🧪 Weekly Pool Maintenance Chemicals Guide
At Premier Pool & Spa, we carry everything you need to keep your pool clean, clear, and swim-ready all season long. Regular weekly maintenance not only ensures safe swimming but also extends the life of your equipment and helps reduce long-term costs.
✅ Your Weekly Pool Chemistry Routine
🌡 1. Control pH & Alkalinity
Recommended Products for lowering pH & Alkalinity: BioGuard® Lo 'N Slo pH Reducer or Acid Blue pH Reducer
Recommended Products for raising pH & Alkalinity: BioGuard® Balance Pak 200 pH Increaser or Bioguard Balance Pak 100 Alkalinity Increaser
Maintaining proper pH ensures swimmer comfort and keeps all other chemicals working properly.
Why it matters:
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Optimizes chlorine efficiency
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Prevents scale and corrosion
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Improves comfort and equipment longevity
🧪 Target Ranges:
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pH: 7.2 – 7.8 (ideal: 7.4–7.6)
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Alkalinity: 80 – 150 ppm
💧 2. Maintain Chlorine Levels
Maintaining proper sanitizer levels is key to preventing algae, bacteria, and unsafe water.
Option 1: Saltwater Pools
Recommend Product: Aqua Salt Pool Salt
If you have a salt chlorine generator, monitor chlorine production and ensure the salt cell is clean and functioning.
✅ Recommended Range: 1–3 ppm Free Chlorine
💡 Ask us about salt cell cleaning tools and salt levels testing.
Option 2: Chlorine Tablets
Recommended Product: BioGuard® SilkGuard Complete Tabs
Ideal for slow, consistent chlorine delivery through a floater or chlorinator.
Why use them:
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Controls bacteria and algae
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Enhances water softness
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Includes scale and corrosion inhibitors
🕐 Tablets typically last 5–7 days depending on pool size and usage.
💥 3. Shock Your Pool
Recommended Product: BioGuard® Smart Shock or 12.5% Liquid Chlorine
A weekly shock treatment keeps water sparkling and removes organic waste.
Benefits:
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Eliminates contaminants
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Prevents algae
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Boosts chlorine effectiveness
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Improves clarity
🔍 4. Add Water Clarifier
Recommended Product: UNIQUE Water Clarifier
Benefits:
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Clumps small particles for easier filtration
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Prevents cloudy water
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Enhances filter efficiency
🧬 5. Use an Enzyme Cleaner
Recommended Product: BioGuard® Pool Complete or Natural Chemistry® Enzyme
Benefits:
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Breaks down oils, lotions, and other organics
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Reduces scum line buildup
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Improves water clarity and reduces chlorine demand
🧽 6. Perform Weekly Physical Maintenance
In addition to chemical care, be sure to:
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Brush pool walls and floor
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Skim leaves and debris
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Empty skimmer and pump baskets
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Clean or backwash the filter
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Test water chemistry and adjust as needed
Need Help With Testing or Product Selection?
📞 Contact us or bring in water for a free water test. Our expert team is happy to walk you through product selection and maintenance tips to keep your pool crystal clear.
