Problem: Cloudy Water

Definition/Cause: Hazy, murky appearance. Caused by poor filtration, inadequate circulation, water balance, low sanitizer levels and/or lack of routine oxidation.

Solution:

• Lo N Slo: Corrects high pH.
• Strip Kwik or NEW Improved Kleen It: Cleans dirty filter media.
• Burn Out Extreme or Burn Out 35: Boosts sanitizer levels

Problem: Algae

Definition/ Cause: A common "green" algae that can be free floating or wall-clinging. Ranges in severity from patches on walls and bottoms to entire pools. Can clog filters and create surface damage if left unchecked.

Solution:

• Banish: Kills all types of swimming pool algae.
• Spot Kill: Treats green or black algae in white plaster pools.

Problem: Black Algae

Definition / Cause: Forms in cracks and crevices on pool surfaces, especially plaster finishes. Known for skeletal growths that make it impervious to normal chlorine levels.

Solution:

• Banish: Kills all types of swimming pool algae.
• Spot Kill: Treats green or black algae in white plaster pools.

Problem: Mustard (yellow) algae

Definition/Cause: A chlorine-resistant form of green algae. Often resembles dirt or sand on bottom or sides of pool. It can be brushed away very easily, but returns quickly. Although it usually creates a large Chlorine demand, it has been known to survive in high levels of Chlorine.

Solution:

• Banish: Kills all types of swimming pool algae. 

Problem: Pink Slime

Definition / Cause: Often categorized as algae, but is actually a bacterial growth. Develops in remote places: inside the skimmer, behind the light, underneath ladder treads, around return fittings, and inside automatic pool cleaners.

Solution:

• Super Soluble  : Treats slime in chlorine or bromine pools.
• Successful eradication requires early detection and diligent effort since it has the ability to form a resistance to minimal levels of chlorine and can become more resistant the longer it is left unchecked.

Problem: Staining

Definition/ Cause: Discoloration of pool equipment and surfaces caused by contamination, sunlight and metals in pool water.

Solution:

• Stain Remover: Removes most stains from pool surfaces and returns all metals to pool water.
• Pool Magnet Plus: Ties up metals in pool water.

Problem: Foam

Definition/Cause: Foam is caused by elevated levels of algicide or a foaming algicide in pools with jetted returns, attached spas or water features

Solution:

• Anti-Foam: Eliminates foam quickly.
• To prevent foam from occurring due to high algicide levels, skip your next scheduled addition of Back Up

Problem: Scale

Definition/Cause: Scale formation is caused by high calcium hardness.

Solution:

• Scale Inhibitor: Eliminates scale discoloration. Helps prevent scale from forming on pool surfaces and damaging the equipment.

Problem: Chlorine Residual

Definition / Cause: The most common cause of increased chlorine demand is a high level of contaminants.

Solution:

• Burn Out or Burn Out 35: Corrects chlorine levels.
• Take a water sample to your BioGuard Dealer and let them perform a test to help determine the right amount of shock needed.