Using borate technology, this product optimizes your bathing experience. When applied and maintained at a desired level, it has a number of benefits, including; 1) Make water as soft as silk, 2) help maintain pH with less variation and 3) make the water balance easier to reach. He also 4) enhances the effectiveness of other products while reducing the quantity required (algicide, clarifier) to achieve beautiful water. This makes pool water easier to maintain and less expensive.