Importance of Proactive Pool Care

Proactive pool care can save you time, money and keep your swimming pool clean, healthy and swim-ready all year round. Poolwerx shows you how you can proactively care for your pool all year. Let the pool experts guide you through all the pool tips and tricks to make your pool ready for any occasion!

Need a water test to check your the pH, Alkalinity or Calcium Hardness in your pool? Find your local Poolwerx or visit us in-store with your water sample! Alternatively, book one of our pool experts to come to you!

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Stay Pool Smart

By following these proactive pool care tips, you can ensure your pool remains clean, cost-effective, and stress-free to maintain. Stay ahead of maintenance and enjoy a sparkling, healthy pool all year round.

For more pool care insights and DIY tips, explore our pool problem-solving series or contact your nearest Poolwerx for expert advice and our servicing package options.

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By Poolwerx New Zealand, 28 March 2022

About Poolwerx

Poolwerx, founded in 1992, is Australasia’s largest pool and spa maintenance network. With over 500 territories made up of retail stores and mobile vans, Poolwerx clients have some of the best people and latest technology available anywhere they live or work to take care of their backyard or commercial pool. Poolwerx is for healthy pool people.

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