You need to regularly check and maintain your sanitizer level because bacteria enter the pool continuously from many sources.
The most commonly used method of sanitizing pools is application of a chlorinating product. These products are available in stabilized and unstabilized forms. Of the two, stabilized chlorinating products are recommended because they contain a built-in shield that helps the chlorine level work longer by protecting it from sunlight burn-off.
The continuous chlorine level should be kept between 1.0-3.0 ppm (parts per million) for proper sanitation. Stabilized chlorinating products come in several forms including 1" and 3" tablets, sticks, granules and floaters.