HTH™ Pool Care 6-Way Test Strip

Pool Test Strips for Pool Water Testing

  • The front packaging of HTH Pool Care 6-Way Test Strips containing 30 strips, highlighting three testing options—scan, text, and chart—and a balance label at the bottom.
  • The back packaging of HTH 6-Way Test Strips displaying detailed step-by-step instructions for the scan, text, and chart water testing methods alongside an app store download section.
  • Red and white life buoy in water with HTH logo and instructions on how to use it.
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HTH™ Pool Care 6-Way Test Strip

Pool Test Strips for Pool Water Testing

HTH™ 6-Way Pool Test Strips measure your pool water chemistry in seconds, with optional app-based digital readings.

  • Tests 6 key levels: free chlorine, bromine, pH, total alkalinity, calcium hardness, and cyanuric acid
  • Works in chlorine, bromine, and saltwater pools
  • Scan with the free HTH™ Test to Swim™ app for digital results and dosing recommendations
  • Stays accurate 12-18 months when stored cool and dry

Product Benefits

Six-Level Testing in Seconds

Pool test strips measure free chlorine, bromine, pH, total alkalinity, calcium hardness, and cyanuric acid. These are the six parameters that matter most for swimmer safety, pool sanitizer effectiveness, and protecting pool surfaces and pool equipment.

App-Connected for Easier Reading

Scan your test strip with the free HTH™ Test to Swim™ app for instant digital readings and personalized dosing recommendations. The app removes the guesswork of color-matching by eye, especially in low light or for colorblind users.

Compatible With All Pool Types

Works in chlorine, bromine, and saltwater pools. These swimming pool test strips give reliable readings on traditional chlorine systems, saltwater chlorine generators, and bromine systems.

Reliable Storage and Shelf Life

Strips stay accurate 12-18 months when stored cool, dry, and tightly capped. Even brief humidity exposure damages the reagent pads, so never store near the pool, in a bathroom, or in a hot car. Always check the expiration date printed on the bottle.

How to Use

Testing Your Pool Water

Test your pool water using one of three methods:

  • Mobile App: Download the HTH™ App and scan your test strip with your phone’s camera for digital results
  • Text Support: Text “HELP” to 484-123 for personalized pool care support
  • Color Chart: Compare your test strip to the color chart provided with the product

1. Dip Test Strip in Water

You’ll see results on the colored strip in seconds. Dip one test strip into pool water for 2 seconds, wrist deep, away from jets or return lines. Remove with pads facing up. Do not shake off excess water. Hold strip level for 20 seconds

2. Get Personalized Results

Download the HTH™ Test to Swim app, compare your strip to the side of the bottle or text a photo to 484-123. We’ll give you personalized instructions in seconds.

3. Adjust Chemicals as Needed

Use your personalized results to balance the chemicals in your swimming pool water.

4. Test & Balance Weekly

Repeat this process weekly to keep your swimming pool water beautifully clean, clear and healthy.

Safety, Storage, and Disposal

Storage

  • Keep test strips in their original container with lid tightly closed
  • Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
  • Keep away from pool chemicals and cleaning products
  • Use only as directed

Disposal

  • Dispose of used test strips in household trash
  • Do not flush test strips down the toilet
  • Recycle empty container where facilities exist

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What do 6-Way Pool Test Strips test for?

    HTH™ 6?Way Test Strips measure free chlorine, bromine, pH, total alkalinity, calcium hardness, and cyanuric acid (CYA) — the six key parameters needed to maintain balanced, safe pool water.

    For added convenience, users can scan their results with the HTH™ Test to Swim app, which analyzes the strip and recommends the exact HTH™ products and dosages needed.

  • How do you use pool test strips?

    Dip one strip into pool water at elbow depth for 2 seconds, remove without shaking, and hold flat (do not wipe). After 30 seconds, compare the color pads to the chart on the bottle in natural light. Record results and adjust chemicals as needed.

    For instant digital results, users can download the HTH™ Test to Swim app and scan the test strip with their phone, or reference the online HTH™ pool test strip color chart at https://HTH™pools.com/pages/pool-test-strip-color-chart

  • Are HTH™ pool test strips accurate?

    HTH™ test strips provide fast, reliable readings suitable for routine pool maintenance and daily monitoring. When used with the HTH™ Test to Swim app, results are digitized and translated into clear treatment recommendations.

    For the most precise measurements — especially at pool opening, closing, or when troubleshooting a problem — the HTH™ 6?Way Liquid Test Kit offers greater accuracy.

  • HTH™ test strip instructions — how do I read the results?

    After dipping the strip for 2 seconds and waiting 30 seconds, compare each color pad to the matching row on the bottle chart in natural light. Retest if results seem unexpected, as sunscreen, lotions, or cross?contamination can affect readings.

    Alternatively, scanning the strip with the HTH™ Test to Swim app eliminates guesswork and automatically interprets the results for you.

  • Why does my pool test strip show low chlorine even though I just added it?

    Low chlorine readings after dosing can indicate that CYA (stabilizer) is too low, sunlight is consuming chlorine rapidly, the pool has high chlorine demand from algae or organic load, or the strip has expired.

    Use the HTH™ Test to Swim app to confirm stabilizer levels and receive specific dosing instructions. Always check the strip expiration date printed on the bottle.

  • How do I store HTH™ pool test strips to keep them accurate?

    Keep the bottle tightly capped at all times — even brief exposure to humidity degrades the reagent pads. Store in a cool, dry location away from heat, sunlight, and moisture. Never store in a bathroom, near the pool, or in a hot car.

    Check the expiration date printed on the bottom of the bottle. When stored correctly, strips typically last 12–18 months after opening.

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Quick Pool Tips

  • Always read product label directions prior to using and use only as directed

  • Always add chemicals to pool water, never the other way around

  • Never add chemicals to pool water when people are in the pool

  • Warning symbol with a triangle and exclamation mark on a blue background

    Never mix products together

  • Always store pool products in a cool, dry location and out of direct sunlight