Does Baquacil kill germs?

Asked by: Jill Haeffner

As a long-lasting sanitizer that is stable and is not affected by sunlight and heat, BAQUACIL® is extremely effective against killing bacteria and fighting algae.

Is Baquacil better than chlorine?

This is because the active ingredient in Baquacil Sanitizer® is much more stable than chlorine or bromine, so its effectiveness lasts longer. You also won’t have the bleaching of hair, fabrics, or vinyl liners usually associated with other sanitizers, and you’re less likely to encounter skin or eye irritation.

What does Baquacil Sanitizer do?

BAQUACIL Sanitizer & Algistat (. 5 gal) is the key ingredient and step one in the Baquacil Pool Care System. This chlorine free sanitizer kills bacteria and keeps algae at bay. Highly stable and protected from the sun so you don’t have to worry if it is working.

How long after adding Baquacil Can you swim?

15 minutes

7. Follow Up. A. If you use Baquacil^®, you can swim 15 minutes after you add chemicals.

Can you use Baquacil instead of chlorine?

Note: If use Baquacil^® instead of chlorine, you must use Baquacil^® oxidizers and algaecides. They’re created to work specifically with the sanitizer. You can, however, use other brand of chemicals to balance pH, alkalinity, and calcium.

What is comparable to Baquacil?

Baquacil is a system of pool chemical care that uses Biguanides for sanitation, and Peroxide for shocking. It’s known to be effective, and thousands of pool owners use a biguanide treatment on their pools. it is sold under the name Baquacil, with competitors such as SoftSwim, Revacil or Splashes.

Is hydrogen peroxide a Baquacil?

A chlorine-free liquid oxidizer formulated with specially-stabilized hydrogen peroxide used to clarify pool water by removing swimmer waste and other pool contaminants.

Can you use bleach with Baquacil?

The BAQUACIL® CDX® Pool Care System is not compatible with chlorine, bromine, any copper based chemical or non-chlorine shock.

What does Baquacil sanitizer and Algistat do?

BAQUACIL® Swimming Pool Sanitizer and Algistat



The principle chemical in the BAQUACIL® Pool Care System is a chlorine-free liquid sanitizer that provides safe, consistent control of bacteria and algae.

What is Baquacil CDX used for?

The Baquacil CDX is a specially formulated product that is designed to maintain a residual Baquacil Oxidizer level in pool water for clear water all season long. If you are experiencing trouble with water mold/pink slime and constantly adding in oxidizer, you will want to use the Baquacil CDX.

Why is my pool water cloudy with Baquacil?

Check your water balance. Aqua Silk and Baquacil are not overly pH dependent, but excessively low or high calcium hardness or total alkalinity levels can cause carbonates and minerals to precipitate, making the water hazy or cloudy.

Is Baquacil cheaper than chlorine?

Baquacil is more expensive. It is also harder to keep a Baqua pool clear, especially after several years since white water mold can develop since it can be resistant to Baqua (PHMB).

Is Baquacil easy to use?

Easy to use, accurate test strips that measure pH, total alkalinity, BAQUACIL® Sanitizer and Algistat and BAQUACIL® Oxidizer. One dip gives fast results within 15 seconds. Test weekly for water clarity throughout the summer.

How do you use Baquacil?

If your dealer finds that your pool water contains metals, add BAQUACIL™ Metal Control as follows: For every 2 ppm of metals present and for every 10,000 gallons of water, use 1 bottle (1 1/4 pounds). Allow the water to circulate for 8-12 continuous hours.

Is there a generic Baquacil?

That’s the proprietary Baquacil chemical and there is no “substitute” generic for it. The algaecide is typically a cheap linear quat algaecide (ADBAC) of differing concentrations.

How do I put Baquacil Sanitizer in my pool?

And CDX first add BOC whistle sanitizer now just tap directly to the pool to achieve a 50 part pending sanitizer level use one half gallon bottle for every 10,000 gallons of water.

Is soft swim the same as Baquacil?

Baquacil (OXIDIZER) is peroxide..so no, they are not similar.. I have been calling around to several pool and spa places and they have told me that Baquacil Oxidizer is the exact same thing as Softswim C. The MSDS you posted is for Softswim Assist, which is totally different.

What are the 3 steps to Baquacil?

Here’s how it works:

1. Step 1 — Sanitize with: BAQUACIL™ Sanitizer and Algistat.
2. Step 2 — Oxidize with: BAQUACIL™ Oxidizer.
3. Step 3 — Maintain Oxidizer Residual and Water Clarity with BAQUACIL™ CDX™ product.

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What chemicals are in Baquacil?

The active ingredient in Baquacil Sanitizer & Algistat is polyhexamethylene biguanide. It’s so gentle it is used in some contact lens cleaning solutions, but strong enough that it’s used in surgical equipment cleaning processes. Baquacil Sanitizer and Algistat’s chemical structure makes it extremely stable.

How do you close a Baquacil pool for the winter?

Closing Your Above Ground Pool with Baquacil

1. Balance your pool’s water chemistry prior to closing the pool. …
2. Clean your pool thoroughly. …
3. Lower the water level approximately 6” below the wall skimmer and use a return plug in the return outlet. …
4. Drain water from your skimmer, remove basket and replace the top.

How do you use Baquacil metal control?

Initial Dose:



Add one container (1 1/4 lb) of Baquacil Metal Control per 10,000 gallons of pool water to control up to 2 ppm of total metals present (for example, from copper and 1 ppm iron).

How long does it take to convert from Baquacil to chlorine?

Since the process can easily take two or three weeks (or more), it is a better idea to do it in spring or fall; not July! If possible, allow Baquacil Sanitizer level to naturally drop to 30 ppm or partially drain and refill to dilute the Baquacil Sanitizer concentration in the pool.

How do I use SoftSwim?

Once a month: Add 1 gallon of SoftSwim C per 10,000 gallons directly to the pool with the pump running. Maintain at least 20 ppm SoftSwim C at all times. More frequent applications may be needed with warmer water temperatures, heavy bather loads or heavy rain.

Is BioGuard chlorine free?

BioGuard uses an easy three-step system to provide soft, clear, chlorine-free water. These non-chlorine products make water feel soft to the skin, eyes and hair.

What chemical is soft swim?

And microorganisms. And soft swim C is the oxidizer. And clarifier that keeps your water crystal. Clear there are certain pools. And even types of pool owners. Especially well suited for soft swell.