This is the summary of consumer reviews for CLOROX Pool&Spa XtraBlue 3-Inch Long Lasting Chlorinating Tablets, 5-Pound Chlorine. The BoolPool rating for this product is Very Good, with 4.20 stars, and the price range is $44 -$59.

The CLOROX Pool & Spa XtraBlue 3-Inch Long Lasting Chlorinating Tablets is an easy way of keeping the pool clean year-round. This five-pound bag of chlorine tablets come packed for simply dropping into the pool and letting the highly concentrated powder dissolve to clear away bacteria, scales, growth, and clarify pool water. Not only does the chlorinated tablets extend the health of the pool water and prevent algae growth, it also protects the water from sunlight. Clorox also provides instructions on how many tablets should be used based on the quantity of the pool.

Customers say these tablets are easy to use, and overall simpler than liquid chlorine. Also, many say they are safer to use around children and pets. Many say the tablets work well, last long, and keep the interior of the pool from developing grime or scales over time. They say they believe these tablets are the reason they only need to drain and clean their pool a handful of times each year.

Some say they have had a number of issues with these tablets. For instance, many have reported that these tablets have come broken or crumbled in their packaging. While there is nothing inherently wrong with crumbled product as it still works, many want the tablets to come in one piece as advertised.