Every day, bacteria and other contaminants can find their way into your spa water. Proper circulation will help prevent these contaminants from becoming problems.

As the water circulates it:

• Passes through the filter and the suspended particles are trapped.
• Thoroughly distributes the SpaGuard products that kill bacteria, eliminate undesirable compounds, and help prevent problems.

What to do?
1. Run your spa's circulation system every day. Check your spa owner's manual to determine how long your spa's circulation system should run or call your closest Goodall Pools & Spas store for advice.

2. If your spa has a separate circulation pump that runs continuously, simply make sure that your system is always in good working order.

If left unchecked, contaminants such as dirt, oil, and even bacteria can accumulate at the waterline, much like a bathtub ring. Regular cleaning of spa surfaces preserves the surfaces so the whole spa environment looks and feels better.

What to do?
Use a skimmer net to remove floating debris.

Brush and vacuum the spa.

If you have a skimmer basket, empty it once or twice a week.

Clean the oily ring that forms at the waterline using SpaGuard Spa Cleaning Mitts. These fast-acting cleaners breaks up the oils and debris at the waterline so you can easily wipe the surface clean. Unlike most common household cleaners, SpaGuard Spa Cleaning Mitts are totally compatible with your spa's water chemistry. Plus they come in a convenient resealable 5-pack of disposable one-time use mitts!

Prevent waterline build-up with SpaGuard Natural Spa Enzyme. This natural product has enzymes that digest most oils and eliminate them from the water.

By removing these oils:

• Your spa will be less likely to form foam.
• The surface will be easier to clean.
• The waterline will require less frequent cleaning.
• The filter will require less maintenance.

Many spa problems are caused by poor filtration. A filter that's operating properly helps keep the water clear by capturing the hair, oils, and cosmetics that wash off when people use the spa. When the filter is dirty or clogged, all this debris remains in the water. Most spas have a cartridge filter. Check your owner's manual for detailed information on how to remove the filter for cleaning. Typically you should clean the filter every 4-6 weeks.

What to do?
Remove the cartridge.

Rinse with a garden hose to remove loose debris. A hose-end nozzle is best. A pressure washer has too much pressure. (NOTE: this will not eliminate the accumulated oils.)

Every time you clean your filter, use SpaGuard Filter Cleaner and Degreaser according to label instructions. This will dissolve and loosen the built-up oil and dirt.

Thoroughly rinse the cartridge again. (Ideally the cartridge should be allowed to dry before being returned to service.)

Return the cleaned cartridge to the filter housing.

Replace the filter element as often as the manufacturer or a Goodall Pools representative recommends.

Use SpaGuard Water Clarifier weekly. Some particles of debris are microscopic and too small for the filter to catch. Water Clarifier will help join these tiny particles together and allow the filter to remove them, keeping the water clear.

SpaGuard products provide numerous benefits. When used according to label instructions, SpaGuard products will:

• Make the water feel clean and comfortable.
• Kill bacteria which can multiply rapidly in a spa.
• Protect spa surfaces from stains caused by metals which are often dissolved in water.
• Protect spa equipment from scale caused by calcium deposits. Scale can accumulate on spa surfaces and inside filters and heaters, greatly reducing their effectiveness.

For your convenience, we've color-coded our different product categories.

BLUE: Sanitizers to kill bacteria and keep the water protected and soothing.

ORANGE: Oxidizers to remove undesirable compounds and keep the water clean and inviting.

PURPLE: Balancers to make the water feel wonderful, and protect the spa surfaces and equipment.

TEAL: Accessories to keep the spa surfaces clean and the water beautiful.

What to do?
Maintain an adequate sanitizer level at all times to kill bacteria.

• SpaGuard Brominating Concentrate. Bromination is an ideal bacteria fighter in the spa environment. Simply add these concentrated granules into the spa water according to label instructions. A double dose of Brominating Concentrate can also serve as a shock.
• Brominating Tablets. As these Brominating Tablets dissolve, they release powerful protection against bacteria. Use them in a brominator or in a floating feeder. IMPORTANT: Do not place Brominating Tablets in the skimmer or drop directly onto the spa's surface.
• Chlorinating Concentrate. This fast dissolving chlorinating product is also effective against bacteria and easy to apply. Sprinkle the granules directly into the spa according to label instructions. A double dose can also serve as shock.
• SoftSoak Sanitizer. As a liquid product this is not only effective against bacteria but also very easy to apply. Just pour in the correct amount of Sanitizer with the pumps running with each drain and refill and as indicated by testing.

Use Enhanced Shock or a shock dosage of Brominating/Chlorinating Concentrate or Spa Shock) to remove undesirable compounds, eliminate odors, clarify the water, and restore the sparkle. SpaGuard Spa Shock is the preferred routine shock product for Bromine & Chlorine Spas, SoftSoak Shock is used for all SoftSoak Spas. These patented formulas have oxidizers to remove undesirable compounds and clarifiers to make the water beautiful and clear. And it works fast so you can quickly get right back to relaxing. Enhanced Shock in not available in California.

Every time you refill your spa with fresh water use Stain and Scale Control to prevent metal stains and scale build-up. Goodall Pools recomends using a small dosage of Stain & Scale Control weekly to prevent damage to the spa components.

Even if your spa is equipped with an ozone generator, you still need SpaGuard sanitizing and "shock products." Ozone can provide some oxidizing support, but ozone is very short lived. SpaGuard sanitizers provide the continuous, reliable protection you need.

There are 2 primary components that affect spa water quality.

1. Sanitizer
2. Balance

When both are within their recommended ranges:

• Your water is comfortable, protected and clear.
• Your sanitizers and "shock products" work efficiently.
• Your spa surfaces and equipment are protected.

What to do?
Maintain sanitizer within the recommended levels:

Bromine residual = 2 - 6 ppm
SoftSoak Sanitizer residual = 30 ppm
Chlorine residual = 1 - 3 ppm

(If your spa is equipped with an ozone generator, you may choose to maintain the chlorine or bromine at the lower end of their ranges.)

Maintain the pH between 7.4 - 7.6. In this range bathers are comfortable, the spa surface and equipment are protected, and the sanitizers perform efficiently.

Test sanitizer and pH level several times a week with the test strips. These strips provide quick, easy and accurate readings. The test process is easy. Follow the label instructions. Simply dip and read.

Take a water sample to Goodall Pools regularly (every 4-6 weeks) for a complete water analysis. In addition to testing the pH and sanitizer, this analysis will measure the water's total alkalinity, calcium hardness, iron, copper, manganese and total dissolved solids. Based on this analysis, Goodall Pools & Spas will recommend the SpaGuard products you need in order to keep the spa looking and feeling great!

Regular draining and refilling is a normal part of spa maintenance. Over time, the water absorbs and dissolves minerals, chemicals and other soluble material. Goodall Pools can perform a Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) test to help determine if it's time to replace your water. High TDS can make the water look dull, become foamy and develop an odor.

How often you drain and refill your spa depends on how often you use it.
This simple formula can help.

(# of Spa Gallons / # of Daily Bathers)/ 3 = Days Between Draining
* Example: (300 gallons /2 daily bathers) /3 = 50 days

What to do?
Drain the water. Check your owner's manual for information.

Clean the spa surfaces with SpaGuard Spa Cleaning Mitts.

Refill the spa with fresh water.

Take a sample of the water used to refill the spa to Goodall Pools for a complete analysis.

Add the recommended SpaGuard products in the order and amount determined by the water analysis.