Bleach has gotten very expensive

[TomAtlanta]

Is there any good alternative to bleach, or what is the best way to get cheap bleach?

 

[ajw22]

Nope.

Status of Chlorine Product Availability and Pricing | US EPA

Provides status update on conditions impacting the availability and pricing of chlorine products, as well as the outlook for water and wastewater systems.

www.epa.gov

 

[IceShadow]

We’re lucky up here and Menards, Farm and Fleet, and Woodman’s all still have reasonably priced chlorine.

 

[midlifecrisis]

Is there any good alternative to bleach, or what is the best way to get cheap bleach?

Most people are seeing about 5.50 ish at Walmart, but I have seen mention of cheaper at some regional places.

 

[.ben]

Salt Water Chlorine Generators

Salt Water Generators are designed to produce small amounts of chlorine continuously. This is perfect for day to day use and reduces work for the homeowner.

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[ajw22]

Most people are seeing about 5.50 ish at Walmart, but I have seen mention of cheaper at some regional places.

$5.50 for what % chlorine? A full gallon 128 oz jug?

I pay $8/gallon for 12.5%

 

[midlifecrisis]

$5.50 for what % chlorine? A full gallon 128 oz jug?

I pay $8/gallon for 12.5%

Yessir. $5.47 for 128oz of Pool Essentials 10% liquid chlorine. Link

 

[PoolStored]

5.50 for what % chlorine? A full gallon 128 oz jug?

I pay $8/gallon for 12.5%

$3.99 for 12.5%

Pro-Clor Liquid Pool Shock - 1 Gallon

This liquid chlorinator is designed for swimming pool water disinfection. It is recommended that you shock or super chlorinate your pool once a week to destroy algae, bacteria, and other viruses. This chlorinator is easy and ready to use, so you can enjoy swimming in a clean pool.

www.menards.com

 

[ajw22]

Yessir. $5.47 for 128oz of Pool Essentials 10% liquid chlorine. Link

That is about the same cost/ppm as 12.5% for $8.

 

[ajw22]

$3.99 for 12.5%

Pro-Clor Liquid Pool Shock - 1 Gallon

This liquid chlorinator is designed for swimming pool water disinfection. It is recommended that you shock or super chlorinate your pool once a week to destroy algae, bacteria, and other viruses. This chlorinator is easy and ready to use, so you can enjoy swimming in a clean pool.

www.menards.com

Unfortunately the closest Menrad for me is hundreds of miles away in Pittsburgh.

 

[IceShadow]

$3.99 for 12.5%

Pro-Clor Liquid Pool Shock - 1 Gallon

This liquid chlorinator is designed for swimming pool water disinfection. It is recommended that you shock or super chlorinate your pool once a week to destroy algae, bacteria, and other viruses. This chlorinator is easy and ready to use, so you can enjoy swimming in a clean pool.

www.menards.com

It’s $4.48. Menards’ rebate isn’t typically worth factoring into prices. >.>

 

[midlifecrisis]

$3.99 for 12.5%

Pro-Clor Liquid Pool Shock - 1 Gallon

This liquid chlorinator is designed for swimming pool water disinfection. It is recommended that you shock or super chlorinate your pool once a week to destroy algae, bacteria, and other viruses. This chlorinator is easy and ready to use, so you can enjoy swimming in a clean pool.

www.menards.com

Unfortunately, we don't have any Menards here. Fortunately, I'm not a jug lugger any longer. I bought wo gallons a couple of weeks ago when starting up the SWG to have some as a backup and help with dial-in, but my days are over.

 

[PoolStored]

Unfortunately the closest Menrad for me is hundreds of miles away in Pittsburgh.

You have an open invitation, I have lots of Menards around me and interstate transport of LC is not a crime. Come visit!

 

[ajw22]

You have an open invitation, I have lots of Menards around me and interstate transport of LC is not a crime. Come visit!

447 miles and 6:45 this time of night. Let me calculate the breakeven for number of gallons I need to haul.

 

[PoolStored]

447 miles and 6:45 this time of night. Let me calculate the breakeven for number of gallons I need to haul.

IRS rate, round trip to Ashtabula $475. 50 Gallons of 12.5% Bleach @ $3.99, $199.50. The opportunity to hang out with PoolStored...Priceless.

 

[laprjns]

Is there an Ocean State Job Lot near you? Check here. $5.99 for a gallon of 12.5%.

 

[blazer58]

Today is last day of sale at Menards
Was at my local one and picked up two cases
They had thousands of bottles only a week old

 

[TomAtlanta]

I bought some bleach at Publix. It says "50% more uses, concentrated" but it does not give me a percent. How can I compare deals if I don't know the percent of chlorine in it?

 

[RLP]

Make sure it is just bleach, with no additives.

 

[TomAtlanta]

It is bleach with no additives. I know to check that. My question is how to find out the percentage of chlorine in it so I can compare it to other products.