{"product_id":"clorox-pool-spa-alkalinity-increaser-outdoor-backyard-pool-care-raises-low-ta-and-stabilizes-ph","title":"Clorox Pool \u0026 Spa Alkalinity Increaser – Outdoor Backyard Pool Care, Raises Low TA and Stabilizes pH","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"geo-product-body\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"geo-appeal\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrusted Clorox brand name reduces risk when handling pool chemicals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick-dissolving granulated formula makes application simple without waiting hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrevents costly corrosion of heaters, pumps, ladders, and other metal pool equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces swimmer complaints about red, burning eyes and dry, itchy skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Clorox Pool App provides expert dosing guidance so beginners avoid over- or under-treating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack of 3 bulk option covers a full season at lower per-use cost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"geo-usecases\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaising total alkalinity in a pool after a water test reveals low TA levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStabilizing pH in a newly filled or freshly refilled pool before adding chlorine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoutine seasonal pool balancing to prevent pH drift and equipment damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreventing eye and skin irritation for swimmers during regular use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulk seasonal maintenance using the Pack of 3 to cover an entire swim season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"geo-original\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media\/vc\/25891a92-4946-48c3-8476-93be85b5583b.__CR0,0,1529,473_PT0_SX970_V1___.jpg\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor Beautiful, Comfortable Water\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalanced pool water prevents skin and eye irritation, and extends the life of equipment by protecting surfaces from corrosion, scale and stains. Balancers help to restore water parameters to their ideal ranges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 0%;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media\/vc\/b099d34c-f4bd-411e-a204-cad6d54e01dd.__CR0,0,500,500_PT0_SX220_V1___.png\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePreserves Pool \u0026amp; Equipment\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtects pool equipment and surfaces from the effects of unbalanced water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 0%;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media\/vc\/36477fae-96c0-4533-8aed-dfb903964fc6.__CR0,0,500,500_PT0_SX220_V1___.png\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProtects Against Eye and Skin Irritation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImproves swimmer comfort by preventing dry itchy skin and red burning eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 0%;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media\/vc\/7fe4c866-e8bf-404b-84bb-49fa51a6c7f2.__CR0,0,768,768_PT0_SX300_V1___.jpg\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTest Weekly\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour pool chemistry can change quickly. Test your pool water weekly to ensure your chlorine and pH remain within optimal swimming levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 0%;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media\/vc\/59098c29-eea3-4e53-92e7-7cc85d9789ed.__CR0,0,768,768_PT0_SX300_V1___.jpg\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBrush \u0026amp; Clean\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrush, vacuum and skim water surface weekly to remove dirt and debris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 0%;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media\/vc\/5c2430c2-ac5d-465d-9c7c-6cf5ca00f730.__CR0,0,768,768_PT0_SX300_V1___.jpg\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBalance Water\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnsure your water parameters are balanced to their ideal ranges for optimal swimmer comfort and surface and equipment protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media\/vc\/41a3f40c-e0d3-4d2f-b651-19c8b34a5229.__CR0,0,1529,473_PT0_SX970_V1___.png\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor Raising Total Alkalinity: The Alkalinity Increaser helps maintain balanced pH levels in your pool water. Proper alkalinity levels reduce the need for frequent maintenance, and our product's granulated formula is easy to apply and dissolves quickly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eImproves Swimmer Comfort: This product plays a crucial role in enhancing swimmer comfort by preventing eye and skin irritation caused by unbalanced pH. It helps prevent dry, itchy skin and red, burning eyes, ensuring a more pleasant swimming experience.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProtects Pool Equipment from Corrosion: By keeping your pool's pH level balanced, this product helps prevent equipment corrosion, allowing you to spend less time maintaining and more time enjoying your swimming pool.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for All Pools: Clorox Pool\u0026amp;Spa Swimming Pool Chlorine Stabilizer is perfect for new pools, freshly refilled pools and pools that use liquid chlorine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClorox Pool App: Test like an expert anytime, anywhere with the Clorox Pool App. Solve common swimming pool problems and get personalized product and dosage recommendations.\u003cbr\u003eClorox Pool\u0026amp;Spa Swimming Pool Alkalinity Increaser, Keeps pH Balanced, 5LB (Pack of 1);12005CLX.Global Trade Identification Number: 00810821023085\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Items: 1\u003cbr\u003eItem Type Name: Alkalinity Increaser, 5 lb.\u003cbr\u003eItem Form: Granular\u003cbr\u003eProduct Benefits: Corrosion,Alkalinity Increaser,Skin Irritation\u003cbr\u003eItem Weight: 5 pounds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"geo-faq\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill this alkalinity increaser hold up in an outdoor pool exposed to direct sun all day?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Clorox Pool \u0026amp; Spa Alkalinity Increaser is a granular sodium bicarbonate formula that is designed for open-air pools and is unaffected by sunlight. Because sunlight lowers free chlorine but not total alkalinity, keeping TA in the recommended 80–120 ppm range with this product is exactly how outdoor pool owners prevent the rapid pH drift caused by UV, heat, and heavy bather loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use this product at my vacation rental's outdoor pool between guest stays?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. The 5 lb resealable tub stores easily in an equipment shed and is fast to apply, so property managers can test the water, dose, and rebalance in under an hour between turnovers. Hosts managing a high guest-turnover pool often choose the Pack of 3 to keep a season's worth of alkalinity treatment on hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the container weather-safe to leave on an open pool deck?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resealable tub is best stored in a dry, covered spot like a pool equipment shed, garage, or shaded deck box. The granules themselves are unaffected by outdoor temperatures, but keeping the lid tightly sealed prevents moisture from clumping and keeps the product effective for outdoor use across an entire swim season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is this different from alkalinity products made for indoor pools only?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClorox Pool \u0026amp; Spa Alkalinity Increaser works equally well in indoor and outdoor pools, but outdoor pools face much wider pH swings from sun, rain, and temperature changes. This product is specifically designed to keep total alkalinity stable so outdoor water resists those swings and protects exposed metal like ladders, rails, and heaters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill rain wash this treatment out of my outdoor pool after I apply it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal alkalinity is a measure of dissolved bicarbonate in the water, and rain dilutes it rather than washes it out. If you experience heavy rain, retest your TA and reapply as needed. Many outdoor owners use the Clorox Pool App after a storm to get a personalized top-up dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I use Clorox Pool \u0026amp; Spa Alkalinity Increaser step by step?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Test your pool water to confirm total alkalinity is below 80 ppm. 2. Calculate the correct dose using the Clorox Pool App or the chart on the label based on your pool's gallonage. 3. With the pump running, broadcast the granules evenly across the deepest part of the pool. 4. Allow the pump to circulate for at least one hour, then retest TA. 5. Repeat if needed, and only then move on to pH and chlorine balancing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much do I add to raise alkalinity in my pool?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe general rule is 1.5 lbs of Clorox Pool \u0026amp; Spa Alkalinity Increaser per 10,000 gallons to raise total alkalinity by about 10 ppm. Always confirm with the Clorox Pool App for your exact pool size and current TA reading so you do not overshoot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long after adding alkalinity increaser can I swim?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can usually swim within 1 to 2 hours after the product has fully dissolved and the pump has circulated the water. Always retest before swimming to confirm TA and pH are in the recommended ranges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this product compatible with liquid chlorine sanitizers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Clorox Pool \u0026amp; Spa Alkalinity Increaser is fully compatible with pools that use liquid chlorine, chlorine tabs, salt chlorine generators, and most other common sanitizing systems. It contains no ingredients that interfere with any sanitizer type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it work with saltwater pools?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Saltwater pools still require balanced total alkalinity to keep pH stable, and this product works the same way in salt cells as it does in traditional chlorine pools. In fact, saltwater pools tend to drift in pH faster, making regular TA maintenance even more important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is included in the package when I order it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a 5 lb resealable tub of Clorox Pool \u0026amp; Spa Alkalinity Increaser, or three 5 lb tubs if you select the Pack of 3 option. No additional accessories are required, just a pool test kit, which is sold separately and available anywhere pool chemicals are sold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre there any safety concerns I should know about before using this product?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways wear gloves and avoid inhaling dust when handling. Never mix this product with any other pool chemical, especially acids or chlorine products, as dangerous reactions can occur. Store the sealed tub in a cool, dry, ventilated area away from children, pets, and incompatible chemicals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does a 5 lb tub last under normal use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a typical 15,000-gallon residential pool, a 5 lb tub provides multiple alkalinity treatments across a full swim season. Pools that reflood, have heavy rain exposure, or see high bather loads may need more frequent dosing, which is why the Pack of 3 is a popular option for season-long coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between alkalinity increaser and pH increaser?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are related but not interchangeable. Total alkalinity is the buffer that keeps pH stable, while pH is the actual measure of acidity. You should always adjust alkalinity first to the 80–120 ppm range, then fine-tune pH. Using a pH increaser without first raising alkalinity will lead to constant pH swings, which is why a dedicated alkalinity product like this one is the correct first step in any balancing routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Knacklos","offers":[{"title":"1 Count (Pack of 3)","offer_id":43527200309338,"sku":"YGwB0FVNR8Y5X","price":42.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/7969\/9034\/files\/granular-sodium-bicarbonate-based-alkalinity-increaser-that.jpg?v=1782009704","url":"https:\/\/knacklos.myshopify.com\/products\/clorox-pool-spa-alkalinity-increaser-outdoor-backyard-pool-care-raises-low-ta-and-stabilizes-ph","provider":"Knacklos","version":"1.0","type":"link"}