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5 easy steps to maintaining a sparkling clean pool

Owning a pool should be fun, but regular maintenance is key to keeping it hygienic, safe, and sparkling. Don't let pool care feel overwhelming—follow these 5 easy steps to maintain your backyard oasis all season long. Step 1: Skim and brush your pool regularly This is your essential first line of defence. Skim your pool daily to remove floating debris like leaves and bugs. Brush your pool walls and floor weekly to dislodge dirt and algae spores, especially in corners and steps. Brushing ensures these contaminants
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How Bushfire Ash, Dust, and Pollen Affect Pool Cleaners (And How to Protect Yours)

If you’ve ever walked outside after a smoky bushfire day or a blustery spring morning and thought, “Why does my pool look like it’s been camping in the outback?” you’re not alone. In Australia, bushfire ash, fine dust, and pollen are just part of life. Unfortunately, they don’t stop at your fence line. They float, settle, sink… and eventually end up in your swimming pool. And while automatic pool cleaners are built tough, these fine particles can put even the
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Which is the best pool cleaner? Suction, robotic, and battery pool cleaners

When you're trying to figure out: “what sort of pool cleaner should I buy (robotic v battery v suction)?”, the options can be overwhelming.While robotic and battery operated cleaners get a lot of attention, there is also a lot to love about fully automatic suction pool cleaners. Let’s break down the three main types of pool cleaners for the average homeowner to help you buy the perfect pool cleaner for you. Suction pool cleaners Pictured: Kreepy Krauly VTX-3 Pictured: Kreepy
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Kreepy Krauly claims Australian consumer award

We're thrilled to share, our VTX-7 pool cleaner has scooped the pool and been declared a Product Review 2023 Awards Winner! The Product Review awards are judged independently and impartially by the Product Review Data & Content Team and as such, these awards cannot be bought, nor be influenced by commercial relationships. The winners represent the best and most reliable purchasing choices available to Australian consumers in 2022. This year, there were more than 73,000 eligible nominations, for over 610
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Why Every Australian Pool Needs a Kreepy Krauly This Summer

Why Buy a Kreepy Krauly? Summer in Australia means long hot days, backyard barbecues, and hours spent cooling off in the pool. But with the extra use comes extra work; leaves, dirt, sand, and debris all seem to find their way into the water the moment you turn your back. That’s why now is the perfect time to upgrade to a Kreepy Krauly, Australia’s most trusted automatic pool cleaner for more than 40 years. 1. Summer Means More Debris —
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Summer’s Coming: 7 Steps to Get Your Pool Ready for the Heat

The Australian summer is right around the corner, and there’s no better feeling than diving into a sparkling clean pool on a hot day. But before the weather really turns it on, it’s worth giving your pool a little TLC. Whether it’s been sitting idle with a pool cover through winter or getting light use, a pre-summer check-up will help keep the water clear, safe, and swim-ready all season long. Taking the time now to get your pool ready for
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