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<\/a><\/span><\/p>\nIn The Swim Chlorine Pool Shock<\/a><\/p>\nSee on Amazon<\/a>\n Pool Essentials Shock Treatment<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\nSee on Amazon<\/a>\n Clorox Pool & Spa Shock<\/a><\/p>\nSee on Amazon<\/a>\n Doheny\u2019s Super Pool Shock<\/a><\/p>\nSee on Amazon<\/a>\n I often hate it when I come home after some day\u2019s travel or work to find my pool showing some shades of green. This especially hits different when all I\u2019m craving for is a good afternoon swim. However, being a pool owner for some years, this doesn\u2019t come as a shock \u2013 pun intended, of course. Over time, I have learned to shock my pool to keep it safe and ready for swimming.<\/p>\n The green color developing in the pool is evidently growing algae and bacteria. Chlorine used to disinfect the pool wears out slowly, becoming ineffective. If you are in the same fold, shocking your pool is highly recommended. However, with the hundreds of shocking options for your pool available, it can be hard identifying the right choice.<\/p>\n Well, I thought of rounding up some of the best pool shocking chemicals I have used and proved their effectiveness.<\/p>\n Before listing the best products, what is pool shock? New pool owners accustomed to the use of chlorine in their pools could be wondering what this is. Simply put, pool shock is the remedy you need to turn your neglected swimming pool ready for swimming. It involves adding some chemicals to eliminate any harmful bacteria, algae, and contaminants in the pool.<\/p>\n Pool shock works by spiking chlorine levels up to 5 times, sanitizing the water, and oxidizing the chlorine molecules. This boosts the chlorine levels in water, targets and kills growing algae and bacteria. It is recommended that you shock your pool after some weeks, especially after heavy use or following contamination events, such as storms and heavy rainfalls.<\/p>\n My top pick for best pool shocks is the In The Swim Chlorine Pool Shock for many reasons. This pack has twenty-four bags of chlorine shock, with each pack capable of treating up to 10,000 gallons of water. Based on this, you will have a lot of time before thinking of making another purchase. However, always know your exact pool size before pouring the shock in.<\/p>\n Using this pool shock is also very easy. For my concrete pool, I simply poured the treatment while walking around the outer edge. For fiberglass or vinyl pool, the manufacturer recommends dissolving the shock in a five-gallon bucket before dispersing to the water\/chlorine mix. Doing this ensures that the solution doesn\u2019t remain concentrated in one area.<\/p>\n The In The Swim Chlorine Pool Shock contains 65% calcium hypochlorite, making it quite effective in eliminating harmful bacteria and algae growth. It works exemplary for those who want a pool shock for regular maintenance.<\/p>\n I liked the Pool Essentials Shock Treatment 6 Pack due to its fast-dissolving properties. Like other high-quality pool shocks, it eliminates bacteria and algae, enabling pool owners to get clean water within a few minutes. Apart from bacteria and algae, it also eliminates other contaminants, such as lotions, sweat, urine, and oils.<\/p>\n As with my first product, you don\u2019t have to assemble anything when applying the chemical. You simply pour it to your pool and wait for the magic clean.<\/p>\n Clorox is a well-established brand with a lot of quality pool maintenance products on the market. The majority of those who have used their products are not only comfortable with the brand name but also the simplicity in which Clorox products achieve their goals. Among them is the Clorox Pool and Spa Shock Plus, which makes pool cleaning exercises resemble kitchen or bathroom cleaning.<\/p>\n The pool shock saves on your money while making the cleaning exercise very simple. Unlike other low-quality products, the agents don\u2019t raise your pool PH, enabling you to get back into the pool as soon as possible. Like myself, I am sure most pool owners prefer pool cleaning chemicals that are easy to use. As for the Clorox Pool and Spa Shock Plus, you simply have to pour them directly into any type of pool.<\/p>\n Probably what I should consider a feature highlight of this agent is that each bottle can treat approximately 12,000 gallons of water. If your pool is smaller than this, you can use it severally.<\/p>\n![\"Pool](\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41JSQ7Nl66L._SL160_.jpg\" "\\"\\"")
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Best Overall Pool Shock<\/h2>\n
In The Swim Chlorine Pool Shock<\/h4>\n\n
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Best Pool Shock for Above Ground Pools<\/h2>\n
Pool Essentials Shock Treatment 6 Pack<\/h4>\n\n
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Best Pool Shock for Algae<\/h2>\n
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Best Fast Acting Pool Shock<\/h2>\n
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