Look, pools are living things. They have moods. Sometimes they’re perfect, sometimes they’re jerks. High chlorine is just your pool being a dramatic diva. You can tame it.
Try the sun first because it’s free. Use hydrogen peroxide if you want a science project. Buy a neutralizer if you’re in a hurry. But whatever you do, keep testing until you hit that sweet spot of 1–3 ppm.
And if you see Dave at the next barbecue, tell him I said less is more. His pool is now my cautionary tale. You’re welcome.