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Have you recently purchased a new spa, or just need a refresher on how to properly maintain it? This blog will help you understand the key steps and products you’ll need to perform basic spa care. If you’d prefer to watch and listen, you can find our Guide to Spa Care video here. Circulation and…
Before you get into your spa this season, make sure it’s hygienic, clean and sparkling from the inside out! BioGuard recommends this simple 3-step spa clean every 4-6 weeks. Clean your cleaner! Your filter is responsible for cleaning your spa by filtering out dirt, oils and wastes from the water. If your filter isn’t clean,…
The filter is a vital part of your pool equipment. To ensure it continues to operate effectively, it will require regular cleaning. Fortunately, this is a quick and easy process with BioGuard Filter Brite™! Read below, or you can also watch our short, helpful video here. Benefits of BioGuard Filter Brite Sanitises your filter…
When deciding on filter media (sand or glass), you will want to consider the following: operating costs, safe water, clear water, healthy air and sustainability. Unfortunately, current filter media don’t meet all the above desired characteristics and you would have to pick a filter media that would only meet one or two of these…..but not…
Reading time: 1:30 We all know how much enjoyment we get from our pool and spa. But all the family bonding, the poolside entertaining, the exercise and just the sheer fun of having a pool does come at a cost. And that has a lot to do with the energy-efficiency of your pool. So, here…
As the days warm up, the swimming pool just gets even more popular – with two and six legged visitors! The thing is, the same way we use our pool to cool down, bees and wasps are looking for the same relief. The importance of bees to human survival is well known. But even the…
Can the virus that causes COVID-19 spread through pools, hot tubs, spas, and water play areas? With school holidays approaching, more families might consider spending time at the local swimming pool or water play area. But is it safe to do so? It can be hard finding reliable information, especially with the ever-changing climate we…
Reading time: 1.20 – The only cloudiness you should be seeing this winter is in the sky – not in your spa. But if cloudy spa water is a problem, you can follow these tips to clear things up – and you’ll be soaking rather than sulking. First let’s look at what could be causing…
Reading time: 2:00 – The ancient Romans knew all about a spa’s benefits. For Scandinavians, a spa is almost a daily ritual. A soak in a spa or jacuzzi has both physical and mental benefits that can improve our overall health and wellbeing. Benefits that can actually be heightened during the colder months. A good…
Featured Posts
- Tips for entertaining around your pool
- How to prevent ducks swimming in your pool
- A guide to basic spa care
- How does BioGuard Spa Perfect Balance™ keep spa water perfectly balanced?
- Spa Cleaning
- How To Clean Your Filter With BioGuard Filter Brite
- How to clean my salt cell?
- Why do I need to know my pool's volume?
- Smart pool tips for the silly season
- AFM® ng - a filter media 200% better than sand!
- An energy-efficient pool can save a pretty penny
- What to be doin' if a storm's brewin'
- Keep your pool perfectly balanced
- Oxidation - bad for fruit, good for your pool
- How to make these guys buzz off
- COVID-Safe Swimming
- A sparkling pool for summer in three simple steps.
- Don’t let cloudy spa water give you the cold shoulder!
- Winter pool maintenance for a swim-ready pool!
- Warm off the winter blues!
- 'Tis the season of the spa!
- How to make the most of your spa in autumn
- Planting a garden around your pool or spa
- Why you should never smell chlorine in your pool
- Your summer pool maintenance guide
- What to do before and after a pool party
- A guide to sanitising your pool
- Keeping your pool energy efficient
- How to get your pool water sparkling in time for summer!
- Fun pool activities for kids!
- Does a pool add property value?
- Help! My pool water has turned cloudy
- What to plant around a swimming pool
- The BioGuard 3-step pool maintenance program
- Do you need to test your spa water regularly?
- Reduce the power costs for your spa
- A guide to sanitising your spa
- How to complete the perfect spa, just add lights!
- Seven spas to put on your bucket list
- How to maintain your spa this winter
- Bring back your spa to life – fast!
- How hot is too hot? A guide to picking the perfect spa temperature
- A guide to heating your pool
- Help! My pool's turned green
- How To Choose The Right Sized Swimming Pool For You & Your Family
- Do I Really Need To Treat My Pool With Oxidiser?
- The Ultimate Pool Bucket-List
- How To Maintain Your Salt Pool
- Does Water Testing Matter?
- Kit Out Your Pool This Summer
- Get Your Pool Summer Ready
- 9 Best Pool Toys & Accessories for Summer
- AFM - Swimming in Drinking Water!
- How to Avoid Itchy Skin After Swimming
- Swimming Pool Myths – Busted!
- Tips for Entertaining Around Your Pool
- Your Pool Was Born to Sparkle
- Bringing your Pool Back to Life
- How to Prepare your Pool for a Storm
- Spa Safety
- Treating your Pool, Spa and Swim Spa Correctly
- Energy Saving Tips for Your Spa
- Don't Let Your Sparkle Fade
- Top Spa Trends for 2018
- Spa Season Water Testing Tips
- How to Maintain a Healthy Pool
- 3 Ways to Improve Your Pool
- How much chlorine do you need in your pool?
- Using your pool to hit your fitness goals
- How To Be Sun Smart This Summer
- 5 Products To Have A Healthy Pool All Summer Long
- Top 10 Products from 2017
- BioGuard’s Money Saving New Year’s Resolutions
- The Algae Annihilator
- Keep the ducks out the pool
- Preventing Scale Build-Up
- The Cure To A Green Pool
- Make your pool springtime sparkle
- If you’re swimming – you’re winning!
- Picturesque Pools From Around The World
- Make your pool a Summer Stunner with our 3 Step Program
- Cleaning Your Spa – The After-Party
- The War For Water Conservation
- What is hydrotherapy?
- Work-Life and Finding the SPA Perfect Balance
- Picking the perfect spa for your lifestyle
- Swimming in winter
- Getting your spa maintenance back on track
- Can you use pool chemicals in the spa?
- Stay Sun Smart in the Pool
- Tips for the busy pool owner
- Home Pool Safety
- The most commonly asked pool chemical questions
- New spa design trends and ideas
- Weekly spa maintenance
- Five tips for a cost-effective spa clean
- Prepare your spa for winter
- Heating your pool
- Basic guide to filter cleaning
- How to get your dream pool
- Clearing up cloudy water
- Pool toys for fun and fitness
- Swim free with BioGuard
- Cool pool party ideas
- How to choose a pool cleaner
- Creating your own outdoor spa retreat
- Swimming for fitness and fun
- Small pools for confined spaces
- Considerations of an above ground pool
- 5 Easy Steps to Maintain Your Pool Pump
- What to look for when buying a new Pool Pump
- What to do if you go away
- Getting your pool ready for summer