Results for "vinegar cleaning"

Standing in my garage with a bucket of leftover trichlor tablets from last season and wondering if these can pull double duty as toilet bowl cleaners. My thinking is that chlorine is chlorine, right? I've seen those blue toilet bowl tablets that slowly dissolve and keep things clean, so I figured maybe I could just drop one of my 3-inch pool tablets in the tank to do the same thing.

Before I try this, I want to make sure it's actually safe for my plumbing and won't cause any problems. Are pool chlorine tablets too strong for toilet use? I don't want to damage my pipes or create any health hazards, but it seems like it could be a good way to use up these extra tablets instead of letting them go to waste.…more

I got stuck with 200 pounds of nasty used pool filter sand that the previous owner left behind when I moved in. Been in my filter for 3 years. Wondering if I can dump this in my vegetable garden or if the chlorine and other pool chemicals make it unsafe for plants. Anyone know if there's a way to clean it first or should I just toss it?…more

Despite my pool chlorine testing at 12.5% sodium hypochlorite, my laundry bleach bottle says 6% - can I actually use the stronger pool stuff in my washing machine? My understanding is that both pool chlorine and household bleach contain sodium hypochlorite as the active ingredient, but I need to verify the concentration differences and potential compatibility issues.

Specifically, I'm concerned about whether the higher concentration levels in pool chemicals could cause damage to washing machine components, fabric degradation, or create hazardous chemical reactions when mixed with detergents. What are the technical considerations and safety protocols I should evaluate before attempting this substitution?…more

Looked at my pool filter after buying my first house and honestly have zero clue if I need some expensive cleaner or if vinegar works. My cartridge filter has some white buildup on it that looks like calcium deposits, and I've heard people mention using vinegar as a cleaner around the house.

Is it safe to clean pool filters with vinegar? If so, how would I go about doing it? The pool store mentioned something about different types of filters having different cleaning methods, so I want to make sure I don't damage anything. Any guidance would be really appreciated!…more

Every time I turn around, my pool is eating through replacement cartridge filters way faster than it should, and I'm wondering if tossing them in the dishwasher could save me some serious cash. They're getting pretty gunked up and I've been hosing them off, but they still look dirty. Would running them through a dishwasher cycle work better? I don't want to ruin my dishwasher or contaminate dishes, but replacement filters are getting expensive and I'd rather fix this myself than pay a pool company.…more