Let’s face it, you got a pool to use it, not CLEAN it. Nevertheless, you have to clean it sometime. Thanks to our 3-Step Pool Care Program, that’s only once a week. From start to finish the program takes just minutes of your time. That’s minutes instead of hours to keep your pool water crystal clear and brilliant.
It’s as easy as 1-2-3!
| STEP 1 |
Sanitize to kill bacteria |
| STEP 2 |
Oxidize and clarify for sparkling clear water |
| STEP 3 |
Prevent algae growth |
BioGuard’s Once-a-Week 3-Step Program is ideal for above-ground and in-ground pools that meet the following qualifiers:
- Up to 25,000 gallons
- Pump circulation 10 to 24 hours per day*
- Proper water flow through skimmers, with adequate skimmer basket area
- Any surface type
Here are the specifics:

STEP 1:
Keep pool water sanitized with BioGuard Smart Sticks®
- Extra long-lasting chlorine sanitizer that dissolves slowly, and all but stops dissolving when pump is off
- Kills and prevents bacteria, while maintaining proper chlorine levels
- Easy to apply to skimmer, no special feeder required.
*If pump circulation is more than 12 hours per day, Smart Sticks may need to be applied more often than once per week.
STEP 2:
Keep pool water clear with BioGuard Smart Shock™
- Keeps water sparkling clear
- Multi-functional product shocks, oxidizes, buffers and clarifies
- Kills and prevents bacteria growth
- Unique blue algae-fighting crystals kill algae
- No need to mix or pre-dissolve
- Available in convenient 1 lb. bags, 2 lb. resealable bottles and 25 lb. buckets
STEP 3:
Keep algae out with BioGuard Back-Up®
Specially formulated to work with Smart Sticks and Smart Shock to prevent algae before it starts
Long-lasting formula works even harder when water temperatures rise in mid-summer
Won’t evaporate or stain pool surfaces
No need to mix or pre-dissolve

Optimize the Program!
Enhance our 3-Step Program with Optimizer® Plus®! Optimizer Plus suppresses algae, makes pH control easier, and softens pool water. You’ll love your pool’s NEW diamond-like sparkle and "soft" feel! This product is not available in California |