Fixing Low pH - How Much Borax to Add to Pool to Raise pH

Figuring out exactly how much borax to add to pool to raise ph can feel a bit like a high school chemistry project you never actually signed up for. If you've walked out to your backyard only to find your eyes stinging or your skin feeling like sandpaper after a quick dip, your pH is likely bottoming out. While most pool shops will try to sell you a fancy container of "pH Increaser," many seasoned pool owners just head to the laundry aisle of the local grocery store for a box of 20 Mule Team Borax. It's the same basic chemistry, just way cheaper and often more effective. ...

April 30, 2026 · 6 min · Smitha Mendoza