November 2011
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Though snow and cooler temperatures may still be in the forecast for many regions of the country, residents in Sun Belt states have pool season on their minds. With spring nearly in sight, pool owners in warmer parts of the country must begin the process of opening their pools for the summer.
To get the tiles sparkling and the filter humming, your pool will need a little TLC this time of year—but pool treatment can be simple if you have the right products. Be sure to stock up with these essentials for your start-of-season pool treatment needs:
Cloudy Water
- POOLIFE® TurboBlu® Clarifier clears water and allows you to jump in immediately.
- POOL Breeze MegaBlu Clarifier provides crystal clear water without affecting pH balance or other water chemistry.
Chlorine-free Treatment
- BAQUACIL Sanitizer and Algistat help control the growth of bacteria and algae.
- BAQUACIL Oxidizer helps water continue to sparkle.
- BAQUACIL CDX keeps up oxidizer residuals and water clarity.
Dirty Pool Tiles
- POOLIFE Tile Cleaner Rx features an extra strength formula that removes oil, grime and mineral scale from tile, vinyl and plaster surfaces.
- POOL Breeze Tile Cleaner Rx has an extra-strength, concentrated formula for cleaning common pool surfaces.
Dirty or Clogged Filter
- BAQUACIL® Backwash Filter Cleaner is a chlorine-free filter treatment that removes organic and inorganic buildup and cleans sand particles as you backwash.
- POOLIFE Enzyme for Pools is a completely natural product that keeps water cleaner with a powerful, concentrated enzyme formula that clears organics and removes odors.
Saltwater Generator Protection
- POOLIFE® CELL Protect guards your saltwater generator from scale and oily buildup and reduces phosphates to prolong the life of the generator and increase its efficiency.
Need to stock up for the season? Use our store locator to find a dealer near you.
