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Disinfection

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  • Testing & Measurement

What ORP Can Tell You—and What It Absolutely Can’t

orp limitations and insights
Understanding ORP levels reveals water’s reactivity and disinfection, but it doesn’t provide a full safety picture—discover what else you need to know.
  • Pool Lexicon Team
  • September 8, 2026
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  • Health & Microbiology

The Germ That Chlorine Struggles to Kill and Why It Still Matters

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Because Cryptosporidium resists chlorine, understanding its resilience is crucial for effective water safety and preventing outbreaks.
  • Pool Lexicon Team
  • May 25, 2026
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  • Chemistry & Water Science

UV Sanitizers: What They Kill, What They Don’t, and Why Chlorine Still Matters

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Learn why UV sanitizers can’t replace chlorine for complete disinfection and how combining both methods ensures safer, more effective hygiene.
  • Pool Lexicon Team
  • March 14, 2026
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  • Chemistry & Water Science

Chlorination Methods: Liquid, Tablets, Salt, and Gas

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Investing in the right chlorination method depends on factors like safety, convenience, and application, so keep reading to find out which option suits your needs.
  • Pool Lexicon Team
  • December 26, 2025
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  • Chemistry & Water Science

Breakpoint Chlorination: The Equation Behind “shocking”

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Breakpoint chlorination involves calculating the precise amount of chlorine needed to fully…
  • Pool Lexicon Team
  • August 22, 2025
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Breakpoint Chlorination: The Shock Math Nobody Taught You

understanding chlorination shock procedures
Gaining mastery of breakpoint chlorination’s shock math unlocks the key to safe, effective water disinfection—discover what nobody taught you.
  • Pool Lexicon Team
  • August 16, 2025
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  • Pool Maintenance and Care

Why Scale and Staining Often Start With Neglected Water Balance

Find out how neglecting water balance can lead to stubborn scale and stains, and why…
  • Pool Lexicon Team
  • September 27, 2026
Monrovia Presents Garden Design Trends For 2027
  • Industry Trends and Innovations

Monrovia Presents Garden Design Trends For 2027

Interest is spiking in Monrovia's garden design trends for 2027. What's confirmed so…
  • Pool Lexicon Team
  • September 26, 2026
11 Best Pool Heat Pumps in 2026
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11 Best Pool Heat Pumps in 2026

I compare 11 pool heat pumps across BTU output, efficiency, noise, and…
  • Pool Lexicon Team
  • September 26, 2026
Don’t Throw Away Your Old Towels! My Husband Is A Pro Gardener, And He Always Saves Them For The Garden
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Don’t Throw Away Your Old Towels! My Husband Is A Pro Gardener, And He Always Saves Them For The Garden

Search interest is rising around reusing old towels in gardens, but the reason for the…
  • Pool Lexicon Team
  • September 26, 2026
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