hypochlorites
Pool water sanitizers
Hypochlorites are chemical compounds containing the hypochlorite ion, formed when chlorine dissolves in an alkaline solution.
Sodium hypochlorite is the active ingredient in household bleach; calcium hypochlorite is the powder used to disinfect swimming pools.
These compounds work by releasing chlorine, which kills bacteria and whitens fabrics.
Able to kill microbes
- bactericidalAble to destroy microbes
- sanitizerAgent that reduces microbes
- sterilizationComplete elimination of microbes
- decontaminationRemoving dangerous substances
antiseptic · biocide · disinfectant · pathogen · hygiene · infection prevention · water treatment · surface cleaning
Making something lighter
- stainsDiscolorations on surfaces
- laundryItems needing cleaning
- textilesWoven or knit materials
- fabricsWoven material types
color removal · oxidizing · brightening · linens · bleach powder · peroxide · spot remover · fading
Sharply strong-smelling
- acridUnpleasantly sharp-smelling
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
- irritatingCausing mild frustration
- fumesAirborne chemical irritants
caustic · bleachy · pool smell · noxious · eye-watering · nasal irritation · ventilation · off-gassing
Electron-accepting reactant
- halogenSalt-producing element group
- saltSodium chloride compound
- inorganicNot from living matter
- alkalineHaving high pH
pH · aqueous solution · reactive · decomposition · unstable · concentration · dilution · electrolysis
Electrical psychiatric therapy
- pH balanceAcid-base measurement ratio
- stabilizedMade steady or constant
- spa treatmentProfessional relaxation service
- hot tubHeated jetted soaking pool
pool maintenance · test strips · water clarity · pool service
germicidal
Able to kill microbes
- bactericidalAble to destroy microbes
- sanitizerAgent that reduces microbes
- sterilizationComplete elimination of microbes
decontamination · antiseptic · biocide · disinfectant · pathogen · hygiene · infection prevention · water treatment · surface cleaning · antimicrobial
whitening
Making something lighter
fabrics · color removal · oxidizing · brightening · linens · bleach powder · peroxide · spot remover · fading · pulp and paper
pungent
Sharply strong-smelling
- acridUnpleasantly sharp-smelling
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
- irritatingCausing mild frustration
fumes · caustic · bleachy · pool smell · noxious · eye-watering · nasal irritation · ventilation · off-gassing · vapor
oxidizer
Electron-accepting reactant
alkaline · pH · aqueous solution · reactive · decomposition · unstable · concentration · dilution · electrolysis · brine
shock treatment
Electrical psychiatric therapy
- pH balanceAcid-base measurement ratio
- stabilizedMade steady or constant
- spa treatmentProfessional relaxation service
pool maintenance · test strips · hot tub · water clarity · pool service