Saltwater pools feel better. They're not chemical-free.

Saltwater pools are worth considering if you want softer-feeling water and less chlorine smell—but they’re still chlorine pools, just generated from salt.

The main benefit is comfort. A salt chlorine generator uses dissolved salt to produce chlorine continuously, so you don’t get the harsh chlorine spike right after adding a tablet or shock. That means less eye sting, less dry skin, and less of that chemical smell. The water genuinely feels silkier, and you’re not hauling jugs of chlorine around.

You also spend less time testing and adding chemicals. The system does the dosing for you once it’s dialed in. That’s the real convenience win.

The catch: installation costs a couple thousand more, and the salt