logo
    • News
    • Classifieds
    • Free Subscription
    • Book Store
    • Submit
      • Submit a Classified Ad
      • Submit an Educational Announcement
      • Submit a letter to The Editor
    • Past Issues
    • Regional Trade Shows
    • Testimonials
    • Contact
    • News
    • Classifieds
    • Free Subscription
    • Book Store
    • Submit
      • Submit a Classified Ad
      • Submit an Educational Announcement
      • Submit a letter to The Editor
    • Past Issues
    • Regional Trade Shows
    • Testimonials
    • Contact
News
October 31, 2024
Service techs need specialty chemicals

Thorough service professionals are constantly seeking effective solutions to ensure optimal water quality and cleanliness. While traditional sanitizers and balancing chemicals remain fundamental to pool care, specialty chemicals have gained prominence for their ability to enhance pool maintenance efficiency and address specific challenges. From algae growth to scale buildup and organic contamination, specialty chemicals can contribute to a better swimming experience for users.

One of the most persistent challenges in pool maintenance is controlling algae growth. While sanitizers like chlorine are essential for killing bacteria and preventing algae, specialty algicides offer targeted solutions for managing and preventing algae blooms. These algicides come in various formulations, including copper- based and quaternary ammonium compounds, each designed to effectively eliminate different types of algae.

But another way to handle algae is to prevent it from growing in the first place. One option could include lowering phosphate levels (an important nutrient for algae growth). Another option is lowering inappropriately high cyanuric acid levels that can reduce chlorine efficacy. There are specialty chemicals that do these things.

In many regions, hard water presents a significant challenge for pool maintenance, leading to scale buildup on pool surfaces and equipment. Specialty scale inhibitors, often containing phosphonates or polyphosphates, work by binding calcium and other minerals in the water, preventing them from precipitating out and forming hard deposits. This approach to scale prevention reduces the need for difficult and time-consuming acid washes, saving service professionals valuable time and resources. Additionally, specialty stain removers can target specific types of stains, such as those caused by metals or organic materials, ensuring that pools maintain their aesthetic appeal.

Maintaining crystal-clear water is a hallmark of good pool care, and specialty clarifiers play a critical role in achieving this goal. These products, often composed of organic or inorganic compounds, work by coagulating tiny particles in the water, allowing them to be more easily captured by the pool filter. By reducing cloudiness and improving water clarity, clarifiers help create a more inviting swimming environment and enhance overall customer satisfaction. Service professionals can recommend these products during routine maintenance or when visibility issues arise, ensuring the pool remains visually appealing and safe for swimmers.

And on a related note, organic contaminants, such as oils, lotions, and debris, can create unsightly scum lines and cloudiness in pool water. Specialty enzymes are increasingly utilized in pool maintenance to break down these organic materials.

By using enzyme-based products, service professionals can reduce the reliance on traditional sanitizers while effectively managing organic load.

Enzymes help prevent scum buildup along the waterline and minimize the formation of chloramines, which can cause unpleasant odors and eye irritation.

This not only improves the swimming experience but also enhances the overall efficiency of the pool’s sanitation process.

Integrating specialty chemicals into your service calls can allow you to optimize chemical use, which can actually lead to cost savings.

Service professionals who utilize specialty chemicals not only improve their operational efficiency but also enhance customer satisfaction by ensuring that pools remain clean, safe, and inviting for swimmers.

As the pool maintenance industry continues to evolve, the strategic use of specialty chemicals is a key component in maintaining high standards of water quality.

This issue of Service Industry News will take a closer look at some of the products that are out there.

LATEST NEWS
Pool Hot Tub Alliance takes to the Hill
News
Pool Hot Tub Alliance takes to the Hill
PHTA members, staff met with congressional leaders to discuss swimming pool related issues
May 31, 2025
By Marcelle Dibrell The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) hosted its third annual PHTA Day on the Hill this April as association members went to Washingt...
this is a test
News
Pool techs answer service pricing survey
May 31, 2025
With the summer solstice a couple weeks away and Memorial Day just past, it’s hard to argue that summertime hasn’t arrived, and that means that it’s t...
this is a test
LA pools overwhelmed by mosquitos
News
LA pools overwhelmed by mosquitos
May 31, 2025
Beleaguered residents of the recent catastrophic Los Angeles fires are facing a new public health crisis: Mosquitoes. It was a predictable outcome tha...
this is a test
Hotel pool heater sends 2 to hospital
News
Hotel pool heater sends 2 to hospital
May 31, 2025
A carbon monoxide incident in a Kansas hotel caused by a swimming pool heater sent two guests to the hospital. The DoubleTree by Hilton in Riley Count...
this is a test
BioLab Conyers, Georgia plant closes
News
BioLab Conyers, Georgia plant closes
May 31, 2025
The chlorine manufacturing plant that was responsible for last year’s massive chemical fire in Georgia will not be reopening. BioLab, owner of the Con...
this is a test
MONEY ON THE TABLE
News
DON’T LEAVE
MONEY ON THE TABLE
SIGN UP TODAY & GET THE RIGHT TOOLS
May 31, 2025
DON’T LEAVE SIGN UP TODAY & GET THE RIGHT TOOLS The Fluidra ServicePro rewards program is designed specifically for pool service companies and gives y...
this is a test
Read Our Newsletter
ePaper
coogle_play
app_store
Free Subscription
View Current Print Ads
Educational Announcements
Aquatic Training Institute

Educational Leverage

Foundation For Pool Industry Education

Locey Pool

Pool Chemistry Training Institute

Pool & Hot Tub Alliance

Portofino University

Underwater Pool Masters
Trade Show Dates
  • The International Pool Spa Patio Expo
    Nov. 12-14, Dallas, Texas
  • The Pool and Spa Show
    Jan. 28-30, Atlantic City, New Jersey
  • 35th Annual National Plasterers Conference
    Feb. 26-28, Lake Buena Vista, Florida
  • The Southwest Pool and Spa Show
    Feb. 4-8, Houston, Texas
  • The Western Pool and Spa Show
    Feb. 6-8, Long Beach, California
Books to Order
About Us Terms of Use Privacy Policy
We use cookies to ensure that our website gives you the best experience possible. By continuing to use this website, you agree to this use of cookies.OK