Algaecide is a specialized chemical treatment formulated to prevent, control, and eliminate algae growth in swimming pools and spas. It works as a supplemental treatment to primary sanitizers (like chlorine), providing an extra layer of defense to keep pool water clear, blue, and free from unsightly and slippery green, black, or yellow algae.
Key Characteristics & Benefits:
Effective Algae Control: Targets and kills various types of pool algae (green, mustard/yellow, black spot) and prevents their recurrence.
Clarifying Action: Helps clear existing algae blooms, improving water clarity.
Preventative Maintenance: Regular use forms a protective barrier, making it harder for algae to take hold.
Complements Sanitizers: Works alongside chlorine/bromine, especially in conditions where sanitizer levels may fluctuate.
Available in Formulas: Comes as copper-based, quaternary ammonium compounds (Polyquats), or other blends to suit different pool types and needs.