How to Balance Pool Water in Australia — Bioguard® Chemicals Guide

Keeping your pool water healthy, crystal clear, and perfectly balanced is essential for your comfort and safety. Poorly balanced water can damage equipment, irritate skin, and reduce the effectiveness of your sanitiser. In this guide, we’ll show you how to maintain perfect pool water using trusted Bioguard® chemicals — available online with fast Australia-wide delivery.

Why Water Balance Is So Important for Pool

Unlike spas and swim spas, pools have lower water temperatures and larger volumes, which means the water chemistry doesn’t change as fast. Balanced water helps:
• Prevent skin and eye irritation
• Protect pumps, heaters, and pool surfaces from corrosion
• Improve sanitiser efficiency
• Keep water sparkling clear and safe

5 Easy Steps to Balance Your Pool Water

1. Test Your Water Regularly

Use a reliable water testing kit to measure pH, alkalinity, calcium hardness, and sanitiser levels. Testing 2–3 times a week is ideal.

2. Sanitise the Water

Sanitiser keeps bacteria and algae at bay. We recommend Bioguard Swim Clear, a dual-action sanitiser and stabilized chlorine designed to be safer from sunlight.

3. Shock the Spa Weekly

Shocking removes organic contaminants like sunscreen, sweat, and oils. Use Bioguard Lite for a shock treatment.

4. Balance pH and Alkalinity

• Raise pH using Bioguard Balance Pak 200
• Lower pH with Bioguard Lo’N’Slo
• Stabilise pH fluctuations by increasing alkalinity using Bioguard Balance Pak 100

5. Control Calcium and Foam

• Increase calcium hardness with Bioguard Balance Pak 300 to protect surfaces.

Weekly Pool Maintenance Checklist

Stick to this simple routine to keep your swim spa healthy and inviting:

Test water balance	Weekly
Adjust sanitiser & pH	As required
Shock the pool	Weekly
Clean skimmer baskets	Weekly
Backwash filter	Monthly

 

Frequently Asked Questions

·         Q: How often should I test my pool water?

A: We recommend testing your water 2–3 times per week using a Bioguard water testing kit

·         Q: What’s the best sanitiser for spas?

A: Bioguard Swim Clear is ideal because it sanitises

·         Q: Do Bioguard chemicals work better in pools?

A: Yes. Bioguard products are specially formulated to remain effective.

·         Q: Do you deliver pool chemicals Australia-wide?

A: Absolutely. All Bioguard spa chemicals are shipped nationwide straight to your door.

Shop Bioguard® Spa Chemicals Online

Take the guesswork out of spa care. Get premium Bioguard® chemicals delivered fast, anywhere in Australia. Shop the full range here:
https://www.poolandspa.shop/collections/pool-chemicals