Uncovering the 2 Main Types of Chlorine

Have you wondered about the two types of chlorine you use in your pool? If so, this video is for you! David uncovers the two main types of chlorine you use in your swimming pool.

Now that you’ve watched David and learned about the two types of chlorine, here’s a little bit more information.

Shock Your Pool to Remove Contaminants

Destroying organic contaminants such as perspiration, suntan lotions, hair sprays, body oils, urine, pet dander, and cosmetics from the environment and bathers is important.

You want to add shocking your pool water as a step for proper pool maintenance. Shocks or oxidizers chemically destroy organic contaminants, remove combined chlorine, and help restore water clarity. This is the second step of the BioGuard 3-Step Pool Care System.

Some people think shocking their pool is only for when your water has a problem. Is this true?

No! Shocking should be part of your ongoing pool maintenance. While it does help with troubleshooting, when part of a routine, it removes contaminants that cause cloudy water and helps keep the water crystal clear and sparkling.

BioGuard Smart Shock®

• BioGuard’s best product to kill bacteria, oxidize, buffer, and clarify your water.
• It contains blue algae-killing crystals
• Treat your pool and swim in as soon as 15 minutes.
• It can be used with the BioGuard 3-Step Care System

Sanitizers Clean Your Water

Killing bacteria and preventing algae is a vital step in your regular pool care.

Sanitizers are the key ingredients of proper pool maintenance. Chlorine and bromine keep the water clear, protect it from bacteria, and help control algae. They are part of the BioGuard® 3-Step Pool Care System.

The best BioGuard sanitizers feature a unique blend of premium technologies that are found ONLY at BioGuard dealers, like Townley Pool and Spa. SilkGuard technology makes your pool water soft and smooth, prevents scaling, and protects against corrosion, and metal staining. SmartGuard® technology makes tabs and sticks last longer than plain white chlorine products!

SilkGuard Complete® Tabs/Sticks

• For all pools, pumps, and applications.
• Unique compressed blue sanitizer tabs or sticks that dissolve much slower when the pump is turned off due to BioGuard’s SmartGuard® technology.
• It contains algae-fighting crystals for improved performance.
• It can be used with the 3-Step BioGuard Care System.

Final Thoughts on Pool Chlorine

To summarize, there is a difference between chlorine tablets and granules. The tablets are your constant sanitizer, and you want to replenish these as they dissolve in your pool water.

The granules are to shock your pool on a weekly basis, after heavy bather loads, or after a big storm for a super clean!

Have questions? At Townley Pool and Spa in Little Rock, we are always here to help you with all your pool care needs!