Pool Mate Liquid Pool Flocculant 1-Quart Drop-Down Clarifier — Rapid Settling, Easy Vacuum Removal

Pool Mate 1-Quart Premium Drop Down Liquid Flocculant is a concentrated clarifier that gathers suspended particles and drops them to the pool floor so you can vacuum them away.

When pools go cloudy from fine organic and inorganic debris, a targeted liquid flocculant can accelerate clearing by agglomerating microscopic particles into larger clumps that settle. Pool Mate's drop-down formula is designed for routine maintenance or to tackle heavy turbidity. Follow filter-type instructions and pH guidance for best results and to minimize time spent waiting for sediments to settle.

How does Pool Mate work to clear cloudy water?

The active ingredients attract and bind suspended particles, forming heavier aggregates that fall out of suspension. After treatment, those solids collect on the pool floor where you remove them by vacuuming to waste or through filter maintenance.

• Bonds fine organic and inorganic particles into larger flocs
• Causes particles to descend rapidly to the pool bottom
• Makes physical removal by vacuum or filter backwash straightforward

What steps should I follow for cartridge filter pools?

Prepare to vacuum to waste because cartridge filters can clog when handling the heavy sediment that results. Confirm pool pH is 7.2 or higher, brush surfaces after dosing, and leave settled solids 24–72 hours before removal for safest operation.

• Adjust pH to 7.2 or above before application
• For very cloudy pools: turn pump off, pour about 4 fl oz per 5,000 gallons evenly, then brush walls and steps
• Wait 24–72 hours for floc to settle, then vacuum to waste with the filter cartridge removed
• Clean cartridge if filter pressure rises beyond normal operating range

How do I use it with sand or D.E. filters?

The procedure emphasizes vacuuming to waste and monitoring filter pressure. Run the pump while you vacuum until sediment is gone, and backwash as needed to restore normal flow.

• With pump off, prepare to vacuum to waste, then start pump and slowly vacuum heavy sediment
• Allow normal filtration for at least 24 hours after vacuuming
• If filter pressure climbs, backwash or service the filter before continuing

How often and how much should I use for maintenance?

Pool Mate can be used weekly to help prevent cloudiness or applied as a spot treatment after storms, heavy bather loads, or when fine debris accumulates. Small, routine doses keep water clearer with less labor.

• Maintenance dose: 1 ounce per 5,000 gallons into the skimmer or around the perimeter while circulation runs
• Heavier treatment: approximately 4 ounces per 5,000 gallons for very turbid water
• Always follow filter-type steps and monitor pressure after use

Who this is for: Pool Mate 1-Quart Premium Drop Down Liquid Flocculant is aimed at pool owners and service pros who want a straightforward, concentrated clarifier for both routine upkeep and rapid treatment of cloudy or turbid pools. It suits residential pools with cartridge, sand, or D.E. filters, and is especially helpful when you can vacuum to waste or perform filter maintenance. If you prefer low-touch options like extended circulation only, consider combining this product with regular filtration and brushing to maximize clarity.