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AFM – Swimming in Drinking Water!

Let’s make it clear; when it comes to pool filtration, it’s vital that you use the best filter media on the market to keep your pool water healthy. For this reason, we’re thrilled that Activated Filter Media (AFM®), is available exclusively from BioGuard in Australia and New Zealand. Give your pool filter the first class experience with AFM, and you’ll be swimming in certified drinking water! Developed by marine biologists, AFM is a direct replacement for sand and crushed glass. It removes dirt and filters 200% better than sand – revolutionising the game! It’s also the ONLY activated glass in the world that is NOT just recycled glass. With 300 times more surface area than sand, unique, bio-resistant AFM can filter particles

How to Avoid Itchy Skin After Swimming

Is your pool water being a real itch? Swimming should only be a good time. If your pool...

Tips for Entertaining Around Your Pool

Spring has sprung, and this warmer weather means one thing – it’s nearly pool season! It’s the perfect...

Your Pool Was Born to Sparkle

Shine on! Like magpies, we all love a bit of sparkle, but most importantly we all love sparkly...

Bringing your Pool Back to Life

Spring is on our doorstep. If you’ve been ignoring your pool this winter, it’s time to give it...

How to Prepare your Pool for a Storm

Bad weather will not only ruin your mood, it can lead to debris, dirt and other pollutants ending...

Spa Safety

In the lead up to winter, can you think of anything better than plunging into a hot, bubbly...

Treating your Pool, Spa and Swim Spa Correctly

In the interest of saving a buck, it can be tempting to use leftover pool chemicals to maintain...

Energy Saving Tips for Your Spa

Nobody wants to spend more money than they have to – when it comes to the costs of...

Don’t Let Your Sparkle Fade

You’ve tried it all; changing the water, scrubbing your spa surfaces, using the right balancing chemicals, but nothing...

Top Spa Trends for 2018

With the cooler season moving swiftly upon us, now is the perfect time to update your equipment in...

Spa Season Water Testing Tips

While we all wish we could just fill up the spa and leave it for the season, the...

How to Maintain a Healthy Pool

No matter the season, your pool always requires a great deal of love and care, but this is...