5 Reasons Borates Are Worth Adding to Your Pool

Borates buffer pH and reduce chlorine demand They act like a shock absorber, slowing pH drift and making chlorine work more efficiently.

They raise total alkalinity without spiking pH as much as baking soda At 30-50 ppm, borates stabilize pH without the aggressive pH jump you get from sodium bicarbonate.

You need to calculate dosage carefully Get your pool volume and current alkalinity right, then add slowly. Too much can cause calcium scaling or eye irritation.

Buy borate test strips before you start Most pool stores sell them. You need to monitor levels to avoid over-application.

Borates do not replace chlorine They are a helper, not a sanitizer. If you have a saltwater or high-use pool that eats acid, borates are one of the few chemical tweaks that actually deliver.