Both Chlorine and Baquacil have advantages and disadvantages. Chlorine is a much stronger sanitizer, killing bacteria almost instantly. With that comes the possibility for skin and eye irritation, bleached hair and bathing suits, it can also bleach the pool liner and once the CL reading is that high it takes time for the sunlight to naturally bring it down where with Baquacil you can swim within 30 minutes of adding any product since they are all liquids and made with hydrogen peroxide.

The chlorine odor and stinging eyes that people complain about are the result of compounds called Chloramines. Chloramines are bather contaminants that react with the chlorine to produce nitrogen and give off a strong odor and can cause skin irritation.

Baquacil is not the magic potion that everyone claims it is. You still need to balance your pool water, use shock and algaecides to keep organic contaminants in check. Baquacil is not compatible with a lot of other brands of swimming pool chemicals, so be careful.

Baquacil products do not dissolve in high heat like chlorine products do, and they also do not release offensive odors caused by said dissipation (chloramines); thus, making Baquacil quite well suited for hot climates.