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Bad weather will not only ruin your mood, it can lead to debris, dirt and other pollutants ending up in your pool. If a storm is brewing – don’t fret – we’ve got you covered when it comes to protecting and preparing your pool. The Calm Before the Storm Keep your water levels up. In…
In the interest of saving a buck, it can be tempting to use leftover pool chemicals to maintain your spa or swim spa. At a glance, pool and spa chemicals appear to share similar ingredients, which begs the question: which chemicals are suitable for my swim spa? And can I use pool chemicals in the…
No matter the season, your pool always requires a great deal of love and care, but this is especially true for the cooler months when you might not be using it as frequently. Whether you intend to close your pool or keep it open over winter, there are some steps that you should take to…
Your swimming pool probably isn’t the centre of your attention now that the weather has cooled down, but don’t forget about your pool just yet! Autumn and winter are the ideal times for making larger pool improvements that will make it easier to jump straight into the pool next season. Here are some things you could do…
There are so many important elements involved in maintaining your pool, one that immediately comes to mind is chlorine. Chlorine is responsible for making AND KEEPING your pool water healthy and safe to swim in. Without it, your pool would be filled with an excess of nasty bacteria that can cause anything from a slight…
Using your pool to hit your fitness goals
As we enter the third month of the New Year, most of us have already long-abandoned the usual resolutions. Let’s face it, it can be a struggle to balance our busy schedules with our desire to improve our physical wellbeing and hit our fitness goals. Or, maybe our enthusiasm was simply misdirected – why sign…
Everyone knows it; you know it, your family knows it, your colleagues know it. Skin cancer is one of the most common and devastating health issues in Australia, with two in three Aussies diagnosed by the time they’re 70 and more than 750,000 treated for life-threatening melanomas each year. But, a majority of skin cancers…
Healthy Pool Tips For A Sparkling Summer It’s no surprise that your pool is the centrepiece of your home during the summer months. However, with great fun, comes great responsibility – the added pressure of having your pool ready for use 24/7. So, to make the upkeep easy, try these five products for a healthy…
2017 was full of surprises. Donald Trump was sworn in as President of the United States, the British voted to Brexit the EU, Australia said ‘Yes’ to same-sex marriage, and – arguably the king of the pool party, Hugh Hefner – passed away. But, more important than any of those revelations are BioGuard’s most popular…
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What to be doin' if a storm's brewin'
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An energy-efficient pool can save a pretty penny
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Keep your pool perfectly balanced
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It's our Sunsational Giveaway!
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Oxidation - bad for fruit, good for your pool
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How to make these guys buzz off
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COVID-Safe Swimming
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A sparkling pool for summer in three simple steps.
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Don’t let cloudy spa water give you the cold shoulder!
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Winter pool maintenance for a swim-ready pool!
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Warm off the winter blues!
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'Tis the season of the spa!
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How to make the most of your spa in autumn
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Planting a garden around your pool or spa
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Why you should never smell chlorine in your pool
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Your summer pool maintenance guide
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What to do before and after a pool party
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A guide to sanitising your pool
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Keeping your pool energy efficient
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How to get your pool water sparkling in time for summer!
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Fun pool activities for kids!
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Does a pool add property value?
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Help! My pool water has turned cloudy
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What to plant around a swimming pool
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The BioGuard 3-step pool maintenance program
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Do you need to test your spa water regularly?
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Reduce the power costs for your spa
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A guide to sanitising your spa
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How to complete the perfect spa, just add lights!
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How to maintain your spa this winter
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Seven spas to put on your bucket list
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Bring back your spa to life – fast!
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How hot is too hot? A guide to picking the perfect spa temperature
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A guide to heating your pool
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Help! My pool's turned green
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How To Choose The Right Sized Swimming Pool For You & Your Family
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Do I Really Need To Treat My Pool With Oxidiser?
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How To Maintain Your Salt Pool
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The Ultimate Pool Bucket-List
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Does Water Testing Matter?
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Kit Out Your Pool This Summer
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9 Best Pool Toys & Accessories for Summer
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Get Your Pool Summer Ready
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AFM - Swimming in Drinking Water!
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How to Avoid Itchy Skin After Swimming
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Tips for Entertaining Around Your Pool
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Your Pool Was Born to Sparkle
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Bringing your Pool Back to Life
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How to Prepare your Pool for a Storm
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Spa Safety
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Treating your Pool, Spa and Swim Spa Right
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Energy Saving Tips for Your Spa
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Don't Let Your Sparkle Fade
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Top Spa Trends for 2018
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Spa Season Water Testing Tips
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How to Maintain a Healthy Pool
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3 Ways to Improve Your Pool
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How much chlorine do you need in your pool?
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Using your pool to hit your fitness goals
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How To Be Sun Smart This Summer
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5 Products To Have A Healthy Pool All Summer Long
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Top 10 Products from 2017
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BioGuard’s Money Saving New Year’s Resolutions
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The Algae Annihilator
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Keep the ducks out the pool
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Preventing Scale Build-Up
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The Cure To A Green Pool
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Make your pool springtime sparkle
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If you’re swimming – you’re winning!
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Picturesque Pools From Around The World
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Make your pool a Summer Stunner with our 3 Step Program
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Cleaning Your Spa – The After-Party
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The War For Water Conservation
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Work-Life and Finding the SPA Perfect Balance
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Picking the perfect spa for your lifestyle
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Swimming in winter
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What is hydrotherapy?
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BioGuard’s 3-Step Pool Winter Maintenance Program
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Getting your spa maintenance back on track
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How to effectively remove leaves from your pool
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4 ways to make your pool more sustainable for Earth Day
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Can you use pool chemicals in the spa?
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7 steps to get your pool ready for winter
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Premium Quality Pool Products
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Stay Sun Smart in the Pool
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Top 6 Pools From Around The World
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New Year's Resolution for Pool Owners
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Pool Party Protocol
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Tips for the busy pool owner
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How often should you test your pool water?
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Home Pool Safety
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How to fix a green pool
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SPASA Australia Awards 2016
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Understanding Pool Filters
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Tips for a Summer-ready pool
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The most commonly asked pool chemical questions
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Protecting your pool from bad weather
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New spa design trends and ideas
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Weekly spa maintenance
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Keeping your spa spring-clean
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Five tips for a cost-effective spa clean
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The health benefits of spas
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Prepare your spa for winter
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Heating your pool
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Preparing for winter
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Pool Cleaning Guide
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Basic guide to filter cleaning
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Clearing up cloudy water
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Pool toys for fun and fitness
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Enjoy your new pool
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Getting your pool ready for a party?
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Take the stress out of chlorinating your pool
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Post-fire pool management
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How to enjoy swimming without eye irritation
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Avoid itchy skin after swimming
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What to do if you go away
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How to avoid a green pool
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Getting your pool ready for summer
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Five easy steps to a sparkling clean pool