Poolife® Stain Stop
Product Overview
Pool techs reach for Poolife Stain Stop when filling from well water or managing high mineral content to prevent permanent surface discoloration.
This 1 QT bottle of Poolife Stain Stop utilizes a concentrated sequestering agent to keep dissolved metals like iron, copper, and manganese in suspension. Unlike generic alternatives, this formula is designed to remain stable even in high-chlorine environments, ensuring that minerals don't oxidize and bond to your plaster or vinyl liner. It reliably handles the metal spikes often seen after heavy rains or when topping off from a pool, and it is safe for use with bromine and chlorine systems.
Benefits & What Makes It Different
Metal Sequestration
It binds to dissolved minerals, preventing them from reacting with sanitizers like bromine to form unsightly brown or green stains.
Scale Inhibition
By keeping calcium and other minerals suspended, it prevents the formation of rough scale on salt cells, ladders, and heaters.
Surface Protection
Safe for all pool types, including vinyl, fiberglass, and plaster, protecting your investment from mineral-induced damage and pitting.
Product Details
Etidronic acid (HEDP) 15-25%
Initial: 16 oz per 10,000 gallons. Maintenance: 2 oz per 10,000 gallons weekly.
Compatibility
- Compatible with chlorine, bromine, and salt systems
- Wait 15 minutes before swimming after application
- CAUTION: May irritate eyes and skin; KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
- Read all Precautionary Statements and First Aid on back panel before use
When To Use This
Pro Tip
In our experience, adding your sequestering agent 24 hours before you shock the pool prevents the 'instant tea' effect where metals drop out of solution. Also, in hard water areas like the Southwest, consistent use is essential to prevent calcium scale from shortening the lifespan of your salt cell.
Common Questions & Instructions
How much Poolife Stain Stop do I need for a new pool fill?
For an initial treatment, add 16 fl oz per 10,000 gallons of water; a single 1 QT bottle provides enough for a 20,000-gallon startup or seasonal opening.
Is this product safe for saltwater or bromine pools?
Yes, it is the standard specification for various systems, including bromine, chlorine, and saltwater generators, without interfering with sanitizer levels or cell performance.
Will this product affect my pool's pH or alkalinity levels?
While it is an acidic solution, the maintenance dose is small enough that it typically has no measurable impact on your total alkalinity, pH balance, or stabilizer levels.
Delivered today to your DFW neighborhood
Order this item by 2 PM Central on a weekday, and we'll have it on your driveway by evening. Same-day delivery is FREE to every ZIP in our DFW coverage area — no minimum — or it's free with our weekly service plan.
