Mr. Clean Sponge

[PoolDoc]

Never, ever use any sort of household cleaning product in the pool . . . unless it's something we've specifically recommended for that purpose. Right now, that consists of 4 items:

• borax => 20 Mule Team Borax from Walmart or elsewhere
  
  
• baking soda ("Alkalinity Increaser") => Arm & Hammer Baking Soda, 4 lb or other brand from Walmart or elsewhere.
  
  
• washing soda ("pH Increaser") => Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda or other brand from Walmart or elsewhere.
  
  
• PLAIN 6% household bleach => Walmart Great Value bleach) -- big box store brands are preferable, since they are (a) usually 6%, & (b) not mixed with goop, like some Clorox blends.

Using 'soapy' detergents in your pool can cause problems that will last for weeks.