Clorox Pool - Swimming Pool Ladders

Extends Equipment Life

Unbalanced water can cause a corrosive environment that can damage your pool surfaces or equipment.

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Protects Against Eye and Skin Irritation

Improves swimmer comfort by preventing dry itchy skin and red burning eyes.

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Balances Water

Helps to restore water parameters to their ideal ranges.

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Light weight on 5# bags

I’ve been using this product for a while now, it’s economical and a handy size bag. Although I’ve almost always had to add more product than recommended, it does work. My beef today is I just weight the gross bag weight of two of my unopened bags. Both bags gross weigh was less than 80oz (including the bag). So the gross weight of average was 77.5oz. Not a big deal to a consumer, but not a good look for a corporation with a good name to be under the advertised weight of their product.
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08/11/2024
Hogan
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Awesome Products!!

My first pool. I heard Clorox had awesome products so that’s what I tried. It’s been a sparkling clear summer. Along with the app. It has helped me to that. Keeps your water perfect!
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
08/19/2022
LavaLiq
Travelers Rest South Carolina
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Not effective

I have repeatedly added the largest recommended amount for my pool and my ph hasn’t reduced in the slightest bit. I have wasted days trying to balance my pool’s ph with this product to no avail. Never buying again.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 1
06/12/2022
Brandon
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Easy to use

I use the Clorox strip and after following the directions and then retesting the water all the levels balanced out and the pool was crystal clear
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
08/26/2021
Sunshine 33
North Carolina
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scale/balance for measuring pool chemicals

The volume to weight conversion of any dry powder/granular material is very dependent upon the particle size and shape, how they pack, and other factors. Using a scale/balance is the most accurate and reproducible. It is well worth having a scale/balance or measuring granular/powdered materials. an inexpensive battery operated kitchen scale can be found as low as about $7 (try walmart).
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08/15/2021
Tommy Boy
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OZ?

Yeah, have seen other reviews talking about this. It is really boneheaded not to give a volume instead of a weight for dosage. Who has a scale that measures in oz? Not very many people. Come on clorox, if you can’t figure this out, how are we supposed to trust your product?
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04/29/2021
Dodd
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Volume to weight calculator

The chemistry and quality of this product is, of course, excellect. It’s Clorox. I came to their web site on the package to find an ounce to volume conversion. I agree with other reviewers that this needs to be on the package. The conversion won’t be perfect, but https://www.aqua-calc.com/calculate/volume-to-weight is available to help all of us for practical purposes. We’re supposed to add in increments and we’re aiming for a fairly wide range of results for pool care. This is certainly good enough. It’s not for precise laboratory results. Clorox, please post your own version or recommend someone else’s existing converter. I understand the legal challenges, but you need to find something practical for real world pool care customers.
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03/11/2021
Chris
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Information minimal

Had to go to amazon to read reviews on application rates for my pool. Why doesn’t clorox web page have information on dosage, usage, FAQ, and/or ANY information on the product except add to cart…
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12/21/2020
Jason
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good easy product

This product does what it says it will do. Not much more I can add.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
07/09/2020
wesTex V
Midland Texas
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pH Down

Product worked as directed as do all of Clorox Pool Products. I only use their products for my pool.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
07/03/2020
BoSoxSully59
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Dosage

It is a dry product…..and dosage is on OZ?????? It would be smart and fair if you inform the dosage in an other type of measure…..like a cup….
Ease of Use: 1 Effectiveness: 4
05/14/2020
Daniel
winter garden
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add ozs

it may be a great product, but the instructions are to add x ounces. its a powder, so i suppose we need a scale to measure ounces? would be nice if there was translation for some kind of volume measurement like cups, tbs, tsp or whatever.
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04/13/2020
matt
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Never in Stock

I need to use this product weekly and it is almost impossible to find in Clearwater, FL stores. Publix, Lowes and Walmart are always out of stock. What seems to be the problem? Guess I’ll have to go back to using Muriatic Acid.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
01/31/2020
SteveZ
Clearwater, FL
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Works for hot tub

Works good on small hot tub. Use one capful over several days to lower ph
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 4
10/08/2018
Tiger_1966
Festus, mo.
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Works Great

I have always used Clorox pool supplies and the ph down works great.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
09/16/2018
Alysonkelley
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Perfect Product, Easy to use!

This product is very easy to use especially when you download the Clorox Pool&Spa app!
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
07/29/2018
Msiegel
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Great Product

lowers high ph as advertized i dont use this but a few times a year but works fast
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
07/27/2018
firefly
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Great product

Great price and easy to use, My PH was way to high. I have used many other products, but none work this quickly.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
07/26/2018
Chris
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Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
07/04/2018
Dholmes
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Easy to use

I like this MUCH better than liquid acid. This seems more expensive than acid BUT I think it’s better than it seems at first because this product seems to go further. With the granules I don’t need to worry about splashing. This is easy to use. Much easier to measure. I think the results are faster than acid also. I received this free in exchange for this review.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 4
06/18/2018
JC77
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Ph Down

Had to use this product when we opened our pool up this yr. Product was great, easy to use and did the trick in lowering the ph in our pool!
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
06/18/2018
Whoababy23
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Works fast!

This was our first year with a pool. We filled with our garden hose and started off with a high ph level. This product worked quickly and efficiently!
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
06/06/2018
PoolRookie
Kenton, Ohio
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I finally was able to use this product the other day. It seemed I went a little overboard with the pH up. It worked as well as the pH Up product. I do recommend if anyone ever needs to lower their ph levels down.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
11/12/2017
emily
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Works great

PH down does what it says says it does. Works great.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
08/05/2017
Gagan
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Why?

At this time I cannot recommend this product. Love your app but it keeps telling me to add this to lower the PH. Been trying for two months and about twenty-five pounds or so and it doesn’t put a dent in the PH so my chlorine will not work. In twenty-seven years of owning a pool I have never had this problem.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 1
08/01/2017
NMRA10702
Louisville KY
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Great product

Product works great and fast, for the money it’s a better value than cheaper brands.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
07/31/2017
felipes
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Fantasy product

Works great. The only brand I have used for 2 years.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
07/27/2017
Chas
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Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
07/19/2017
Me123
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Great

Just use the test strips and follow recommended use and it works
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
07/19/2017
Phillipskeith65
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Easier to use than acid

is keeping my ph in check, and is much easier than handling acid.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
07/16/2017
turbo
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Fixed my mistake

I accidentally put too much pH up in my pool and was having people over later in the day. I followed the instructions and it dropped my pH within a few hours.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
07/15/2017
PowhatanPBJ
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Easier than liquid acid

I am always afraid of dealing with liquid acid and what can happen. This is WAY easier and I really like it.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
07/15/2017
Pamella
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Works very well!

The ph down works very good, almost too good. I used it to control a ph spike last week by following the chart on back. I have noticed that it tends to drop the ph too much by following the chart, so I half it and then check the ph again.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
07/13/2017
dwjr2305
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Great product

A product that delivers over my expectations yes I will buy Clorox PH down again
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
07/13/2017
Lee9871
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easy to use

I normally use muratic acid to lower my PH level, but this is so much easier and accurate with a chart to refer to on the bottle based on my readings. I don’t have to worry about splashing dangerous acid onto my self or decorative stone lining my pool now with this product.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 4
07/12/2017
AGWright
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Works Great!

An advanced product to help me keep my pool balanced.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
07/12/2017
KenH
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Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
07/11/2017
Mtbepic77
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Not working for me

I have used the whole bottle but pH is still too high.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 2
07/11/2017
ROSIE
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Fantastic product

wonderful product! every product from Clorox has been wonderful
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
07/11/2017
kate1958
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Not much luck

Seems like I don’t have much luck with this. I put it in and the next day it ask for more. And again and again. Not sure what I am doing wrong.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 1
07/11/2017
Julia
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Great product!

This product has lowered my pH quickly and has maintained it at a good level for several weeks. I had bought gallon after gallon of muriatic acid to keep the pH down, but this product does it better and lasts longer.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
07/10/2017
DanStark
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Great product

Thie product worked excellent for me. My pool is now crystal clear and ready for swimming!
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
07/10/2017
Angie
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Good Brand Product

Haven’t had to bring down the pH of in-ground pool this year. Usually have to go with the pH up product. Being a Clorox product I have on the shelf, will be ready if neede.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
07/10/2017
chulk
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Perfect for when in a Phinch 🙂

This stuff just works. I’ve never had an issue with this other than the water being cloudy for an extra day or two after use.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
07/10/2017
MUUM
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Super product

Great product when needed to use – suggest adding text on product label indicating cups to pound ratio
Ease of Use: 4 Effectiveness: 5
07/10/2017
Jimpro27
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Works great!!!!

This product works great takes effect and lowers the ph quickly. You can retest in just a few hours. The container is easy to open and has easy to understand directions.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
07/10/2017
Moe13
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Does the job

No frills on the package but does exactly what it says. Wish it had a better way to measure how much is being used.
Ease of Use: 4 Effectiveness: 5
07/10/2017
simplex
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Great product, does what it says on the label!

In my haste to get my pool ready, I over compensated with the pH Up and this was the perfect solution to get me back down where I needed to be.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
07/10/2017
Jacob
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Superior product!

Great product that can be used with confidence which is typical for Clorox products.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
07/10/2017
Batman
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Great!!!!!

Easy to use instructions. Product works fantastic!
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
07/10/2017
Michellee
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great product

haven’t had the chance to use this one yet. but still a great product
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
07/10/2017
burgess88
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Works great!

quick acting – I usually have problems with low pH but with all the rain ithis summer, I’ve had both problems (low and high + algae growth and other problems that come with monsoon like rains.) Clorox is my ‘go-to’ brand of choice!!
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
07/10/2017
shabby prairie
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Awesome product!

Clorox’s pool and spa pH down is a great product. It is easy to use along with the Clorox Smart Strips and Clorox app at getting the right amount of pH down to help lower the pH levels. The product dissolves quickly and helped to lower my pools pH levels.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
07/10/2017
Camp76
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Great products!

All the products in the Clorox line work wonderfully . They save us so much time and money because they keep our water pristine !
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
07/10/2017
Kristallynn24
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pH Down

With my salt water pool I have to lower the pH more often especially with a lot of rain which we have had this year so far.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
07/10/2017
LexingtonSCRick
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Simple le and easy to use

Trust all Clorox brands it’s easy, safe and effective.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
07/10/2017
Chiasson1111
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Great item

It is easy to adjust your ph with this item. I requires little effort.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
07/10/2017
Robert cp
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Wonderful Product

Easy to Use. Test your water and then use the recommended amount.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
07/06/2017
Mom2my3kids
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works fast

Ph in pool was too high, added product ant it lowered ph quickly.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
07/06/2017
apee
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Good but…

I usually use muriatic acid and this seems safer and easier to handle. How ever the directions for use by the app uses pounds and ounces, so you need to weigh out the amount recommended amount-who keeps a scale for that? Also it is very slow to dissolve.
Ease of Use: 3 Effectiveness: 4
07/04/2017
Tory
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Great priduct.

Works quickly to lower ph quickly and is easy ti yse.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
07/04/2017
Trisha
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Product work as promised

Nothing out the ordinary but it work like it was supposed to with out safety issues when using mauratic acid
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
07/03/2017
JRay
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Performs as advertised

ph drifted a bit above acceptable range. Added this product as directed, and dropped it right back into range within a day.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
07/03/2017
Adam
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Great product

This product works. We have tried others and have not had success, but this one really works.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
07/03/2017
Jack71jj
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Great product

Great product. Easy to follow directions. Works great
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
07/03/2017
Jeffhe
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It works

Usually I have low ph, but occasionally I have high (if I add too much of the ph up) and it works great to lower it.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
07/03/2017
Paula K
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Works Great!

Fantastic product, lived up to my expectations. Works as advertised, dissolved fast.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
07/03/2017
Buford77
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Ph up

Easy to use. Nice packaging and works exactly like it should.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
07/03/2017
Alabama grandma
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awesome

use the clorox brand for less problems and clear and cleaner water
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
07/03/2017
spiker
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Works ok

This barely brought my ph down to where I needed it.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 3
07/03/2017
hotpockets17
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Great product

Great product. Easy to use. Less worrisome than liquid acid. Work as expected.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
07/03/2017
robmen
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Love Clorox Pool!

This product worked very well as I was opening my pool and trying to balance the chemicals and clear the water.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
07/03/2017
Lisahse
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So much easier

Powder is easier to measure, use, and seems lots safer than using liquid acid! And just as effective.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
07/03/2017
jpfool
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Best I have Used

Clorox PH Down is the best product I have found for water balance and ease of use.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
07/03/2017
poolkeeper
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Fantastic product

Clorox pool and spa products are superior to any others I’ve used in the past. Very dependable product
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
07/03/2017
bobbyj
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Ease of Use: 4 Effectiveness: 5
07/01/2017
Gryphyn
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Great product

Does as it says with no mess.easy to use.Very simple directions.
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
07/01/2017
Sandy
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Fantastic product

Great product does exactly as expected will use more in future
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
06/28/2017
Cindy
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Clorox Products

ALL OF CLOROXPOOL PRODUCTS ARE THE BEST. I USE ALL OF THEIR PRODUCTS. 1# POOL PRODUCTS
Ease of Use: 5 Effectiveness: 5
06/27/2017
Sandman63
Winston-Salem nc
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no effect

it had no effect took sample to pool store told me the ph was at 8.1. so i got this product and sense nothing has happen
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05/22/2017
clorox user
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Didn’t work

I had a ph of 7.8, added the ph down, and the next day it was over 8.4! Nothing has changed, no rain or debris. Wasn’t effective and made things worse. I buy all of my products from Clorox and have spent a lot with them and am not happy at all, very disappointing.
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04/12/2017
Mandi
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It works

Not much to say. It drops your pH effectively. I like the packaging to .
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10/05/2016
John
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Doesn’t seem to work

Tried this for 2 days with result. Don’t know why it’s ineffective
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09/05/2016
Donny
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Doesn’t work

I have put jugs of this stuff in my pool this summer. Can not get the ph to come down!
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08/31/2016
Dixie