Shock treatment without chlorine:
- Does not contain chlorine
- Revives the brilliance and clarity of the water
- Allows you to swim immediately
- Eliminates organic contaminants
A treatment using a halogen-oxidizing agent does not contain chlorine or bromine and is designed as a “shock treatment.” Performing this treatment regularly will help oxidize most organic contaminants that accumulate in the water of pools and spas, and will reduce the need to use a sanitizer to disinfect the water. Note that an oxidizer is not a sanitizer. For regular sanitization of pool or spa water, use a disinfectant (chlorine or bromine).
Shock treatment with chlorine
A shock treatment with chlorine is made with powdered chlorine and dissolves quickly in water. It’s effective immediately, but it’s important to use a sufficient quantity for the treatment to be effective. The amount you use will depend on the volume of water in your pool. Certain products are specifically identified as “chlorine shock.”
When should you shock your swimming pool with chlorine?
A chlorine shock treatment needs to be done in a timely manner, and only in certain cases, i.e., when your usual treatment is no longer effective. The chlorination shock restores the balance of the water, its cleanliness, and its transparency.
You must do a chlorine shock treatment:
- In the spring, when you open your pool. After winter, when your pool water must be thoroughly cleaned before the first swimmer gets in your pool.
- If the water in your swimming pool becomes cloudy and the level of chlorine is too low. A shock treatment will restore the level.
- If algae develop in your swimming pool. A chlorine shock treatment solves this problem.
- In the case of an imbalance, if the chlorine already used has been insufficient. A chlorine shock treatment will restore the chlorine level.
- After an incident that significantly pollutes your swimming pool (heavy rains, strong winds, etc.). In these cases, consider performing a shock treatment to restore the balance and clarity of the water as soon as possible.
After each chlorine shock treatment, your water will be clear. However, regular cleaning of your swimming pool should never be neglected.
