Water Care & Testing
Step 1: Sanitizers to Clean Water
Killing bacteria and preventing algae is a vital step
Sanitizers are the key ingredients of proper pool maintenance. Chlorine and bromine keep the water clear, protected from bacteria and help control algae. They are part of the BioGuard® 3-Step Pool Care System.
The SilkGuard® advantage
- The best BioGuard® sanitizers feature SilkGuard® technology and are found ONLY at BioGuard® dealers
- Makes water soft and smooth
- Prevents scaling, protects against corrosion and metal staining
- Protects pool equipment for longer life
SilkGuard Complete™ Sticks
- Sanitizes pool water longer with SmartGuard technology
- Keeps water amazingly clear
- Has algae killing crystals
- Skimmer application
- SilkGuard makes water feel softer and protects equipment
- Replaces the use of Silk Tabs, Silk Sticks and Smart SilkGuard Sticks
SilkGuard Complete™ Tablets
- Sanitizes pool water longer with SmartGuard technology
- Keeps water amazingly clear
- Has algae killing crystals
- Skimmer application
- SilkGuard makes water feel softer and protects equipment
- Replaces the use of Silk Tabs, Silk Sticks and Smart SilkGuard Sticks
BioGuard® Basic Tabs
- 3″ white compressed trichlor tablets
- Stabilized chlorinating agent
- Floater, skimmer and chlorinator use
Super Soluble™
- Quick-dissolving granules
- Excellent for sanitizing small vinyl-lined pools
- Broadcast application use only
Step 2: Shock to Remove Contaminants
Destroying organic contaminants* from the environment and bathers is important
Shocking your pool water is a needed step for proper pool maintenance. Shocks or oxidizers chemically destroy organic contaminants, remove combined chlorine and help restore water clarity. This is the second step of the BioGuard 3-Step Pool Care System.
*such as perspiration, suntan lotions, hair sprays, body oils, urine, pet dander, and cosmetics.
Isn’t shocking just for when your water has a problem?
No. Shocking should be part of your pool maintenance. While it does help with troubleshooting, when part of a routine it removes contaminants that cause cloudy water and helps keep the water crystal clear and sparkling.
Smart Shock®
- BioGuard’s best to kill bacteria, oxidize, buffer and clarify your water
- Contains blue algae killing crystals
- Treat and swim in as soon as 15 minutes
Burnout® 3
Calcium Hypochlorite
- Fast-dissolving, granular chlorine shock
- Suitable for vinyl and plaster pools
- Maintains brilliantly clear water
Burnout® 73
Calcium Hypochlorite
- Superchlorinator for swimming pools
- Suitable for use in all pool types
- Restores sparkle and clarity to pool water
Oxysheen®
- Fast-acting, non-chlorine shock oxidizer that destroys contaminants
- Clears cloudy water
- Treat and swim in as soon as 15 minutes
Step 3: Algae Killing & Prevention
Prevent algae before it becomes an issue
The addition of algicide is needed for proper pool maintenance. Sanitizers or shock/oxidizers alone may not keep algae at bay and this step is needed to keep your pool completely clear of any growth. This is the third part of the BioGuard 3-Step Pool Care System.
Do all algicides kill algae?
Not all algicides are alike, only algicides that have been approved by the EPA for killing algae actually perform. All BioGuard products have been thoroughly reviewed and proven effective. Various kinds of algae may require different treatments to ensure they are eliminated.
BioGuard Algae Complete™
- BioGuard Algae Complete™
- Copper Algaecide
- Kills AND prevents algae
- Prevents and Kills green, mustard and black algae
- For use in all pool types
- Non-foaming
- One bottle will last 3 months for a 20,000 gallon pool
Back Up® 2
- Non-staining formula prevents a wide variety of algae
- Powerful wetting agent and surfactant help it work into cracks and crevices
- Not appropriate for pools with attached spas or water features
Algae All 60®
- Excellent for use with pools with attached spas or fountains
- Works in chlorinated or brominated pools
- Prevents all types of algae
Optimizer® Plus
- Enhances water quality, softens water and prevents algae
- Works with most sanitizers: chlorine, bromine and biguanide
- Reduces cloudiness in water
Banish®
- Our premium formula, highly effective, kills ALL types of algae
- Fast-acting, non-foaming, producing results in 24 hours
- Use in chlorine or bromine pools with all surfaces or filter types
Spot Kill® and Spot Kill® WP
- Especially effective on black algae growth
- Spot Kill WP is for white plaster pools only (do not use on any bleachable surfaces)
Step 4: Water Enhancers
Restore sparkle to your pool water
Water enhancers not only get rid of cloudy water and make it brilliantly clear but also help your filter work more efficiently.
Why take the additional step of an enhancer?
Your pool is your investment. Having beautiful, sparkling clean water allows you to enjoy spending time in your pool. Enhancers bring out the beauty in your water and keep your filter working at maximum efficiency so you have more time in the pool instead of outside of it.
Pool Complete™
To maintain sparkling clear water
- 3-in-1 high intensity weekly formula adds the final touch to any pool program
- Keeps water AMAZINGLY clear
- Prevents build-up around the pool waterline
- Continuously removes phosphate to the filter
Polysheen® Blue
To maintain sparkling clear water
- Highly concentrated water clarifier, no dilution needed
- Fast-acting formula that clears cloudy water
- Recommended for weekly use
- For all pool and filter types
Natural Clarifier
To maintain sparkling clear water
- Keeps your water sparkling and your filter working at peak efficiency
- Biodegradable and contains no dye or fragrance
- Works with natural ingredient, Chitosan (made from crustacean exoskeletons), to capture sediment particles
- Suitable for all pool surface types and all treatment types
Pool Opening Complete™
Treat cloudy water and remove unwanted contaminants
- Turns water amazingly clear
- Removes winter filth
- Cleans pool water
- Works in all pool types (in-ground, above ground, saltwater)
Pool Tonic™
Treat cloudy water and remove unwanted contaminants
- Eliminates cloudy, hazy or dull water
- Removes phosphate and other common contaminants
- Dual-action formula treats up to 20,000 gallons
Power Floc™
Treat cloudy water and remove unwanted contaminants
- Clears excessively cloudy water commonly associated with algae blooms
- Concentrated formula that works quickly
- Particles settle to bottom of the pool for vacuum removal
- The more debris in the water the faster it works
Sparkle Up®
Treat cloudy water and remove unwanted contaminants
- Works with your filter to remove tiny particles of suspended dirt, plaster, dust and more
- Restores water sparkle, keeps water clear
- Aids in removal of copper and iron to prevent metal staining
- For use with all filter types
Smart Shield™
Maintain water temperature and reduce water loss
- Effective reduction of water loss and maintaining water temps
- Creates an ultra-thin, invisible layer on the water surface
- Family-friendly alternative to physical pool covers
- Long-lasting results from small doses
Skim Mor®
Increase your filter’s efficiency
- Treated with Myclex® to attack oils, lotions and cosmetics
- Stops debris and scum before it reaches your filter
- Extends the life of the filter
- Easy to use – just slip onto skimmer
Natural Result™
Eliminate odors and waterline build-up
- Natural enzyme product that controls odors and waterline build-up
- Improves filtration
- Keeps your pool cleaner longer
- Recommended for use once a week use
