The most important thing upon uponing is to get your ph in range. A ph lower than 7.0 is acidic and can damage your pool. I hope your pool made it through the winter without dropping below that. You can actually work on ph and chlorine levels at the same time. I do it all the time if both need adjusted. As far as bleach affecting ph -- it doesn't in all pools. In my pool, bleach additions do not affect my ph. You'll have to determine if it does in your pool.
As far as step-by-step, it isn't that difficult. PH first, then chlorine. Then worry about your other levels. Hope this helps.
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