Can I use household bleach instead of pool chlorine for my pool?

Yes, but only if it’s plain, unscented, and additive-free. Household bleach is sodium hypochlorite at 6-8.25%, while pool chlorine is 10-12%. Check the label for “sodium hypochlorite” only. Use 8 oz of 6% bleach per 1000 gallons to raise chlorine by about 0.5 ppm. Never mix with other chemicals and test the water after.