PoolSpaCare
PoolSpaCare operates the GLB® brand, selling residential pool and spa water care chemicals (algaecides, balancers, clarifiers, sanitizers, shocks, cleaners) through a U.S. dealer and retailer network under parent Innovative Water Care, LLC. The 65-year-old brand serves homeowners and is supported by educational content and dealer rebate programs.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1959
- HeadquartersAlpharetta, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What PoolSpaCare does
PoolSpaCare operates the GLB® brand, a U.S. residential pool and spa water care product line, alongside other pool/spa brands (Leisure Time, Applied Biochemists) under parent company Innovative Water Care, LLC. The business was founded in 1959 by Dr. Robert Stern, a microbiologist, and has been in continuous operation for 65+ years, positioning itself as "The Gold Standard in Pool Care." The product portfolio spans the full pool chemistry stack: algaecides (Algimycin® 2000), balancers (pH Up & pH Down), clarifiers (Super Blue), sanitizers (Cal Hypo granular, Chlorine-Free System), shocks (including the industry's first non-chlorine shock), cleaners, specialty products, stain control, and bundled maintenance kits. Technical differentiation is claimed in compact granule sanitizers described as "the most powerful in the industry, pound for pound" and in proprietary clarifier and algaecide formulations.
The revenue model is one-time product sales of consumable pool chemicals to residential pool owners. There is no direct-to-consumer e-commerce on the GLB® site; instead, PoolSpaCare distributes exclusively through a U.S. dealer and retailer network, with consumers directed to purchase via a "Where to Buy" dealer locator tool. Channel sales are supported by rebate programs, a Pool Care Guide, FAQs, a Problem Solver tool, and Pool Care Tips — a content-marketing layer that funnels educated buyers to authorized dealers. The entity has 1-10 employees, consistent with a brand/marketing function within a larger parent (Innovative Water Care, LLC, an apparent Solenis-affiliated specialty water care group). No funding rounds, M&A, or leadership changes are disclosed in the available data.
PoolSpaCare firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- PoolSpaCare
- Legal name
- Innovative Water Care, LLC
- Website
- https://poolspacare.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1959
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- PoolSpaCare operates the GLB® brand, selling residential pool and spa water care chemicals (algaecides, balancers, clarifiers, sanitizers, shocks, cleaners) through a U.S. dealer and retailer network under parent Innovative Water Care, LLC. The 65-year-old brand serves homeowners and is supported by educational content and dealer rebate programs.
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PoolSpaCare industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Pool and Spa Water Care Chemicals
- NAICS
- Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Pool & Spa Chemicals (Chlorination, pH Control, Algaecides) (CRAJAKAL)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Pools, Spas & Hot Tubs Retail (Chemicals, Accessories) (CRAIAIAK), Water Testing & Chemical Balancing (HSAIALAB)
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Where PoolSpaCare is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Alpharetta
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Markets served
PoolSpaCare business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Pool care chemical products: GLB generates revenue through the sale of pool water care products including algaecides, balancers, clarifiers, cleaners, sanitizers, shocks, and specialty chemicals. Products are sold through dealers and retailers to residential pool owners.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
PoolSpaCare product offering
Product offeringCore offering
PoolSpaCare markets and distributes a complete line of GLB® branded pool and spa water care chemical products, including algaecides, clarifiers, pH balancers, Cal Hypo sanitizers, chlorine-free sanitizing systems, shock treatments, surface and filter cleaners, stain control products, and bundled pool care kits. Products are sold through a U.S. dealer and retailer network to residential pool owners for routine maintenance, algae prevention, water clarification, and pool opening/closing. The portfolio also includes the Leisure Time and Applied Biochemists brands for broader pool and spa water care coverage.
Product overview
GLB® is a comprehensive pool care product portfolio offering a complete line of expert pool maintenance solutions. The product line includes algaecides (Algimycin® 2000), clarifiers (Super Blue), balancers (pH Up & pH Down), sanitizers (Cal Hypo and Chlorine-Free System), cleaners, shocks, specialty products, stain control products, and bundled kits. Founded over 60 years ago by Dr. Robert Stern, a microbiologist, GLB® products are rooted in science-based formulas designed to be easy to use for all pool owners. The company pioneered the industry's first non-chlorine shock and offers compact, easy-to-pour granule sanitizers.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- GLB® Algimycin® 2000: Powerful algae treatment and prevention product
- GLB® Super Blue
- GLB® pH Up & pH Down
- GLB® Algimycin®
- GLB® Cal Hypo
Products and services
- GLB® Algimycin® 2000 Algaecide A powerful algaecide that treats and prevents all types of algae (yellow, green, mustard), one of the most common pool problems. Sold to residential pool owners through GLB's U.S. dealer network.
- GLB® Super Blue Clarifier A fast-acting, dual-action clarifier that clears cloudy water and helps prevent it from recurring, for residential pool owners.
- GLB® pH Up & pH Down Balancers Pool water pH balancers that maintain proper pH levels and address pH fluctuation issues for comfortable swimming water, sold to residential pool owners via dealers.
- GLB® Cal Hypo Sanitizers Dry, easy-to-use calcium hypochlorite granular sanitizers, marketed as the most powerful in the industry pound for pound, available in various pack sizes. For residential pool owners.
- GLB® Chlorine-Free Sanitizing System A chlorine-free sanitizing system alternative for residential pool water treatment.
- GLB® Pool Shocks Shock treatments for pool water, including the industry's first non-chlorine shock, for residential pool owners.
- GLB® Pool Cleaners Fast-acting cleaners for pool surfaces, liners, covers, and filters to keep pools looking beautiful. For residential pool owners.
- GLB® Stain Control & Specialty Cleaners Specialty products for stain control and targeted cleaning issues in residential swimming pools.
- GLB® Pool Care Kits Bundled pool care product kits providing a comprehensive set of maintenance solutions for residential pool owners.
Companies that use PoolSpaCare
Customer profileSegments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
PoolSpaCare technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
PoolSpaCare partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators1 record
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
PoolSpaCare competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Strengths4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
PoolSpaCare social profiles
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PoolSpaCare leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
PoolSpaCare funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
PoolSpaCare M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about PoolSpaCare
What does PoolSpaCare do?
PoolSpaCare markets and distributes a complete line of GLB® branded pool and spa water care chemical products, including algaecides, clarifiers, pH balancers, Cal Hypo sanitizers, chlorine-free sanitizing systems, shock treatments, surface and filter cleaners, stain control products, and bundled pool care kits. Products are sold through a U.S. dealer and retailer network to residential pool owners for routine maintenance, algae prevention, water clarification, and pool opening/closing. The portfolio also includes the Leisure Time and Applied Biochemists brands for broader pool and spa water care coverage.
Is PoolSpaCare a public or private company?
PoolSpaCare is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was PoolSpaCare founded?
PoolSpaCare was founded in 1959. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is PoolSpaCare based?
PoolSpaCare is headquartered in Alpharetta, United States, in the North America region.
How does PoolSpaCare make money?
One revenue line is on record: pool care chemical products.
Does PoolSpaCare have an API?
No public API is recorded for PoolSpaCare.
What industry is PoolSpaCare in?
PoolSpaCare's product category is Pool and Spa Water Care Chemicals. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAJAKAL, Pool & Spa Chemicals (Chlorination, pH Control, Algaecides), with a secondary code of CRAIAIAK, Pools, Spas & Hot Tubs Retail (Chemicals, Accessories). Its NAICS code is 32561.