2019 Bleach Prices

[jasonwbaggett]

Aside from the concern about the bleach being "old" my local Home Depot has a three pack at 10% that's a pretty good deal.
128 oz. 3-pack for $9.98. If you buy four or more it's $8.98.

Model # 30128HDX Internet #303115700 Store SKU #1002762476

 

[epro05]

I guess it's about time to get the 2019 bleach price thread going. So I'll start.
Pool Essentials Chlorinating Liquid 10%. 2 gallon pack at Walmart for $6.44 ($3.22 per gallon).

 

[ajw22]

Thanks for the point out. Very helpful for my pool opening next month and available in my area.

 

[chayne]

i saw that at the local home depot here also. i checked the the date code and i think it was december something of 2018. i know it was toward end of december, like day 352 or something like that.

 

[sccm_sysadmin]

Wal-Mart usually has their "Great Value Cleaning Bleach" for $1.77/gallon, 6% strength. Corresponds to about $0.23/oz of bleach. Almost always brand new, usually no more than a week old.

The Pool Essentials 10% at that price is $0.25/oz of bleach. Not a huge difference but it does add up after awhile.

 

[coachhim]

Atwoods has bleach on sale right now $1.99 gallon. "Online Pool Shock" 10%, don't know any dates
Atwoods Bleach

 

[HempsteadJack]

It was just a matter of time for HEB in Houston to drop their concentration to 6% from 8.5%. Price is the same $2.67 for 121 oz.

 

[coachhim]

Went to Atwoods today. if there is one in the area you need to go. The bleach has a manufacture date of March 4, 2019. $1.99 per gallon.

 

[bdrums]

Anyone else notice that the bleach at HEB is almost non-existent? The 2 near us (Spring/The Woodlands) have empty shelves. Or mostly empty.

 

[nhamp07]

Anyone else notice that the bleach at HEB is almost non-existent? The 2 near us (Spring/The Woodlands) have empty shelves. Or mostly empty.

It's because they are exchanging their stock to a new bleach that is 6%.

 

[chayne]

kicking myself right now, i went right by Atwoods today, wished i had stopped.

 

[Chrissykr]

Went to Atwoods today. if there is one in the area you need to go. The bleach has a manufacture date of March 4, 2019. $1.99 per gallon.

I have used their pool shock for four years and it is always fresh. I ran and got another batch today and they told me that they will be raising the price in the next few weeks.

 

[Edc1911]

Aside from the concern about the bleach being "old" my local Home Depot has a three pack at 10% that's a pretty good deal.
128 oz. 3-pack for $9.98. If you buy four or more it's $8.98.

Model # 30128HDX Internet #303115700 Store SKU #1002762476
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Went today and bought my 3 packs (x5). date code of 19088. Saved $5 for them all. Comes out to 2.99/gal for %10, not bad.

 

[derek533]

Aldi has since dropped their concentration as well from 8.25% down to 6%. Same price as always though at about $2.59/gallon. Problem I ran into with Aldi however is that sometimes I swear the bleach I got had sat somewhere in a warehouse or stockroom for eons as the color was all but gone when I poured it into the pool.

 

[laprjns]

Ocean State Job Lot, in Enfield CT - another year of 12.5% 1 gallon jugs at $2.99. Their current stock is Austin Pool Tech Shock with a date code of 19 066 (March 7th, 2019).

 

[mikefamig]

In Springfield, MA and Enfield, CT, Ocean State Job Lot, $2.99/gallon for 12.5% ($11.96 + state tax for 4 1-gal. jugs), same as last year. Best deal around for those who can't handle 5-10 gallon carboys.

I priced 5 gallon jugs last year and OSJL was cheaper. Where do you get a better price?

Mike.

 

[djdonte]

Home depot has 3 gallon boxes of 10% for 9.98. Only concern is its kept outdoors in the garden section. HEB is now 5.25 last time I used it.

 

[Cody]

Best going in North Texas (Prosper, McKinney, Frisco area) right now is 2.5 gallon refills at Pinch a Penny in McKinney for 7.88....it's labeled at 10.5%. $3.15 per gallon.

Wal Mart 2 packs of Pool Essentials 10% are typically $6.44 but none of my locals have them...just single gallons (plus they are 2018 dates) for $3.64. No thanks.

Home Depot 3 Gallons of 10% for $9.98 but also late 2018 and stored outside...in shade, but outside.

 

[Texas Splash]

It was just a matter of time for HEB in Houston to drop their concentration to 6% from 8.5%. Price is the same $2.67 for 121 oz.

San Antonio finally stocked their shelves with the new stuff. I voiced my complaint with the store manager (educated him) . I asked for him to elevate this as they will lose a lot of revenue from pool owners across the state. They lowered the % strength but are still charging the SAME amount! Foul!

 

[mknauss]

I see a SWCG in Pat's future -----------------------