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3-Step Approach to Pool Care

Bioguard makes pool care easy with their three-step program approach. This approach has proven to be extremely effective in preventing algae growth while maintaining proper water chemistry. The best part of this program is how little time and effort needs to be invested in order to get the best results. We at Pool Time endorse this approach and have seen positive results when customers follow this program.

Step One: Sanitize to kill bacteria and algae using any of the following products

SilkGuard Complete™ Tabs

Uses SilkGuard Complete Technology. Unlike traditional chlorine, SilkGuard’s special additives actually softens the water by attaching to hard water components and metal surfaces, which protects your pool equipment from scale, corrosion and staining, all while killing bacteria. Silk Products are available in 3″ tabs, 1″ tabs and sticks.
- Kill bacteria and control algae
- Makes water feel velvety smooth
- Protects pool equipment for longer life
- Prevents metal staining and corrosion
- Reduces scale formation
- Contain SunShield® Technology so that chlorine is protected from sunlight for long-lasting sanitation of pool water

SilkGuard Complete™ Sticks

BioGuard’s SilkGuard Complete™ Tabs and SilkGuard Complete™ Sticks enhanced with SilkGuard® Technology keep pool water sanitized and velvety smooth. They are available in 3" tabs, 1" tabs and sticks. SilkGuard Tabs and SilkGuard Sticks: -Kill bacteria -Control algae -Slow-dissolving sanitizers -Contain SunShield® Technology so that chlorine is protected from sunlight for long-lasting sanitization of pool water

Step Two: Oxidize and clarify for sparkling clear water

Smart Shock™


- Keeps water sparkling clear
- Multi-functional product shocks, oxidizes, buffers and clarifies
- Kills and prevents bacteria growth
- Unique blue algae-fighting crystals kill algae
- No need to mix or pre-dissolve
- Available in convenient 1 lb. bags, 2 lb. resealable bottles and 25 lb. buckets

Oxysheen

Fast-acting, non-chlorine shock oxidizer that destroys contaminants Clears cloudy water Treat and swim in as soon as 15 minutes Can be used with the BioGuard 3-Step Care System
- Can be used in all pool types
- Eliminates bather contaminants such as suntan oils, cosmetics, urine, etc.
- Keeps water clear and sparkling
- Destroys unpleasant “chlorine-like” odors
- Comes in easy-to-use, pre-measured 1 lb. bags for proper dosage and freshness
- No measuring or mixing
- Dissolves almost instantly so won’t cloud water
- Doesn’t raise calcium hardness, nor stablizier (cynuric acid) levels

Step Three: Prevent algae growth with an Algae Inhibitor

Back Up 2

This is BioGuard®’s most effective algae preventative.
- Highly effective formula prevents wide variety of algae growth
- Stable in sunlight and will not evaporate
- Activity increases as water temperature rises (and you need protection the most)
- Powerful surfactant/wetting agent makes Back Up able to work in tiny cracks and crevices where algae starts
- Will not affect pH levels
- Non-staining

Algae All 60

This product is a highly effective algae preventative. It is recommended for use with pools with an attached spa or water features.
- Excellent for use with pools with attached spas or fountains
- Treats stubborn algae growths in chlorine or bromine pools
- Non-foaming and non-staining
- Effective on all algae types
- Will not affect pH

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