No Pool chemical system is without occasional problems.  After about 25 years of practical field experience with Biguanides (first as Baquacil dealer 1983 - 1997, then BioGuard® Soft Swim® 1995 - current), we have a tremendous amount of information at our disposal to help you.

Let's first say that as with any pool chemical maintenance program, it is always preferable to prevent rather than treat problems that can occur.  This includes proper water balance - pH 7.4 - 7.6, total alkalinity 125 - 150 ppm, calcium hardness about 200 ppm - and chemical maintenance - regular, correct additions of BioGuard® Soft Swim® A, B or C.   Along with regular filter cleaning, pool maintenance (vacuuming, brushing & cleaning) and regular additions of BioGuard® Optimizer Plus® & BioGuard® Soft Swim® Assist, you can have a great non-chlorine, non-bromine experience year after year after year.

One of the "problems" with biguanide systems is that the pool becomes so easy to maintain, many pool owners miss or omit their maintenance routine.  This is "done" by neglecting to shock (number one omission), vacuum, brush the walls & clean the filter.  The thinking is, "the pool looks great, I don't have to anything this week.  I'll let it go."  You're looking for trouble.

These are the main "problems" that pool owners using biguanides have:

1. Cloudy water
2. High Consumption of "C" or hydrogen peroxide shock
3. Algae
4. Pink Slime & White Water Mold
5. Short filter runs or cycles