Sanitize, Shock And Prevent Algae As Part Of Your Plan

You need to do several things to maintain a beautiful pool. But it’s not terribly time-consuming if you perform these tasks on a regular basis.

• Sanitize The Water
Add Hydrotech® stabilized chlorinating products to sanitize your pool water and kill bacteria 24 hours a day. Stabilized chlorinating products are protected from removal by sunlight and are a great way to keep your pool clean and clear. They’re available in a variety of convenient forms including sticks, tablets and granules. Keep your free chlorine level at 1.0 to 3.0 ppm at all times.

• Shock Regularly
Shocking is another important step because it removes undesirable compounds – like suntan lotion, perspiration, make-up, body oil, urine – from the pool water. For super clear water, add Hydrotech Crystal Clear Multi-Shock® once a week or as needed. More frequent shocking is needed after rain storms, heavy bather load, or exceptionally hot weather.

• Prevent Algae
An ounce of prevention is definitely worth a pound of cure when it comes to algae. Applying Hydrotech Algae Terminator or Swim Gard once a week should eliminate outbreaks of these unwanted microscopic plants. Preventing algae before it starts is another great reason for regular maintenance.