Alternative Sanitizing Products

The natural evolution of any system, over time, is toward greater automation — and that includes sanitizers. Salt chlorine machines, automatic chlorine and mineral feeders, UV lights and more, these products give owners sparkling water that's easy to maintain.

This story explores the world of natural swimming pools: where they came from, how they work and why they're the big thing in sustainability.

Salt chlorine generators have taken the pool industry by storm because they make pool care easier. Could salt bromine generators have the same impact on the spa industry?

While chlorine is effective, some pool owners shy away from it. Learn about three chlorine alternatives: ozone generation, UV and mineral purifiers.

Jacuzzi Hot Tubs and Sundance Spas have added factory-installed UV water purification to their hot tub models. Read more about the development.

As people increasingly seek green products to care for their pools, PoolNaturally is meeting that need with their surprising product — sphagnum moss.

This homeowner wanted to up the ante on his 10-year-old smart home and build a resort-like poolscape with some of the most energy-efficient and eco-friendly equipment on the market today. Read what he did.

Savvy retailers of chemicals and sanitizing equipment have been taking advantage of the booming interest in eco-friendly products. These are just a couple ways pool owners can reduce their carbon footprint.

The pool industry is starting to see the light — ultraviolet light, that is. Learn how UV sanitation works and see how some manufacturers are introducing it to the masses.

Why bromine sometimes makes a better option with indoor pools.

We take an in-depth look at UV, from common misconceptions and maintenance to choosing the correct unit for an application.

We explain why bromine can be such a great match for hot water applications.

AOP, or advanced oxidation processing, combines ozone and UV to clear contaminants, cut chlorine, improve bather experience and help protect their health.

Cases of crypto have doubled between 2014 and 2016. We examine how it spreads and what service techs can do to kill it.

A small guide to using bromine as a substitute for chlorine.

Identify and control all types of algae in pool water.

Learn more about biguanide and how it's used as an alternative water sanitizer in place of chlorine or bromine.

Examine the properties of copper-silver mineral sanitizers.