Once-A-Week 3-Step
The Once-A-Week 3-Step Program
From start to finish, the Once-a-Week 3-Step program takes just minutes of your time, only once-a-week! That’s minutes, instead of hours, to keep your pool water crystal clear and brilliant.
BioGuard’s Once-a-Week 3-Step Program is Ideal for:
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Pools up to 25,000 gallons
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Above-ground and in-ground pools
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Pump circulation 10 to 24 hours per day*
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Proper water flow through skimmers, with adequate skimmer basket area
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Any surface type
It’s as easy as 1-2-3!
Step 1: Sanitize to kill bacteria
Step 2: Oxidize and clarify for sparkling clear water
Step 3: Prevent algae growth
Step 1
BioGuard® – Once-A-Week 3-Step Program Step 1
Keep pool water sanitized with BioGuard® Silk Smart Sticks™ containing SilkGuard® Technology.
Silk Smart Sticks:
- Extra long-lasting chlorine sanitizer that
dissolves slowly and all but stops dissolving when pump is off - Kills and prevents bacteria, while maintaining proper chlorine levels
- Easy to apply to skimmer, no special feeder required.
SilkGuard Technology:
- Makes water velvety smooth
- Protects pool equipment for longer life
- Prevents metal staining and corrosion
- Reduces scale formation
- Softens water
*If pump circulation is more than 12 hours per day, Silk Smart Sticks may need to be applied more often than once per week.
Step 2
BioGuard® – Once-A-Week 3-Step Program Step 2
Keep pool water clear with BioGuard Smart Shock™
- Keeps water sparkling clear

- Multi-functional product shocks, oxidizes, buffers and clarifies
- Kills and prevents bacteria growth
- Unique blue algae-fighting crystals kill algae
- No need to mix or pre-dissolve
- Available in convenient 1 lb. bags, 2 lb. resealable bottles and 25 lb. buckets
Step 3
BioGuard® – Once-A-Week 3-Step Program Step 3
Keep algae out with BioGuard Back-Up®
- Specially formulated to work with Smart Sticks and Smart Shock to prevent algae before it starts
- Long-lasting formula works even harder when water temperatures rise in mid-summer
- Won’t evaporate or stain pool surfaces
- No need to mix or pre-dissolve
Optimize
Optimize This Program!
Patented technology makes Optimizer Plus® a valuable addition to any of the BioGuard brominating, chlorinating or biguanide programs:
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Helps suppress algae growth when used per label directions
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Improves water clarity
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Creates soft and soothing water
This product is not available in California
Your Local BioGuard Dealer Knows Best
Your BioGuard Dealer is ready to help you customize a personal pool care program. A conversation with one of our trained professionals is the best way to feel confident about maintaining your pool. Locate a BioGuard® Dealer today!
NOTE: With all pool care products, avoid physical contact. Follow safety information on label instructions. Open in well-ventilated area. Avoid breathing fumes. Store in a cool, dry place. Keep out of the reach of children.
