HTH™ Pool Care Kit

Pool Opening & Closing Kit for Spring & Winter Use

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HTH™ Pool Care Kit

Pool Opening & Closing Kit for Spring & Winter Use

HTH™ Pool Care Kit is your go-to pool care kit for effortless opening and closing. Designed to simplify seasonal maintenance, this convenient pool cleaning kit helps you tackle stains, scale, algae, and bacteria while ensuring sparkling, balanced water.

  • Each kit treats up to 20,000 gallons and includes all the essentials—shock, algaecide, metal and stain control, and HTH™ 6-Way Test Strips.
  • Compatible with both chlorine and saltwater systems, it gives you everything you need for peace of mind to be ready for any swim season

Product Benefits

Multi-purpose

Test, shock treat, kill and prevent algae and control metals in pool water with this easy-to-use pool opening kit.

Everything you need

This kit includes: HTH™ Shock Ultra, Algae Guard Granules, Metal & Stain Defense Granules and Multi-purpose 6-Way Test Strips.

Compatible with all pool types

The HTH™ Pool Care Kit is ideal for treating up to 20,000 gallons of water in both chlorine and saltwater systems.

You’re all clear with HTH™

From algae control to clearing cloudy pool water, HTH™ makes application convenient and easy.

How to Use

How to Use – Pool Opening

  1. Remove the pool cover and raise the water level if needed.
  2. Reconnect hoses, circulation, and electrical equipment, then start the pump.
  3. Circulate water for at least 8 hours and test using the included test strips.
  4. Balance total alkalinity, pH, and calcium hardness as needed.
  5. Add Algae Guard Granules through the skimmer.
  6. Add Metal, Stain & Scale Control to the deepest part of the pool.
  7. Add Shock Ultra according to label directions.
  8. Resume normal sanitizer use and maintain free chlorine between 1–4 ppm.

Always allow products to dissolve fully before adding the next one.

How to Use – Pool Closing

  1. Balance water chemistry and clean the filter.
  2. With the pump running, add Shock Ultra to the deepest part of the pool.
  3. Add Algae Guard Granules through the skimmer.
  4. Add Metal, Stain & Scale Control to protect surfaces during winter.
  5. Circulate water for 24–48 hours.
  6. Follow equipment manufacturer instructions to winterize the pump and filter.

Helpful Tips

  • Always test and balance water before adding chemicals.
  • Add chemicals separately — never mix products together.
  • Keep the pump running while adding products unless directed otherwise.
  • Use the included test strips regularly to monitor water balance.

Ingredients

Important Ingredient Information

This kit contains multiple pool care products. Each product has its own ingredient list, directions, and safety precautions.

Always read and follow the label instructions on each individual product before use.

What’s Included

  • 2 × 1 lb HTH Pool Care Shock Ultra
  • 1 × 12 oz HTH Pool Care Algae Guard Granules
  • 1 × 1.25 lb HTH Pool Care Metal, Stain & Scale Control
  • 10 × HTH Pool Care 6‑Way Test Strips

HTH Pool Care Shock Ultra

Active Ingredient: Calcium Hypochlorite (56%)

Other Ingredients: 44%

HTH Pool Care Algae Guard Granules

Active Ingredient: Zinc Sulfate Monohydrate (98.0%)

Other Ingredients: 2.0%

Contains 35.5% elemental zinc.

HTH Pool Care Metal, Stain & Scale Control

Active Ingredient: Contains a phosphonic acid sequestrant.

Safety, Storage, and Disposal

Safety, Storage & Label Guidance

This kit contains multiple pool care products. Always read and follow the directions, safety precautions, and first aid information printed on each individual product label.

Do not mix different products together before use.

Store all products in a cool, dry, well‑ventilated area and keep out of reach of children.

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Quick Pool Tips

  • Always read product label directions prior to using and use only as directed

  • Always add chemicals to pool water, never the other way around

  • Never add chemicals to pool water when people are in the pool

  • Warning symbol with a triangle and exclamation mark on a blue background

    Never mix products together

  • Always store pool products in a cool, dry location and out of direct sunlight