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The simple days of flippers and goggles are long gone when it comes to keeping kids busy in the pool. Now there are hundreds of choices, ranging from diving toys to giant inflatables and everything in between. In addition to being huge fun, many pool toys will help kids learn to swim and keep fit,…
A pool is a great investment, but you don’t need to spend hours each week looking after it. Some pool builders will fill your new pool and treat it with the right chemicals so it’s ready to enjoy. Once it’s set up, you just need to follow a maintenance program to keep your pool at…
Summer is the perfect time for a party, and if you have a pool it gives you a great reason to invite everyone over to your place. Any summer’s day is right for a pool party, but you might want to throw a special one for Australia Day or Waitangi Day, a birthday, house-warming, the…
If you live in a bushfire-prone area you might one day have to deal with the effects of ash and other debris in your pool. The first step is to remove all debris and solid wastes as quickly as possible to avoid long-term damage. Then add BioGuard® Burn Out Extreme oxidiser, followed by your preferred…
Nobody wants to see red, irritated eyes in the mirror after an enjoyable day of swimming. It happens when avoidable irritants or excessive chemicals cause blood vessels near the surface of the eye to become enlarged, but it can be prevented by ensuring your water’s pH and other levels are under control. ALL pools with…
Chlorine is an essential part of the chemistry of pool water, but if it’s not used correctly it can cause itchy skin for some swimmers. If the dose is too high, or an oxidiser is not also used, some people can experience an itchy rash. In most cases this is not an allergic reaction but…
Leaving your pool unattended for more than a week can lead to a build up of debris that might upset the water balance, encouraging bacterial growth. But you can enjoy your break and avoid water problems by using the BioGuard holiday program. First, shock the pool with BioGuard Burn Out Extreme. Then add 40ml of…
Your friends and neighbours won’t be green with envy over your pool if the water isn’t crystal clear.If your pool water is green the culprits are algae, and they can turn your pool green overnight if it’s not correctly maintained. Algae are microscopic plants that enter your pool via wind, rain, dust and even top-up…
As the weather warms up you can prepare for summer swimming by doing some simple pool maintenance now. A personalised treatment plan from your BioGuard retailer can help, as can the following steps. Remove your pool cover. Drain off any water, but not back into the pool. Sweep the cover to ensure it’s clean and…
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