One of the biggest and most overlooked problems in swimming pool care is biofilm. Biofilms form in all areas of the pool and contain almost 99% of the bacteria in the pool. Chlorine and bromine can only remove and disinfect biofilms because they only reach the top layer. In order to effectively remove and prevent biofilms, some steps are required.
First, let's talk about how biofilms are formed. The biofilm will initially find a place to grow, it can be in any or all parts of the pool, not only on the walls of your pool, but also through your filters and pipes. Once the biofilm has found a place to grow, it will begin to colonize. This is where the bacteria begin to grow fast. Next is protection, and the biofilm will begin to expel the protective coating, which is resistant to most chemicals, including chlorine and bromine. This coating is usually very viscous and heavy, making it difficult for chemicals to penetrate and killing bacteria at their core. Once this protective coating is formed, the bacteria will grow again quickly. Although chlorine and bromine attack and kill the outer layer, the inner layer is still growing and reproducing. Once the biofilm reaches a considerable size, it begins to split and is again distributed throughout the pool.
So how do you deal with such diverse bacteria?
Some steps need to be taken. Regular cleaning of the visible pool surface will help, but only allows you so far. You also need to use specially designed chemicals to eliminate biofilms in filters, skimmers and pipes. This is where most biofilms grow and multiply because they are invisible, untreated, and have everything they need to survive and reproduce [water, surface growth, and large amounts of nutrients flowing through your system]. There are products on the market that can help eliminate nutrient sources that contribute to biofilm growth, but over time they become very durable. You must use a product that is designed to actually kill the biofilm, not just the spread.
If you haven't done this before, there are some side effects in treating biofilms. If left untreated for a long time, you may need to chemically clean the chemical filter after handling the biofilm. You may also need to change the filter media.
Once you have successfully eliminated the biofilm from the pool or spa, there are some product and maintenance tips that will help prevent them from forming first. It is recommended to brush the pool regularly; this will make it easier for chlorine or bromine to eliminate the biofilm because it does not adhere to any surface. In addition, you'll need to find a product that helps keep the filter clean and at the optimum level.
It is also important to clean the product regularly with a filter. This will first reduce the amount of biofilm accumulated in the filter. You'll get better filtration, the filter media will last longer, and your chances of developing chlorine compounds will decrease.
Follow these steps to make sure you don't develop an unclean cloudy pool first.
Orignal From: Biofilm in the pool - the cause of the pool problem
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