How To Shock A Pool

If you are wondering whether or not you have to shock a pool, the answer is yes. Shocking a pool helps to keep the water clear and safe for swimmers. When shock is added to a pool it oxidizes the organic wastes in the water such as bacteria, sweat, oils, urine, leaf litter which have [...]

What Is Pool Shock?

“Shocking” a pool involves adding a powerful oxidizing agent (usually chlorine) to break down organic compounds and ensure that the pool is properly disinfected and safe for swimming.  That’s the short version, we’ll get more technical in a moment.  Pool shock treatment is also referred to as super-chlorination or super-oxidization. Pool chemistry in brief When chlorine [...]

Spa Shock Guide

If the water in your spa or hot tub is cloudy and odorous, or has algae and other biofilm, it is typically easy to fix by adding a spa shock treatment. Shocking a spa involves adding a super-dose of chlorine or non chlorine (potassium monopersulfate or MPS for short) to the water. This breaks down [...]