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LeftInTX

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34. Peroxide is used in some pool products. It's the detached oxygen atom that kills microbes.
Wed Jun 17, 2026, 12:16 AM
12 hrs ago

Keep in mind that peroxide is also used as an antiseptic.

Hydrogen Peroxide Pool Treatment: The Complete Guide to Chlorine-Free Swimming

Why Pool Owners Are Switching to Hydrogen Peroxide
If you have ever stepped out of a chlorinated pool with red eyes, itchy skin, and that unmistakable chemical smell clinging to your swimsuit, you already understand the appeal of a chlorine-free alternative. Hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂ is emerging as a powerful option for pool and spa owners who want sparkling clean water without the harsh side effects of traditional chlorine treatment.

Unlike chlorine, which produces harmful disinfection byproducts like trihalomethanes (THMs) and chloramines, hydrogen peroxide breaks down into just two things: water and oxygen. That means no chemical smell, no bleached swimsuits, and no respiratory irritation for swimmers with sensitivities.

Hydrogen peroxide is actually 30% more powerful as an oxidizer than chlorine and works approximately twice as fast at breaking down organic contaminants like body oils, sunscreen residue, and sweat. It is gaining traction among health-conscious homeowners, natural pool enthusiasts, and commercial spa operators who want effective water treatment with fewer trade-offs.

In this guide, we cover everything from the chemistry behind H₂O₂ pool treatment to exact dosing ratios, realistic cost comparisons, and step-by-step instructions for converting your pool or hot tub to a hydrogen peroxide system.
https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/articles/hydrogen-peroxide-pool-treatment-the-complete-guide-to-chlorine-free-swimming

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Even a normal intelligence highschool student would know that.. Girard442 23 hrs ago #1
"On edit: So, Donnie's idea, right?" Well he did ask about drinking bleach and shoving UV lights up people's butts. cstanleytech 22 hrs ago #4
Size of reflecting pool vs H2O3 dosage rog 22 hrs ago #8
My $5 says they didn't look up any of this information... WestMichRad 21 hrs ago #9
nor did they ask azureblue 21 hrs ago #12
I'm not a betting guy, but I would bet on that. rog 18 hrs ago #27
Yes, it can be used in pools. Since the source I Raw Story, I take it with a grain of salt LeftInTX 20 hrs ago #20
"The effects of H202 are fairly short lived." BumRushDaShow 18 hrs ago #26
Just when you think it can't get more stupid........... BarbD 23 hrs ago #2
Until he dies BWdem4life 22 hrs ago #7
Now called tRUMP's pool folly ... someone else will probably have a better nickname, but it does point out SWBTATTReg 23 hrs ago #3
Gonna be a whole lot of skimming going on soon EYESORE 9001 22 hrs ago #5
;-{)....... Goonch 22 hrs ago #6
Swamp monster! Eeek! debsy 20 hrs ago #19
When you fuck something up take immediate sterps to fuck it up more. twodogsbarking 21 hrs ago #10
Can we have a moratorium KT2000 21 hrs ago #11
Are any Congress people up for reigning Trump in, regarding "decprating" or anything else? ShazzieB 20 hrs ago #23
"left over from Biden and Obama" AverageOldGuy 21 hrs ago #13
That Spokesliar for the Interior Department can fk off all the way to Fkoffistan and back again. OMGWTF 20 hrs ago #16
call chad the pool boy (SNL) msongs 20 hrs ago #14
The poor microbes relogic 20 hrs ago #15
Do the reflecting pools have any sort of filtration system? cab67 20 hrs ago #17
I don't know if it has any filtration? Maybe a biofiltration system? LeftInTX 20 hrs ago #21
There's a thing in engineering called scaleability. Some things have it, some don't. Girard442 16 hrs ago #33
That's kinda what I figured. cab67 1 hr ago #35
Kinda looks as tho' trump is swamping the clean.. 3825-87867 20 hrs ago #18
Soon they will put a tarp over it. twodogsbarking 20 hrs ago #22
"But peroxide CAN be used as a 'bleach' (strong oxidizer) for something like hair, when concentrated" Seinan Sensei 19 hrs ago #24
Peroxide is used in some pool products. It's the detached oxygen atom that kills microbes. LeftInTX 12 hrs ago #34
So ... no squirrels, birds or pet dogs are going to drink from that pool ? Because H2O2 will make them sick. eppur_se_muova 18 hrs ago #25
Peroxide is generally unstable BumRushDaShow 17 hrs ago #30
This would be funny if it weren't so tragic. yellow dahlia 18 hrs ago #28
Will the H2O2 have any effect on the painted surfaces? LakeVermilion 17 hrs ago #29
Here's hoping the Ducks that swim in it won't be harmed by the chemical.. Talitha 17 hrs ago #31
If it's diluted enough BumRushDaShow 17 hrs ago #32
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