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Did you know that under dosing your chlorine in your swimming pool to make it last longer actually ends up causing you to need MORE chlorine?

It may be tempting to under dose your chlorine due to the shortage. The key to chlorine efficiency is to maintain a 1-4 ppm residual at all times and shock your pool more often. Check out this video from BioGuard for more details.

Have questions about your chlorine this summer? Contact us today or stop by the store! We’ve got the answers.

Do you know what makes your pool run? Are you confused by swimming pool basics? Or are you considering buying a pool and want to learn more before you do?

Knowing all the pieces of your swimming pool is an important part of knowing how to maintain your pool. Basically every swimming pool has four parts, and you want to take care of all of them to keep your pool in good working order all season long.

In this article, we help you get to know the basics of the swimming pool. Let’s look at the four parts. Read more

Did you just buy a new home with a pool? Or, perhaps you just built a pool? If you’re wondering how to take care of it, we’ll come out to you, do pool school at your house and show you everything you need to know!

With pool school at your house, we come out for the cost of a service call, and show you what you need to know to care of your swimming pool including how to clean it, vacuum it, treat it, and more!

Ready for us to come out and give you your own private, personalized pool school? Contact us today!

Our president, David Townley, is at it again with your second pool care video. Watch as he discusses all the pollen in the air and your Skimmer Sock. Read more

Do you have frogs in your pool?

If so, you aren’t alone. Frogs are one of the most common swimming pool pests. After all, these amphibious creatures are attracted to water.

One of the worst things about finding frogs in your pool is stumbling across the dead ones. It’s no fun to remove them, and you (and your kids) might find the task a little depressing.

So, in this article, we talk about how to keep frogs out of your pool. Read more

Shock should be a regular part of your pool maintenance routine. Check out this video for more info.

For added convenience, shop Townley online and pick up curbside or in-store.

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We recommend BioGuard Smart Shock and BioGuard Burnout 73!

 

You want a carefree, trouble-free pool season, right? If so, you want to take a look at these five keys to pool care to help you stay on top of your maintenance for a great summer!

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Never worry about algae again with the Tru•Blue Promise!

If you own a swimming pool, then you know how many memorable moments you’ve had there with your family and friends. But you may also recall missing a moment due to a sudden outbreak of algae.

This is one of the most common issues that confront pool owners and wise caretakers know that the best course of action is to prevent it before it happens. But maybe you’ve cut corners here and there and tried to get by with lower quality products or skipped a step or two to save time.

Now green water occurs more often than you’d care to admit. And don’t forget about the added expense of using more chemicals and the extra time it takes to get your pool back into shape.

The BioGuard Tru•Blue Promise program takes away your worries!

The exclusive BioGuard Tru•Blue Promise program can be found only at the best BioGuard dealers. With this Promise, we’ll be sure you’re using quality products designed for ultimate prevention.

In addition, we’ll see that you’re using them properly, and that you’re testing your water with the most in-depth analysis available.

By using our proven products and following our advice, the chances of algae are dramatically reduced.

You’ll have spectacular looking water all season long. But the best part is that if you’re loyal to the Promise, and you still end up with algae, we’ll give you everything you need to fix it for FREE.

Now that’s peace of mind that ensures you never miss a moment again in your pool.

Stop by and chat with us, your BioGuard pool experts, and learn exactly how the program works or keep on reading for more details.

Who is eligible for the Promise?

All pool season customers who:

  1. Use a chlorine sanitizer, a saltwater chlorinator or Mineral Springs® (bromine or biguanide systems are not eligible at this time).
  2. Chlorine Pool Owners must purchase at least one qualifying product from each of Step 1, Step 2 and Step 3. The qualifying Step Products are:
    • Step 1/Sanitizers – all SilkGuard® products (SilkGuard Complete™,1” SilkGuard ®Tabs, 3” SilkGuard® Tabs, SilkGuard® Sticks, Smart SilkGuard® Sticks)
    • Step 2/Shock – Smart Shock®, Easy Shock & Swim®, BurnOut® 3, BurnOut® 73
    • Step 3/Algicide – Algae Complete®, Back Up® 2, Algae All 60®, Banish®
  3. Salt Pool Owners must purchase at least one qualifying product from each of Step 2 and Step 3. The qualifying Step Products are:
    • Step 3/Algicide – SaltScapes® Algae Remover, Algae Complete™, Back Up® 2, Algae All 60®, Banish®
    • Step 2/Shock – Smart Shock®, Easy Shock & Swim®, BurnOut® 3, BurnOut® 73
  4. Mineral Springs® Pool Owners must purchase Mineral Springs™ Beginnings or Mineral Springs® Renewal® PLUS Mineral Springs® Stain & Scale.

By registering for the Promise, the pool owner agrees to:

  1. Continue to use only eligible BioGuard products and follow suggested treatment routine.
  2. Bring us a sample of your water to test regularly.
  3. Perform recommended water balance adjustments.

What conditions are not covered?

  1. Chlorine Demand (due to insufficient sanitizer levels)
  2. Cloudy Water
  3. Metal Staining
  4. Water Balancing
  5. Equipment Issues

To redeem an algae issue:

  1. Bring a water sample to us, your BioGuard Dealer, for an ALEX® Water Analysis.
  2. Once the issue is verified, we provide a FREE BioGuard Tru•Blue Promise Solution Kit containing products recommended by ALEX to fix the issue

Now that’s peace of mind! Stop by and chat with us about this great new program or contact us below!

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Get a Rebate

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Once July rolls around, you’ve probably been enjoying your pool for at least a month, and this brings us about half-way through summer swimming season.

It also makes it time for some special care when it comes to your mid-summer pool treatment. Read more

Please note: the TruBlue Promise program has changed in 2019. Click below for all the new info!

Never worry about algae or cloudy water again with our BioGuard Tru•Blue Promise™ program!

Our goal: you never miss a moment!

If you own a swimming pool, then you know how many memorable moments you’ve had there with family and friends. But you may also recall missing a moment due to a sudden outbreak of algae or the mysterious appearance of cloudy water.

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