How do I lower my ph level? I tested it myself and its a darker red then it even shows on the scale. My fiancÃ© went go Canadian Tire and they said they’ve never herd of thatâ?¦ they told him I must have read it wrong and got him to buy stuff to higher the ph levelâ?¦ I tested the water again today and as I read before its higher than the scale showsâ?¦ is that even safe for the kids to be in as they have been all day yesterday and today.

Question:

How do I lower my ph level? I tested it myself and its a darker red then it even shows on the scale. My fiancÃ© went go Canadian Tire and they said they’ve never herd of thatâ?¦ they told him I must have read it wrong and got him to buy stuff to higher the ph levelâ?¦ I tested the water again today and as I read before its higher than the scale showsâ?¦ is that even safe for the kids to be in as they have been all day yesterday and today.

Answer:

To power the pH use dry acid. The dark red coloration would indicate a higher than acceptable pH level which can cause skin and eye irritation as well as make your sanitizer less effective.