SoftSwim Stain Control (1 qt)

BioGuard's SoftSwim Stain Control helps prevent metals from settling in the water and staining pool surfaces. This product is intended for use in swimming pools with plaster surfaces, or on any surface where dissolved metals such as iron, copper and manganese are present. SoftSwim Stain Control also helps maintain the presence of SoftSwim B and C. Each SoftSwim product is formulated to work specifically with the biguanide chemistry of the SoftSwim program. 

Product Dosage:

Routine Maintenance

16fl oz per 10,000 gallons of water during start up or significant make-up water is added

Metal Treatment:

32fl oz per 10,000 gallons of water for every 2ppm of metals

Fresh Stain Removal:

32 fl oz per 10,000 gallons of water

Directions:

Treatment of metals in pool water:

Backwash filter, then allow pump to run continuously. If the total amount of metals present in your swimming pool water exceeds 2ppm, use BioGuard Sparkle Up Filter Aid to help remove metals.

Use 1 quart of BioGuard SoftSwim Stain Control per 10,000 gallons of water per 2ppm of metals. Add directly to the pool in the area of any localized metal stain. Backwash the filter as needed. Never allow the filter pressure to exceed the limit recommended by your pump's manufacturer.

Removal of Fresh Stains:

Many fresh metallic stains can be removed by the addition of BioGuard SoftSwim Stain Control. Using a treatment of 1 quart per 10,000 gallons of water, add BioGuard SoftSwim Stain Control directly to the pool in the area of the stain. Brush the stain daily until stain is gone. Repeat for large heavy metal stains. Consult your authorized BioGuard dealer regarding aged stains. 

For Swimming Pools Treated with BioGuard SoftSwim B:

1. SoftSwim Stain Control must be used when starting a white plaster pool on BioGuard SoftSwim B whether metals are present or not.

2. When metals are present in any pool type or make-up water

3. Spring start-up and make-up water refills. Have water analyzed by BioGuard Authorized Dealer for metals. Add 1 quart of SoftSwim Stain Control per 10,000 gallons to control up to 2ppm metals and follow directions above.