Natural Chemistry Spa Perfect, 2 L Bottle | 14034NCM

What Are Pool Enzymes?
Enzymes are the biological cleanup crew for your pool or spa. While chlorine is great at killing bacteria, it struggles to break down complex oily wastes like sunscreen, body lotions, sweat, cosmetics, and pollen. These "non-living organics" eventually float to the surface to form greasy scum lines or clog up your filter media. Enzymes naturally digest these contaminants, converting them into basic elements like water and carbon dioxide.

How Do They Work?
Think of enzymes as microscopic "Pac-Man" characters. They function as catalysts that seek out specific organic targets (like fats or proteins) in the water. Once they find a target, they lock onto it and break the chemical bonds that hold the waste together. Because they are catalysts, they are not used up in the process; a single enzyme can repeat this action thousands of times, continuously cleaning the water as long as it remains active.

Why Use Them?
Adding enzymes is the secret to "low maintenance" water. By digesting oils before they can stick to surfaces, enzymes prevent the "bathtub ring" scum line on your tile or liner. They also break down gunk inside your filter, meaning you have to backwash or clean cartridges less often. Most importantly, by removing the organic load, they free up your sanitizer to focus on killing bacteria, making your chlorine work more effectively.

Q: Can I use enzymes if I use chlorine or bromine?
A: Yes, enzymes are designed to work alongside sanitizers. However, because enzymes are organic proteins, extremely high levels of chlorine (shocking) can destroy them. You should wait until your chlorine level drops below 5 ppm before adding your weekly enzyme dose.

Q: Will enzymes remove algae?
A: Enzymes do not kill living algae. However, they are highly effective at digesting the dead organic material left behind after an algae bloom. Using enzymes after an algae treatment helps clear the water faster and removes the food source for future blooms.

Q: Why do I still have a scum line?
A: If you have a heavy scum line, it indicates a high "bather load" (lots of oils/lotions). You may need a "purge" dose to clear the initial buildup. Once the existing line is cleaned manually, a weekly maintenance dose of enzymes will prevent it from returning.

Q: Do enzymes help with foaming?
A: Yes. Foam in a spa or pool is often caused by a reaction between body oils and the water's surface tension. By digesting those oils, enzymes attack the root cause of the foam, rather than just temporarily suppressing it like a defoamer would.

Q: How often should I add enzymes?
A: Enzymes should be added weekly. Because they are natural proteins, they degrade over time and need to be replenished to handle the new oils introduced by swimmers during the week.