Your pool filter is your best friend in the chlorine-reduction game. Run it for eight to twelve hours a day, especially after shocking. The more water moves, the faster chlorine dissipates.
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Also, backwash your filter if it’s a sand or DE type. A clogged filter is like trying to breathe through a straw. Your poor pump is working overtime.
And don’t forget to brush the walls and floor while you’re at it. You’re stirring up any hidden crud, which lets the filter grab it—and lowers the demand for extra chlorine.