Pool Care 4-Step Program
HTH Pool Care Products are color-coded to make it easy for you to find the products you need and to follow our 4-Step Pool Care Program to maintain sparkling blue, crystal clear water. By simply looking at the package you'll see which step you are completing in the 4-Step Pool Care Program.
Shocks
Shock treating your pool weekly is important because it protects you and your family from bacteria and organic contaminants. Super chlorination or shock treating removes chloramines, which cause eye irritation and "chlorine" odors from the pool water by adding free available chlorine (FAC).
We suggest shocking at the same time and day each week. Sundown is the best time to shock your pool because the chlorine can work without fighting the sun's UV rays. Shocking after sundown also gives chlorine more time to restore water clarity. In some cases, you may need to shock more than once a week.
Apply an additional shock treatment when any of the following situations occur:
• After heavy swimmer load
• After strong rains and winds
• During periods of extreme sun
• Swimmers complain of burning eyes
• Unpleasant odors
• Signs of algae growth appear
• Water appears dull, hazy, or cloudy
Click here to learn how to add HTH® Shock Products to your pool.
