To start treatment, shock your pool with hydrogen peroxide by adding 250 ml (1 cup) of hydrogen peroxide for every 1000 liters (250 gallons) of water. If you are currently treating your pool with chlorine, you don't have to wait for the levels to go down, you can start using hydrogen peroxide now.
What you may not know is that hydrogen peroxide is a powerful oxidizer that can be combined with ultraviolet light to disinfect swimming pools. The combination of ultraviolet disinfection with hydrogen peroxide allows pool owners to safely eliminate all chlorine in their pool or spa.
The level of hydrogen peroxide must be maintained between 50 – 90 ppm. Use the test strips once a week to ensure that this level is maintained. If you notice the level of hydrogen peroxide slipping below 50 ppm, add 1 cup (250ml) of hydrogen peroxide for every 500 gallons (200 liters) of water.
When chlorine reacts with hydrogen peroxide, hydrogen peroxide falls apart into water and oxygen. Chlorine gas hydrolyses into hypochlorous acid (HOCl), which subsequently ionises into hypochlorite ions (OCl). The reaction between hydrogen peroxide and hypochlorite takes place very quickly.
Overall, hydrogen peroxide is more expensive than chlorine and works best when iron and sulfur are present in the water supply. Since it works faster than chlorine, no contact tank is required. Additionally, H2O2 is effective at a more comprehensive pH range, meaning that it is more effective on more types of water.
Advocates suggest that drinking a few drops of hydrogen peroxide diluted in water may help treat a range of illnesses, including diabetes and even some forms of cancer. However, medical professionals warn against the dangers of this practice.
Hydrogen peroxide and peroxyacetic acid are highly soluble in water, and hydrogen peroxide is too unstable in water to determine an absolute half-life. Peroxyacetic acid has half- lives of 48 hours at pH 4 and 7, and 3.6 hours at pH 9.
For example, hydrogen peroxide is being used to destroy chlorine in FMC's wastewater from its chloralkali plant. Tests show 100% fish survival after 96 hours in the undiluted hydrogen peroxide-treated effluent.
2. Bleach. Also known as sodium hypochlorite, simple household bleach (which contains 5.25 percent of sodium hypochlorite, the active ingredient in bleach) can get stains out of grout that the baking soda couldn't. Bonus Tip: Bleach can also be used to shock a pool.
Common unscented household bleach (sodium hypochlorite) works well to shock a pool.
If hydrogen peroxide were poured into a pool, it would quickly react with the chlorine-containing liquid bleach (NaOCl) in that pool and disable it, Richardson said.
Hydrogen Peroxide helps to break down chlorine, but works best in pH levels of 7.0 or higher. Use 7 oz. of Aqua Silk Oxidizer (27% hydrogen peroxide formula) per 10,000 gallons of pool water to lower chlorine level by 3.0 ppm. For spas and smaller bodies of water, use 1 oz.
Hydrogen peroxide is a strong oxidizer (moderate oxidizer in lower concentrations), and can be corrosive to the eyes, skin, and respiratory system. This chemical can cause burns to the skin and tissue damage to the eyes.
In the hydrogen peroxide dilution chart, above, I just say “water”. But what kind of water? That will depend on what you are planning to use the peroxide for. For most purposes, tap water will work.
Unlike dilute (3-9%) hydrogen peroxide sold for home use as a disinfectant and topical antiseptic, 35% hydrogen peroxide is used primarily for industrial purposes and for cleaning fruits and vegetables.
Here are some links Link 1 OR Link 2 to where you can buy the proper "food" grade 35% Hydrogen Peroxide - which you must "dilute" with pure distilled water (or RO Water) to achieve the desired concentration as follow: 1 part 35% Hydrogen Peroxide to 6 parts distilled water yields the recommended 6% solution.
Next, combine one part hydrogen peroxide with two parts water. Your final mix will have a concentration of 1% hydrogen peroxide. Tilt your head back and take a small mouthful of your hydrogen peroxide and water mix. Gargle and swish the mixture around in your mouth for 60 seconds.
Combine half a cup of hydrogen peroxide with one gallon of hot water, then go to town on your flooring. Because it's so mild, it's safe for any floor type, and there's no need to rinse.
The use of Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) as a pre-oxidant in municipal water treatment is well documented and has been practiced for over 20 years. Historical applications of H2O2 in drinking water have been: Taste and odor control. Hydrogen sulfide removal.
Household bleach, Clorox and liquid chlorine can all be used to sanitize a pool. They are all types of chlorine. Household bleaches such as Clorox usually contain about 5-6% available chlorine, about half that of pool liquid chlorine. Household bleaches often have unwanted fragrances and colors.
The benefits of swimming pool salt
Using swimming pool salt instead of chlorine delivers greater swimming comfort: Swimming pool salt does not give off an unpleasant odour as chlorine does. It is much less harsh on hair and skin. It does not cause your eyes to sting.