Easy Pool Maintenance

Easy Pool Maintenance

Why hire an expensive third-party pool care service? With the AquaGuard® system, you can do pool maintenance yourself and potentially save thousands annually on outsourcing costs.

Calculations based on a 45,000 gallon pool.

The System

BALANCERS


A balanced pH helps prevent eye and skin irritation, and can help reduce damage to filtration equipment and pool surfaces.

Remember:
• Ideal range for pH is 7.4-7.6
• Test your pool's pH every day
• Use a proper test kit

Treats:
Saltwater Pools, Cloudy Water, Eye and Skin Irritation, and Chlorine Odor

 

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SANITIZERS


Chlorinating your pool water daily is an easy and effective way to control algae and bacteria. When you sanitize the water, you help prevent bacteria and algae growth.

Remember:
• Ideal range for free chlorine is 1.0-1.5 ppm (varies by state)
• Test chlorine levels every day

Treats:
Chlorine Odor, Brown and Mustard Algae, Green Algae, and Black Algae

 

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SHOCK


Periodic shocking removes organic waste materials such as suntan oils, perspiration, and other organic materials.

Remember:
• The best time to shock is early evening, so the sun will not reduce the effectiveness of the treatment.

Treats:
Saltwater Pools, Cloudy Water, Eye and Skin Irritation, Chlorine Odor, Brown and Mustard Algae, Green Algae, and Black Algae

 

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ALGAE CONTROL


AquaGuard® algaecides are specifically targeted to remove common green, black, or mustard (yellow) algae types.

Remember:
• To treat algae, first identify the type
• Second, use the proper task-specific algaecide to treat and prevent green, black, or mustard (yellow) algae growth.

Treats:
Saltwater Pools, Brown and Mustard Algae, Green Algae, and Black Algae

 

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SPECIALTY


Clarifiers are designed to keep your pool water crystal clear.

Treats:
Saltwater Pools and Blue and Green Algae

 

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Pool Maintenance Tips

Always

• Store chemicals in a well-ventilated and locked area

• Wear gloves when handling pool chemicals

• Put spilled products into pool water

• Post all state-regulated safety signs

• Keep all chemicals out of the reach of children

• Keep maintenance records organized

Never

• Mix any pool or spa chemicals together

• Add water to any pool chemicals (always add pool chemicals to water)

• Allow dry chemicals to become damp or wet

• Place spilled products in dumpster/trash

Pool Maintenance Resources