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Reading time 1:10 – As the temperature drops, turn the thermostat up! For lots of us, winter is spa season. Even if you’re in a part of the country that experiences freezing temperatures, there can be nothing like immersing yourself in that bubbling warm water – and letting the jets blow away the chills! But…
Reading time: 2:50 – Long warm nights are the perfect excuse to pull off the spa cover and enjoy a revitalising and relaxing spa. If you’ve neglected your spa over the summer months, there are a few simple steps you’ll need to do to get everything ready – but after that, running your spa in…
Reading time: 3:10 – For most of us, the ‘pool of our dreams’ includes the surrounding garden. Here, we explain how to create the perfect pool and spa backyard experience – and add value to your investment! Create a setting Two things to remember – yes, you want to create a space that’s utterly…
Reading time: 2:40 – You’ve reopened your spa for the winter, and put in a bit of time and effort getting it ready for the season. Now that it’s up and running and your water is crystal clear, do you still need to test your water regularly? The resounding answer is yes, you must test…
Reading time: 2:20 – Running a spa doesn’t have to cost you a fortune! Follow our handy tips for reducing your spa energy costs, and throughout the season, you can enjoy lovely warm soaks without breaking the bank. Put a lid on it! The number one way to reduce your spa energy costs is to…
Reading time: 2:30 – When it comes to treating your spa, sanitiser is your best friend! It’s the product that will keep your water clean and healthy by destroying any bacteria that develops. Bacteria thrive in a warm moist environment, so the hot water of your spa is the perfect breeding ground. By ensuring that…
Reading time: 2:20 – An outdoor spa is a fantastic addition to any backyard, especially if you’re looking to utilise a small space. Your house will quickly become a favourite amongst friends, because what’s better than relaxing in a hot bubbly spa? One of the biggest advantages of owning an outdoor spa is that you’re…
Reading time: 4:40 – We recently took you on a journey through the most spectacular pools in the world. Now we’d like to introduce you to the spa edition! Soaking in a spa is always a luxurious experience, and the beauty of these small vessels is they can fit in the most unlikely of spaces…
Reading time: 3:30 – Picture this: after coming home from a long and tiring day at work, you jump into a hot bubbly spa with your better half. Can you think of anything more blissful? If you’ve already developed a case of the winter blues, some time in your tub is the perfect remedy! But…
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