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The best pool chlorine floaters for continuous cleaning

Cleaning your pool just got easier with these pool chlorine floaters

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Keeping up with cleaning a pool is hard work. Fortunately, there are ways to streamline the process of cleaning and maintaining your oasis. Adding a pool chlorine floater helps take the guesswork out of dispensing chlorine and ensures you always have the right ratio in your pool water. Use one of our top choices for the best pool chlorine floaters, and you can kick back and relax all season long.

Chlorine tab floaters do exactly what it sounds like they do. They float on top of your pool for easy access, which certainly makes things simple. Their most convenient aspect, though, is that they allow you to customize the amount of chlorine in your pool with a slow-release dispenser. With consistent use, you’ll see a clearer, healthier pool and be ready to swim any time the mood strikes. Our favorite choices for chlorine tab floaters are efficient, reliable, and durable — all necessary for easing pool cleaning.

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Swimline Floating Chlorine Dispenser

Best Overall

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Swimline’s chlorine dispenser is a large-capacity option for bigger pools and can hold both 1-inch and 3-inch chlorine tablets. It automatically releases the required chlorine, and you can adjust the dispenser to include custom amounts. Get the chlorine ratio just right and ensure your pool is clean and safe all season long.

Milliard Chlorine Floater

Best Adjustable

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Milliard’s adjustable chlorine float also allows you to use both 1-inch and 3-inch chlorine tablets to clean your pool. You can adjust the amounts for a customized chlorine solution, and the ABS plastic housing can withstand the abrasiveness of the elements and pool chemicals. A thermometer reads in both Celsius and Fahrenheit, and chlorine is dispensed as you see fit, evenly and over time.

GAME Derby Duck Spa Chemical Dispenser

Best for Spas

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Game’s super fun chlorine dispenser resembles the cute rubber duckies of your childhood. It’s compatible with 1-inch tablets, holding up to three tablets at a time, and the expander basket allows you to customize the amount you need in your pool. The durable plastic material holds its color even under ultraviolet exposure, and it tips over to let you know it’s time to add more tablets to the dispenser.

Too busy for pool maintenance and need to streamline your cleaning process? It can certainly be time-consuming and demanding when you have to manually clean your pool, constantly check chlorine levels, and make regular adjustments to your pool’s chemicals. Automatic chlorine dispensers take at least one thing off your plate. The ones on our list make keeping your pool water safe a breeze. Stay ready for the entire swim season with the right chemical levels. All that’s left is to sit back and enjoy your private oasis.

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