Alternate Pool Recipe (no Chlorine)
Thanks for your interest in what we did to our pool to remove Chlorine from it:
The Healthy Mineral Pool Guide
Chlorine Removal + Mineralization for Skin, Fascia, and Nervous System Health
This guide shows how to convert a standard pool into soft, mineral-rich water that supports the body instead of irritating it. The approach removes chlorine, then rebuilds the water with biologically compatible minerals.
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Pool Size Reference Used in This Guide
• 21,000 liters
• Metric to US conversion: ≈ 5,550 gallons
All instructions below are written for this pool size first, then broken down per 1,000 liters for easy scaling.
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What This System Does
• Neutralizes chlorine and chloramine
• Eliminates chemical bite and smell
• Mineralizes water for skin absorption
• Supports fascia hydration and muscle relaxation
• Calms the nervous system after swimming
• Works with normal residential pool filters
This is not a salt-chlorine system and does not generate chlorine.
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STEP-BY-STEP PROTOCOL
STEP 1: Remove Chlorine and Oxidative Stress
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Why we use it
Vitamin C chemically neutralizes chlorine and chloramine on contact. It converts them into harmless compounds, removing the sharp, drying effect that irritates skin, lungs, and eyes.
How it works
Vitamin C donates electrons, instantly reducing chlorine. No residue is left behind.
Amount for 21,000 L
• 400 g vitamin C powder
Per 1,000 L
• 19 g vitamin C
How to add
1. Dissolve fully in a bucket of warm water
2. Pour slowly into the deep end
3. Circulation pump ON
4. Circulate for 2–4 hours
Do not add other products during this window.
STEP 2: Mineralize the Water, The Foundation
Magnesium Chloride (Primary Mineral)
Why we use it
Magnesium chloride creates soft, living water similar to natural mineral springs. Magnesium absorbs through the skin and supports fascia hydration, muscle relaxation, and nervous system regulation.
How it works
Magnesium chloride dissolves completely, binding water into a more coherent, skin-friendly state without drying effects.
Amount for 21,000 L
• 60 kg magnesium chloride flakes
Per 1,000 L
• 2.85 kg magnesium chloride
How to add
• Split into 3 additions of 20 kg
• Add slowly into the deep end
• Circulation pump ON
• Wait 30–45 minutes between additions
STEP 3: Supportive Magnesium, Optional
Epsom Salt (Magnesium Sulfate)
Why we use it
Epsom salt adds a mild muscle-relaxing effect and osmotic support. It is supportive but not foundational.
How it works
Provides sulfate-bound magnesium that encourages short-term muscle release.
Amount for 21,000 L
• 10 kg Epsom salt
Per 1,000 L
• 0.48 kg Epsom salt
How to add
• Pre-dissolve if possible
• Pour evenly around the pool perimeter
• Circulation pump On
STEP 4: Trace Mineral Buffer and Clarity
Borax (Sodium Borate)
Why we use it
Borax provides trace boron, gently buffers pH, improves clarity, and discourages algae growth without toxicity.
How it works
Stabilizes water chemistry and reduces biofilm adhesion.
Amount for 21,000 L
• 1 kg borax
Per 1,000 L
• 48 g borax
How to add
• Dissolve fully in warm water
• Pour into deep end
• Circulate 4–6 hours
Do not exceed this amount.
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OPTIONAL STEP 5: Oxidation Polish, If Needed
Hydrogen Peroxide
Why we use it
Provides occasional oxidation for organic load and clarity. It breaks down into water and oxygen.
How it works
Oxidizes bacteria and organic matter without leaving residue.
Maintenance dose equivalent for 21,000 L
• 250 ml of 35%
• OR 700 ml of 12%
• OR 1.5 L of 6%
• OR 3 L of 3%
Per 1,000 L
• 12 ml of 35%
• OR 33 ml of 12%
• OR 71 ml of 6%
• OR 143 ml of 3%
How to add
• Dilute 1:5 to 1:10
• Add in evening or low sun
• Circulation pump ON
• Wait 8–12 hours before swimming
Do not add within 24 hours of vitamin C.
WHAT YOU SHOULD NOTICE
Within minutes of swimming:
• Skin feels soft, not tight
• Eyes do not sting
• Breathing feels open
• Muscles decompress
• Body feels calm after exiting the pool
Most people describe it as “natural water, not a pool.”
MAINTENANCE GUIDE
• Vitamin C: only after fresh fill or chlorine exposure
• Magnesium chloride: add 10–15 kg every 4–6 weeks if heavily used
• Epsom salt: optional, 5 kg occasionally
• Borax: no more than once every 4–6 weeks
• Hydrogen peroxide: only when clarity or load calls for it
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is this OK for my pool?
Yes. This works with standard residential pools and circulation systems.
Does this hurt my filter or pump?
No. All components dissolve fully at these concentrations and do not clog or corrode filters.
Can I do this on any pool?
Yes, as long as it is not using a salt-chlorine generator or copper ion system.
How do I know it is working for my health?
You will notice less skin dryness, less irritation, deeper relaxation, and better recovery after swimming.
Why do not more people do this?
Most pool systems are built around disinfection, not biology. This approach prioritizes the human nervous system and tissue health.
Is it safe for children?
Yes, at these levels the water is gentler than conventional chlorine pools.
Is it safe for people taking medication?
Yes. This is not ingested, and magnesium absorption through skin is self-regulating. People commonly report improved comfort rather than reactions.
Is it safe long term?
Yes, when maintained at these levels and added in the correct order.
QUICK DOSING SUMMARY
Per 1,000 liters
• Vitamin C: 19 g
• Magnesium chloride: 2.85 kg
• Epsom salt: 0.48 kg
• Borax: 48 g
• Hydrogen peroxide: optional, see equivalents above
Your 21,000-liter pool
• Vitamin C: 400 g
• Magnesium chloride: 60 kg
• Epsom salt: 10 kg
• Borax: 1 kg
This process converts a chemically aggressive pool into mineralized, biologically friendly water that supports movement, recovery, and nervous system regulation.