Bioguard Banish Algicide (1 qt)
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Banish is a fast-acting, highly effective, patented, non-foaming algicide that produces results in 24 hours! It kills all types of algae in swimming pools. Thanks to a patented chelant, Banish also prevents staining that commonly occurs with other copper-based algicides.
Product Information:
3.3% copper
pH 2.4
Highly effective pool algae destroyer and preventative
Fast-acting formula produces results in 24 hours (when used in conjunction with BioGuard Shocks)
Patented non-staining, non-foaming formula
Kills and prevents green, mustard and black algae
Works in chlorine and bromine pools
Does not affect pH so pH adjustments are unnecessary after treatment.
Directions for use:
To prevent pool algae
1. Adjust pH to between 7.2-7.6
2. Establish and maintain proper chlorine or bromine levels
3. Vacuum leaves and other debris from your swimming pool
4. Initially apply 8 fluid ounces of Banish per 10,000 gallons of pool water with pump and filter operating
5. Thereafter, for weekly application intervals, add 1.5 fluid ounces per 10,000 gallons of pool water. For two week application intervals, add 3 fluid ounces per 10,000 gallons of pool water every other week.
6. Apply more often if pool volume is diluted by heavy rain, frequent backwashing, or partial drain/refill.
Treatment of visible pool algae:
1. Add 1 pound of BioGuard Burn Out Extreme per 10,000 gallons of pool water or 1 pound of Burn Out Extreme 35 per 6,000 gallons of pool water or 1 pound of BioGuard Smart Shock per 12,000 gallons of pool water. Follow application directions for these products.
2. Allow to circulate for 1 hour
3. With pump and filter operating, apply 16 fluid ounces of BioGuard Banish per 10,000 gallons of pool water in areas of heaviest algae growth
4. Continuously circulate pool water for 24 hours
5. The next day, thoroughly brush pool surfaces
6. In cases of persistent algae, repeat brushing and product application after 2-4 days
7. Chemically cleaning the filter is recommended 3 to 4 days after treatment.
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PRODUCT FAQ'S
BioGuard® offers many solutions based on your individual needs. Your Dealer will make educated recommendations after performing a water sample test. BioGuard has products such as:
- Banish® to kill all types of swimming pool algae.
- Spot Kill® which is formulated to kill black algae on walls.
- Spot Kill WP which should only be used on white plaster pools is also formulated for killing black algae on walls.
Learn more about different algae types and suggested BioGuard treatments in our troubleshooting page.
Your best course of action is to take a water sample to your BioGuard Dealer. They can test your water and provide personalized instructions on the best corrective measures.
Some suggestions your dealer may provide are:
- Lo ‘N Slo® when pH is high.
- Strip Kwik® or Kleen It® when filter is dirty.
- Smart Shock®, Burn Out Extreme®, Burn Out® 35, or Easy Shock and Swim® for shocking when Free Available Chlorine level is low.
- Polysheen® Blue which is also an excellent water clarifier.
(Note: For BioGuard SoftSwim® pools, use SoftSwim Filter Aid and Flocculent.)
Sanitizing pool water kills bacteria that can be harmful to bathers and also aids in controlling algae. You need to constantly check and maintain your sanitizer level because bacteria enter the pool continuously from many sources. BioGuard offers several chlorine/bromine based sanitizer options including our Mineral Springs® program, or explore our non-chlorine sanitizer program, SoftSwim®.
This is the active chlorine in the water that has not combined with organic matter and is therefore available for killing bacteria and algae. The proper range for free chlorine residual is 1-3 ppm. Below 1 ppm can cause swimmer irritation, cloudy water and even allow algae to grow. You should test often throughout the summer when the pool is used most.
“Shocking” your pool water chemically destroys the organic contaminants introduced by bathers and the environment. They restore water clarity, help maintain water balance and eliminate the main causes of eye and nose irritation.
- Pool Magnet® Plus ties up copper and iron to prevent stains.
- Sparkle-Up® aids in removal of copper and iron from the water.
- Stain Remover removes most stains caused by metals.
- SoftSwim Stain Control ties up metals to prevent stains in SoftSwim pools.
