Swimming Pool Water Care
We’re here to help with your swimming pool with trusted, high quality products from BioGuard.
You’ll find the perfect blend of proven expertise, personal attention and the best products to help you solve common problems at Townley Pool and Spa.
Don’t forget, you can also bring a water sample to our store, and we’ll test it for you. Then, we’ll print a computerized report to help you get you the right products to properly maintain your water.
BioGuard Tru•Blue Promise
Never worry about algae or cloudy water again!
If you own a swimming pool, then you know the memories you’re making with family and friends are irreplaceable.
But, you may also remember missing a moment or two due to a sudden outbreak of algae or the mysterious appearance of cloudy water.
These are the two most common issues that confront pool owners, and you know that the best course of action is to prevent them before they happen. But, perhaps you’ve cut a few corners and tried to get by with lower quality products or skipped a step or two to save time.
Now green or cloudy water occurs more often than you’d care to admit, and you’re spending more money than you need to!
The BioGuard Tru•Blue Promise program takes away your worries!
With this Promise:
- We ensure you are using quality products designed for ultimate prevention.
- We make sure you’re using them properly.
- You test your water on a regular basis with us.
By using BioGuard’s proven products, you’ll have spectacular looking water all season long. But the best part is that if you’re loyal to the Promise, and you still end up with algae or cloudy water, we’ll give you everything you need to fix it for FREE.
Now that’s peace of mind! Stop by and chat with us about this great new program!
Tru•Blue Promise Details
Pool season customers must:
- Use a chlorine sanitizer (salt, bromine or biguanide systems are not eligible at this time).
- Purchase at least one qualifying product from each of Step 1, Step 2 and Step 3 PLUS either Pool Complete™ or Optimizer Plus®. The qualifying Step Products are:
- Step 1/Sanitizers – all SilkGuard® products (1” SilkGuard ®Tabs, 3” SilkGuard® Tabs, SilkGuard® Sticks, Smart SilkGuard® Sticks)
- Step 2/Shock – Smart Shock®, Easy Shock N’ Swim®, BurnOut® 3, BurnOut® 35, BurnOut® 73
- Step 3/Algicide – Back Up® 2, Algae All 60®, Banish®
By registering for the Promise, your agree to:
- Continue to use only eligible BioGuard products and follow suggested treatment routine
- Get your water tested regularly at Townley Pool and Spa and perform the recommended water balance adjustments.
To redeem an algae or cloudy water issue:
- Bring a water sample to us for an ALEX® Water Analysis.
- Once the issue is verified, we will provide a FREE BioGuard Tru•Blue Promise Solution Kit containing products recommended by ALEX to fix the issue.
Swimming Pool Products
Sanitizers
Killing bacteria and preventing algae is a vital step.
Sanitizers are the key ingredients of proper pool maintenance. Chlorine and bromine keep the water clear, protected from bacteria and help control algae. They are part of the BioGuard® 3-Step Pool Care System.
Shock
Destroying organic contaminants from the environment and bathers is important.
Shocking your pool water is a needed 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.
*such as perspiration, suntan lotions, hair sprays, body oils, urine, pet dander, and cosmetics.
Isn’t shocking just for when your water has a problem?
No! Shocking should be part of your 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.
Balancers
Balance your water to prevent problems.
Keeping the right balance in your swimming pool water is important. Balancers control scale, prevent metallic stains, adjust pH and total alkalinity and correct mineral imbalances.
How important is pH really?
Having the correct pH in your pool is crucial to your swimmers’ comfort and also protects your pool equipment and surfaces from corrosion, staining and etching. The ideal pH range is 7.4-7.6. If the pH is too high or too low it can cause those pesky red, itchy eyes!
Algae Products
Prevent algae before it becomes an issue.
The addition of algicide is needed for proper pool maintenance. Sanitizers or shock/oxidizers alone may not keep algae at bay and this step is needed to keep your pool completely clear of any growth. This is the third part of the BioGuard 3-Step Pool Care System.
Do all algicides kill algae?
Not all algicides are alike, only algicides that have been approved by the EPA for killing algae actually perform. All BioGuard products have been thoroughly reviewed and proven effective. Various kinds of algae may require different treatments to ensure they are eliminated.
Cleaners
Protect and maintain your pool.
From filter, tile and surface cleaners to pool cover cleaner and preservative – keep your pool environment new and inviting! Having a regular cleaning schedule will help to keep you on track and increase the lifetime of your pool and pool equipment.
Does cleaning my filter really make that much of a difference?
Yes! Having a clean filter makes a significant impact on the quality of your pool’s water. A clean filter allows for proper filtration which is essential to achieving and maintaining safe, crystal clear water.
Water Enhancers
Restore sparkle to your pool water.
Water enhancers not only get rid of cloudy water and make it brilliantly clear but also help your filter work more efficiently.
Why take the additional step of an enhancer?
Your pool is your investment. Having beautiful, sparkling clean water allows you to enjoy spending time in your pool. Enhancers bring out the beauty in your water and keep your filter working at maximum efficiency so you have more time in the pool instead of outside of it.
Off Season
Take care of your pool all year long.
Off season products are designed to care for your pool during the months when your pool is not being used.
Why go through the hassle of closing your pool?
Closing your pool makes maintenance easy during the off months and keeps things under control until you are ready to open it. Closing your pool properly means an easier spring opening that can help save effort, time and money!
Hot Tub Water Care
Hot tub water care is the most important maintenance issue for spa owners.
You’ll find products to help you solve common problems at Townley Pool and Spa.
Don’t forget, you can also bring a water sample to our store, and we’ll test it for you. Then, we’ll print a computerized report to help you get you the right products to properly maintain your water.
Sanitizers
Killing bacteria is key to spa maintenance.
In a spa, you add sanitizers to control the growth of bacteria and algae.
The warm water environment of the spa is conducive to growth, making sanitization essential to having a clean spa for bathers.
Although the chemical reactions that occur to sanitize a spa are the same as in a pool, the reactions in a spa happen at a much faster rate.
Chemicals become more reactive and tend to be used up more quickly than in a pool, requiring frequent chemical additions to maintain proper sanitizer residuals.
Brominating Concentrate
- One-step, fast-dissolving brominating granules have no chlorine odor
- Dual-acting as both a sanitizer and oxidizer, eliminates need for two products
- Easy to use, no pre-dissolving needed
- Apply directly to water while the pump is running
- For those more comfortable with granular chlorine
Chlorinating Concentrate
- Fast-acting, quick-dissolving
- Easy to use, no pre-dissolving needed
- Acts as a sanitizer and an oxidizer; no need for two products
- Apply directly to water while the pump is running
- A bromine option for continuous protection
Brominating Tablets
- Organic brominating compound (BCDMH) in compressed 1-inch tablets
- Dissolve slowly and protect continuously
- Ideal for heavy bather loads and commercial spas
- Apply in a brominator or in a SpaGuard floating dispenser
Oxidizers
Destroying organic contaminants from the environment and bathers is important.
When people use spas, they leave undesirable compounds like body oils, perspiration and cosmetics that can irritate skin, burn eyes and create odors. Oxidizing, also known as shocking the water, removes these compounds and restores water clarity and comfort.
Isn’t shocking just for when your water has a problem?
No, shocking should be part of your regular spa maintenance. While it does help with troubleshooting, routine treatment helps provide the correct chemical balance your spa water needs to keep the water clear, odor-free and comfortable. Shocking should be done weekly in most spas and more frequently for heavily used or commercial spas.
Enhanced Shock
- Multi-purpose shock with four benefits in one: shock, clarifier, flocculent and pH buffer
- Restores water sparkle and removes unpleasant odors
- Treat and soak in as soon as 15 minutes*
- Compatible with chlorinated or brominated spas and those using ozone or ionization systems
*15 minutes is only recommended as long as the free chlorine or bromine does not exceed label recommendation.
Spa Shock
- Non-chlorine oxidizer that does not raise chlorine residual
- Easy-to-use, quick-dissolving shock treatment
- Treat and soak in as soon as 15 minutes*
- Can be used with chlorinated or brominated spas
*15 minutes is only recommended as long as the free chlorine or bromine does not exceed label recommendation.
Balancers
Balance your water to prevent problems.
Balancing your spa water is necessary as balancers control scale, adjust pH and total alkalinity and correct mineral imbalances.
How important is pH really?
Having the correct pH level in your spa is crucial to your soakers’ comfort and also protects your equipment from corrosion and scale. The ideal pH is 7.2-7.6. If the pH is too high or too low it can cause those pesky red, itchy eyes!
Enhanced ShockSpa Sentry®*
- Introduces a buffering compound, making pH easier to keep in balance
- One easy step
- Controls pH for up to two full months
*Spa Sentry® should not be used in spas with plaster finishes or grouting that contains calcium or spas using Soft Soak®.
pH Increaser
- Raises the pH
- Protects equipment from corrosion due to low pH
- Balances water for bather comfort
pH Decreaser
- Lowers the pH
- Protects spa and equipment due to improper pH
- Prevents cloudy water due to high pH
- Balances water for bather comfort
Total Alkalinity Increaser
- Eliminates “pH bounce” by balancing total alkalinity
- Helps to prevent equipment and surface corrosion and damage due to low pH
- 1 tbsp. per 100 gallons raises total alkalinity 25 ppm
Calcium Hardness Increaser
- Prevents corrosion of equipment
- Prevents degradation of spa surfaces
- 1 tbsp. per 100 gallons increases calcium hardness ~25 ppm
Soft Soak®
Chlorine-free, bromine-free sanitizing alternative.
Prepare yourself for a special spa experience with Soft Soak, SpaGuard’s bromine-free, chlorine-free spa care system that only requires your attention a few minutes a week. Soft Soak provides a wonderfully soft, soothing and gentle spa environment.
Can my water be sanitized without chlorine or bromine?
Yes, chlorine and bromine are not the only sanitizers that can be used to treat spa water.
Biguanide is also an effective sanitizer that kills bacteria while keeping the water soft. Biguanide doesn’t degrade with sunlight, temperature, or affect pH like traditional chlorine sanitizers can. This means easier use!
Soft Soak® Sanitizer
- Effective control of bacteria, using polymeric action that attracts contaminants
Non-staining, non-corrosive - Effective over wide pH range
- No chlorine odor
Soft Soak® Shock-Oxidizer
- Powerful oxidizer, removes unwanted compounds
- Enhances water clarity
- Effectively oxidizes organic waste, decreasing body oils and debris
Soft Soak® Conditioner
- Controls and prevents unattractive water line build-up
- Convenient and simple application
- Fresh fill application only
Soft Soak® Stain & Scale Control
- Helps prevent stains caused by metals on surfaces and equipment
- Prevents loss of shock caused by possible metals in the water
Soft Soak® Filter Cleaner
- Removes dirt, oils and deposits from filter
- Helps keep water clear by promoting better filtration
- Created specifically for Soft Soak spas (non-chlorine and non-bromine systems)
TRIO™
Combines 6 benefits into 1 easy-to-use kit.
Soft Soak® TRIO™ makes spa care simple with pre-measured packets that eliminate the guesswork. Plus, the easy step numbers let you know exactly when to add them. This system works to:
- Soften water
- Clear water
- Destroy impurities
- Prevent scale
- Prevent corrosion
- Clean pipes and surfaces
TRIO was made for the spas that hold 350-450 gallons of water, and it’s highly recommended for new spa owners.
Soft Soak® TRIO™ Enhancing Water Softener
- A proprietary blend of salts and minerals
- Makes a discernible difference in how the water feels on your skin
- Lasts for the entire three-month cycle
Soft Soak® TRIO™ Weekly Softener & Clarifier
- Non-chlorine oxidizers remove common contaminants that cloud water
- Additional softeners boost the comfort level
- Helps prevent corrosion and scale on surfaces
Soft Soak® TRIO™ Restoring Spa Cleanser
- Flushes the system after 3-month cycle
- Removes built-up grime (lotion, body oil, make-up, hair-care products, dirt and debris)
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