DIRECTIONS: Initial Start-Up: In addition to the maintenace dose, add 1 ounce for every 1000 gallons all at once, every 7 days for the first 2 to 5 weeks, until the desired results are achieved. This additional amount is necessary to speed the removal of the pre-existing organic load. Maintenance Dose: Light to medium bather/organic load - 1 ounce for every 3000 gallons per week Heavy bather/organic load - 1 ounce for every 2000 gallons per week (most common commercial pool dosage rate) Very heavy bather/organic load - 1 ounce for every 1000 gallons per week Note: For best results feed small amounts mUltiple times per day with Natural Chemistry's Automatic Dosage Dispenser. Product can be manually applied directly to pool also. Store below 1200F Do not allow product to freeze.