What is Biofilm and How to Eliminate It
Biofilm is a bacteria film, and is a mixture of different micro-organisms that are held together and protected by glue-like materials (carbohydrates).
It is this glue-like material that micro-organisms secrete that allows them to attach themselves to surfaces.
Is Biofilm a problem in pools and spas?
Biofilm can grow in a pool or spa, in skimmer baskets and also in filters. This bacteria thrives in areas that are warm and damp.
Unfortunately one of the biggest issues with Biofilms is that it can become resistant to chlorine. This can then see your pool water quality will decline. You may notice your water starts to turn cloudy, it may also have a very strong odor to it
How do I remove Biofilm from my pool?
A Biofilm is self-perpetuating and difficult to remove. Worst of all, biofilm love virtually any surface, especially wet or damp. But beware, even after drying out, the biofilm will not necessarily be dead but simply dormant.
The growth of biofilms is like a coral reef, the biofilm gets bigger and tougher. Super colonies of biofilm are actually absorbing certain chemicals that were meant to destroy them.
Biofilms are everywhere. Pools, spas, bathrooms, kitchens, on your teeth (plaque is a biofilm), wherever there is a surface that can be damp.
What to do? Resistant to chlorine or bromine. Bonds with biguanides. Ionizers have no effect. You have to remove it. But how?
Direct Pool Supplies have the ideal solution... Bio-Klenz...
Lochlor BioKlenz environmentally friendly and easy to use liquid, that you would simply add to your pool once per month that would combat Biofilm and build-up to maintain perfect clarity while using less chlorine and other chemicals.
Not only willBio-Klenze work to remove Bio Film, it will also assist your pH and total alkalinity staying in a perfect range all season long.
The Bio Klenz product makes this dream a reality and LoChlor are pleased to announce that after 2 years of research and development the wait is over...
BIO-KLENZ is applied to the water at a rate of 1 litre per 60,000 litres monthly.
