How To Change PH Levels

The most common occasions to change pH levels are in swimming pools or in hot tubs. A pH that is too high or too low could harm your skin or cause redness. The target pH level depends on what you are measuring; for example, a pH between five and six is normal for precipitation. You can use a pH test strip to see what the pH level is and determine if you need to raise or lower the level.

Things You'll Need

  • pH test strip
  • pH increaser
  • pH decreaser
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Instructions

    • 1

      Test the water in your pool or hot tub to identify its current pH level using the pH test strip.

    • 2

      Use pH increaser if the strip indicates the level is 7.5 or lower, or the strip says your pH is too low.

    • 3

      Use pH decreaser if the strip says the level is higher than 7.8, or if the strip says your pH is too high.