Product of the Month – Aqua Shield: Your Pool’s Security

At Cookes, we’re always looking for ways to make pool ownership easier — and smarter.
This month, we’re highlighting a product that works quietly behind the scenes to keep your pool crystal clear and problem-free: Aqua Shield.

Think of Aqua Shield as your pool’s security system — it protects your surfaces, water clarity, and salt chlorinator from the hidden issues that can sneak up over time.

What Is Aqua Shield?

Aqua Shield is a 3-in-1 speciality chemical designed to tackle three of the most common hidden issues in pools:

• Scale build-up from calcium and magnesium hardness
• Metal staining caused by minerals found in bore or dam water
• Salt-cell build-up that reduces chlorinator performance

It keeps calcium and metals dissolved in the water — preventing them from attaching to surfaces or equipment. The result? Clearer water, a cleaner pool surface, and longer-lasting equipment.

Why It Matters

When scale or stains appear, it’s not just a cosmetic issue. They can reduce water flow, shorten the life of your equipment, and dull the overall look of your pool.

Regular use of Aqua Shield helps prevent:

• Hard scale forming on your pool walls and equipment
• Metal staining from oxidised minerals
• Reduced chlorine production from dirty salt cells
• Cloudy or dull water appearance

By including Aqua Shield in your routine care, you’re protecting your pool investment and keeping maintenance effortless.

How to Use Aqua Shield

1. Test your pool water for hardness and metals (we can do this for you in-store at Cookes).
2. Pre-dilute the correct amount of Aqua Shield in a 10-litre bucket of pool water.
3. Broadcast the solution evenly across your pool surface while your pump is running.
4. Run filtration for at least 8 hours to circulate the product.

Recommended Dosage

Hardness (ppm)	Pool up to 50,000L	Pool 50,000–100,000L
< 400ppm	500mL – 1L	1L – 2L
> 400ppm	750mL – 1.5L	1.5L – 3L

Tip: Pools using bore or dam water should always include Aqua Shield in their routine — it keeps metals in solution and prevents surface staining.

Regular monthly doses maintain long-term protection and clarity.

📄 For a full breakdown of safety instructions and handling information, you can download the official Directions for Use – Aqua Shield 3 (PDF).

The Results You’ll Notice

• 🌊 Sparkling, crystal-clear water
• 🧼 Smooth pool surfaces free from scale
• ⚙️ A cleaner salt-chlorinator and longer equipment life
• 💧 Less time scrubbing — more time relaxing

Safety & Storage

Like all pool chemicals, always store Aqua Shield safely — away from other chemicals and food.
Don’t mix it with other products, and keep it out of reach of children.
For detailed safety information, refer to the product label or the PDF above.

In Summary

At Cookes, we believe prevention is better than cure — and Aqua Shield is one of those products that quietly keeps your pool in top condition.
It’s easy to use, affordable, and incredibly effective at stopping scale, stains, and salt-cell build-up before they start.

Visit us in-store this month to chat with our team about Aqua Shield and how it fits into your pool-care routine.
A little protection now can make a big difference all season long.