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BioGuard Smart Shock

BioGuard® Smart Shock®

Smart Shock is the best way to shock, oxidize, buffer and clarify your pool’s water. Multi-functional Smart Shock also kills bacteria and contains blue algae killing crystals. Swimmers can re-enter the pool quickly after treatment.






  • Kills bacteria, kills algae and clarifies
  • Maintains brilliantly clear water
  • Treat and swim in as soon as 15 minutes
  • Preferred shock for the BioGuard Care System
  • For use in all pool types
  • Contains blue algae killing crystals

Smart Shock should be used with these BioGuard Care Systems: 3-Step, Once-A-Week 3-Step, and Pool Pods.

Available Sizes:

  • 22822 - Single 1 LB Packages
  • 2282212 - Box of 12 1 LB Packages
  • 2282224 - Box of 24 1 LB Packages
  • 22824 - Single 2 LB Bottle
  • 228246 - Box of 6 2 LB Bottles
  • 2282428 - 25 LB Tub
DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
Make sure all pool equipment is working properly, including pump, filter, skimmer and heater.  Backwash filter following manufacturer’s directions.  Check alkalinity, pH and calcium hardness with a test kit.  Adjust alkalinity to 125-150 ppm.  Adjust pH to 7.4-7.6 by adding a pH decreaser or pH increaser.  Adjust calcium hardness to 175-275.  When using other products as outlined in directions for this product, always follow directions on those products.
IMPORTANT NOTE:  DO NOT pre-dissolve BioGuard Smart Shock.  As with other shock products, DO NOT apply through skimmer or chemical feeding device as other chemicals may be present which could result in a violent reaction.
Routine Maintenance: 1.  With pump running, broadcast 1 lb of BioGuard Smart Shock per 12,000 gallons of pool water directly into pool around edges.  2.  Brush any undissolved product off pool surfaces.  3.  Wait at least 15 minutes after product application before entering pool.  4.  Operate pump and filter continuously for 4-8 hours after product addition.  5.  For best results, apply product weekly as part of your maintenance routine.
If Light Algae is Present:  1.  Vacuum leaves and any other foreign debris from pool.  Brush visible algae thoroughly from pool’s surface with a surface-compatable brush.  2.  Brush any undissolved product off pool surfaces.  3.  With pump running, broadcast 1 lb of BioGuard Smart Shock per 12,000 gallons of pool water, directly into pool water in areas of heaviest algae growth.  4.  Operate pump and filter continuously for 24 hours after product application.  5.  Afterwards, repeat brushing of pool surfaces.  6.  Do not enter the pool until the free available chlorine residual is 1-4 ppm.  7.  If necessary repeat the treatment.