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Pool Start-Up Kit with Powerful Chlorine Shock

Open your swimming pool in the Spring with a convenient pool chemical kit. Includes all the pool chemicals you need. Specially formulated and pre-measured to treat your swimming pool water.
Average Customer Rating:
4.895 out of 5
4.9
 out of 
5
(57 Reviews) 55
57 of 57(100%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Pool Start-Up Kit with Powerful Chlorine Shock
Review 1 for Pool Start-Up Kit with Powerful Chlorine Shock
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Great start-up kit,
Date:June 7, 2011
By kipper
from Hillsborough, NC
from Hillsborough, NC
Pros: In The Swim offers the right chemicals, in the right amount, and with clear instructions.
Cons: I have no cons for this product; or with any In The Swim product I have purchased.
"After we took the safety cover off, my girls spent a couple hours netting tadpoles from our algae swamp. One week later, we had a crystal blue pool. And it was easy when you follow the instructions on treating and balancing the water. Thanks so much."
Review 2 for Pool Start-Up Kit with Powerful Chlorine Shock
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Great Way to Open Pool,
Date:August 11, 2010
By Tasmomma
from St. Albans, WV
from St. Albans, WV
Pros: So Easy to Use
Cons: None
"This Start Up Kit was the greatest for getting the pool ready for the Apartment Complex Pool I manage. I totally recommend this product and if you have trouble with the directions, just go back to the order page and there they are to print out or just copy down. No problems here and I have gotten great comments about how good the pool looks."
Review 3 for Pool Start-Up Kit with Powerful Chlorine Shock
Overall Rating
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
just bought it,
Date:June 11, 2010
By swimmer56
from tennessee
from tennessee
"I just purchased the start up kit and I am now fixing to use it for the first time. In previous years I usually spend over $100. at a pool supply store, so after seeing this site online I decided to give it a try. ok, right off, I see there are no directions as to what order to use the chemicals and how much and how often. the ones I previously bought at pool supply was computerized and their bottles labeled in what order and the amount to use. and also, after you use the start up kit, what do you use for regular maintenance? How often do you apply chemicals to pool? I am hoping to get an answer on here before I mess up with my pool. I have seen where others had similar questions, but nobody answered them. Please Help!"
Review 4 for Pool Start-Up Kit with Powerful Chlorine Shock
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
best value,
Date:April 14, 2010
By poolgirl34
from Cincinnati
from Cincinnati
Pros: Price, and it works!
Cons: instruction booklet needs more details about the chemicals. ex. which one to add first or an order in which to add them
"I was very skeptical to buy this because I always have problems every year getting the pool clear. My pool was green and within a few days it was all clear. I am very impressed. I think the kit should include stabilizer and ph to make it complete because I had to add these 2 chemicals to my pool also in which I had to pick up at a local store. So make sure you buy some on here with your kit."
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Review 5 for Pool Start-Up Kit with Powerful Chlorine Shock
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Great all in one kit,
Date:August 3, 2009
By michelern1
from Buffalo, New york
from Buffalo, New york
Pros: So easy to use, keeps the pool really clear
Cons: Could use easier directions on a card maybe.
"I used another system last year , pool kept getting green after rainfall. Switched to this all in one system, and have loved using it, Keeps pool really clean and clear, easy to use. I would highly recommend this system. Delivered right to my door, always has sales, competively priced."
Review 6 for Pool Start-Up Kit with Powerful Chlorine Shock
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Start Up Kit,
Date:August 2, 2009
By KnowItAll
from Rison,AR
from Rison,AR
Pros: Alot of good products for the price.
Cons: Need to read directions
"The start up kit was worth the price, and the products were good."
Review 7 for Pool Start-Up Kit with Powerful Chlorine Shock
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Nice and easy,
Date:August 1, 2009
By KimF
from NY
from NY
Pros: Great price too
"Quick and easy to use, my pool was dark green when I took off the cover, but I used the product as directed and just cleaned my filter daily for 5 days, used clarifier and the pool was ready to swim in by the next weekend."
Review 8 for Pool Start-Up Kit with Powerful Chlorine Shock
Overall Rating
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Great kit-everything we needed,
Date:July 25, 2009
By poolfree
from Wakefield, MA
from Wakefield, MA
Pros: This kit has it all, our pool was ready faster than ever
Cons: may need more shock
"The start up kit really kicks the summer off to a quick start! I shopped every where, you can't beat the price and the quality!"
Review 9 for Pool Start-Up Kit with Powerful Chlorine Shock
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Start up kit,
Date:July 25, 2009
By Sissi
from Waveland, Indiana
from Waveland, Indiana
Pros: This really works
Cons: None
"This is the best ever! I have bought all kinds of different chemicals to get my pool going and it has taken forever. The pool places I have went to tested my water and says I need this and that and before it was all over I have spent alot of money. But with the Start up Kit it works perfect and did the job and spent very little and it only took acouple of days before it was perfect. I'll never again buy my pool chemicals from anywhere else but "In The Swim". I Highly Recommend Their Products!!"
Review 10 for Pool Start-Up Kit with Powerful Chlorine Shock
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Really like this product.,
Date:July 25, 2009
By Cleopatra
from WestView, Ky.
from WestView, Ky.
Pros: Real easy to use
Cons: None
"This product is a fast and easy way to open my pool. I use it every year."
Review 11 for Pool Start-Up Kit with Powerful Chlorine Shock
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Everything you need...,
Date:July 25, 2009
By wen541
"All you need for start up... and it comes with idiot proof instructions! You couldn't ask for better than this!"
Review 12 for Pool Start-Up Kit with Powerful Chlorine Shock
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Startup kits,
Date:July 24, 2009
By beachbum
from IL
from IL
Pros: work fantastic
Cons: none
"I wish we had used these kits last year. We closed with a different companies kit last year & when we opened the pool this year I had never seen it look so bad! We used the kit as instructed, and in no time our pool looked fantastic. I couldn't believe it. From now on I'm staying with InThe Swims kits & chemicals."
Review 13 for Pool Start-Up Kit with Powerful Chlorine Shock
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
What a Bargain,
Date:July 24, 2009
By Christine
Pros: Everything you need in one box
Cons: None
"We love this product. We get everything we need in one neat box with the instructions too."
Review 14 for Pool Start-Up Kit with Powerful Chlorine Shock
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Best Purchase Ever for Start-up,
Date:July 24, 2009
By POOL
from Sikeston, MO
from Sikeston, MO
"Other than vacuuming the dust off the bottom, the pool cleared itself. The chemicals used also removed stains that had appeared in late season. I have purchased additional chemicals for maintenance purposes and the pool continues to be crystal clear. We do not seem to be using nearly as much chloring as we have in the past versus local store bought chlorine."
Review 15 for Pool Start-Up Kit with Powerful Chlorine Shock
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
excellent product,
Date:July 19, 2009
By Sanstoy
from New Jersey
from New Jersey
"I have been a long time customer of In the swim and have found them to be very reliable and to have great products. The start up kit is all you need to get your summer fun underway. Everything in the kit does it's job and more. I would highly recommend any product they sell and their service is great."
Review 16 for Pool Start-Up Kit with Powerful Chlorine Shock
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
The best set ever,
Date:July 18, 2009
By Dondi
from Thornwood NY
from Thornwood NY
Pros: This set made opening my pool the easy way
Cons: None
"this was the first year that my pool opened up safe and with not problems. I just wish we ordered this product last year, last year it took about 3 weeks to get it right, this year it was perfect right away..
I have order alot of product, covers, and other items from you, and everything is GREAT thanks for all !!!
"
Review 17 for Pool Start-Up Kit with Powerful Chlorine Shock
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
This Product was a lifesaver!,
Date:July 18, 2009
By Beachlife4us
from CA
from CA
Pros: Fast acting, low cost, everything you need to open your pool, fast delivery.
Cons: None
"This package contained everything we needed to open our pool for the season. We were having difficulty balancing our water chemical levels. All of the products within this package saved us time and money by helping us reach the proper levels. The chemicals were sent prompltly which was a real life saver. Will definitely purchase products from this company again."
Review 18 for Pool Start-Up Kit with Powerful Chlorine Shock
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Run Your Pool Like a Professional!,
Date:July 18, 2009
By SASHA
from North Carolina
from North Carolina
Pros: All
Cons: None
"We
Purchased our pool and had it installed in July of 2005.
Hearing all the horror stories of green water and waiting weeks for
your pool to be SHOCKED back into safety we used a professional pool
cleaner every summer.
After a bill of $900 for opening, closing and cleaning the pool last
summer we decided we either did it ourselves or did not open the pool.
Your low cost kit opened our pool and as of July 4rth we still have
Crystal Clear water with easy maintenance. We are enjoying our pool and
thank you for your phone assistance
when we need it. We are IN THE SWIM customers from now on!!
"
Review 19 for Pool Start-Up Kit with Powerful Chlorine Shock
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
complete,
Date:July 18, 2009
By poolside
from Roanoke VA
from Roanoke VA
Pros: Come with everything needed
Cons: None
"We purchase this every year since we have had our pool. All ways receive it within the timeframe needed and always have everything purchased."
Review 20 for Pool Start-Up Kit with Powerful Chlorine Shock
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Start Up kits a great buy,
Date:July 18, 2009
By KELPA
from Northeast Pa
from Northeast Pa
Pros: Excellent value for any pool owner
Cons: non
"We have owned our pool for 24 years and I had always stayed clear of the start-up and winter kits, but this year with times being tough, I was looking for a bargain. I compared the price of the package as compared to buying all the contents separately and to my surprise, we saved about $20.00. The best thing was that everything I needed was there. The stain remover is excellent and the 3" chlorine tabs are a no-brainer, since they last for about three days. I would strongly recommend this package deal for anyone and I will use the same money savings idea when the fall arrives and we close the pool. Thanks In The Swim. I will be back."