SoftSwim® Stain Control

Description

What it does

SoftSwim® Stain Control ties up heavy metals, such as iron, copper and manganese to prevent staining of pool surface.

Benefits

• Helps prevent staining from metals
• Use regularly to enhance SoftSwim^® C Clarifier effectiveness
• Ties up heavy metals, such as iron, copper and manganese to prevent staining of pool surface
• Aids in removal of relatively fresh stains from pool surfaces
• Recommended when starting a white plaster pool on SoftSwim^® B whether metals are present or not
• Must be used when metals are present in any pool type or make-up water

Directions for Use

Metal Treatment

1. Backwash filter, then allow pump to run continuously.
2. Use 1 quart of SoftSwim^® Stain Control per 10,000 gallons of water per 2.0 ppm of metals.
3. Add directly to the pool in the area of any localized metal stain.
4. Follow with SoftSwim^® Filter Aid and Flocculant as a filter aid. Follow label instructions for your filter type and size.
5. Backwash the filter if a need is indicated.
   • Never allow filter pressure to exceed the limit established by the manufacturer.

Maintenance Dose

• Add 1/2 quart of SoftSwim^® Stain Control per 10,000 gallons during spring start-up and if significant make-up water is added.

Fresh Stain Removal

1. Many fresh metallic stains can be removed by the addition of 1 quart of SoftSwim^® Stain Control per 10,000 gallons.
2. Add directly to the pool in the area of the stain.
3. Brush the stain area daily for 5 to 7 days. Repeat for large heavy metal stains.