of breath) may result if inhaled.
• Never store oxidizers and acids near each other. Oxidizers will release chlorine gas if they come in contact with acids.
• Do not store liquids above powders or solids. Do not stack containers.
• Do not store products above your head.
• Do not store pool products near gasoline, fertilizers, herbicides, grease, paints, tile cleaners, turpentine, or flammable materials. This tip is especially important when pool products are stored in sheds or small storage rooms.
• Do not reuse containers. Wash out the container when empty and then dispose of it.
  • Swimming Pool Products : Osh Answers, http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/chemicals/swimming.html (accessed March 28, 2018).

Finally, while pool chemicals are less sensitive to cold temperatures than too hot, most will lose some of their potency if they freeze.

Thank you for the great season, and we look forward to seeing you again next spring.