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COOL WAYS TO ENJOY SWIM TIME!

PARTY IDEAS OUTDOOR DECORATING EXPERT POOL ADVICE

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swim fun, swim safe

Goggles, � uffy towels and big smiles may

be all kids need for a super swim, but pool

safety should top your list. May is National

Water Safety Month and the perfect time

to establish good pool rules. Read more at

watersafetymonth.org and follow these tips:

• Enlist a water watcher. The best safety

asset is a set of eyes. A water watcher—an

adult designated to supervise children’s water

activities—provides ultimate water

safety. Learn more at waterwatcher.org.

• Install a pool and/or gate alarm. A sensor

blares a pulsating alarm when someone

gains entry to your pool. Read more

at poolguard.com.

• Speed dial. Keep a cordless waterproof

phone poolside in the event of an

emergency. Check out the Uniden digital

waterproof model at unidendirect.com.

• Learn to swim. It may seem obvious,

but good advice. Find area swimming

classes at redcross.org.

it’s swim time!Forget the calendar—summer of� cially starts the day you open your pool. Enjoy every luxurious drop with our tips for summer fun.

BioGuard’s easy-to-use pool-care systems allow

you to enjoy crystal clear, blue water every day—

without a worry. Start the pool season right with

a visit to your locally owned BioGuard Dealer, who

will test your water and customize a care system

just for you. Your BioGuard Dealer’s advice will

keep you and your family in the swim all summer

long. To locate the BioGuard Dealer in your area

(plus read more fun pool tips and easy-care

product information), go to bioguard.com.

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. To see step-by-step videos to make

pool care easier than ever, visit the BioGuard channel on YouTube at

YouTube.com/BioGuardUSA.

...and our quick-read packaging

instructions on every BioGuard

Care System product. Learn

more about our new look at

bioguard.com.

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Earth-friendly EcoKlean™ is a new fi lter media that replaces the DE(diatomaceous earth) in DE fi lters and can be used to improve the performance of sand and cartridge fi lters.• improves water clarity• uses 100% biodegradable cellulose fi ber• increases fi ltration run cycles on DE

fi lters by up to 70% Ask your BioGuard Dealer for details.

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trumpet vine

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laps for a causeWhen Emily Schreiber was 9 years old,

she was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis

(CF). A short couple

of weeks later, she

started raising money

for CF research. Now

Emily is 17, and

she’s raised more

than $1 million—

all by swimming

laps. Her tenacity and

generous spirit is the inspiration behind BioGuard’s

Splash for CF. Join Emily in raising money for CF

research by hosting a fund-raiser in your own pool.

Contact your BioGuard Dealer for details or visit

splashforcf.org. Meet Emily “in person” on

YouTube.com/BioGuardUSA.

divine vinesEnjoy cooling natural shade by planting

vines on poolside structures such as the

grapevine-smothered pergola, left. Grow

privacy too by screening the view with a

trellis or arbor clad in colorful � owering

vines. Some blooms attract butter� ies and

hummingbirds, so they’re worth having

poolside. Fragrance is also a sweet bene� t. Try

these easy-to-grow high-climbers:

• Butterfl y-attracting: trumpet vine,

clematis, morning glory

• Fragrant: jasmine, rose, moon� ower

Nothing halts swim time faster than algae. “A pool customer

who never in 12 years had an algae problem wakes up one

morning with a slimy pool,” says Mike Elder of Imperial

Pools and Patio in Rock Hill, SC. “A combination of hot

weather and lots of rain makes algae multiply—fast,” says

Elder. “BioGuard® Optimizer Plus suppresses algae growth

and prevents the problem,” he says. Stay algae-free this

summer by contacting your BioGuard Dealer.

Green pool blues

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dog paddle with your pet?Your dog loves to hang with the family, but should he get

his turn in the pool? That’s up to you. If he’s cleared

for dog paddling, consider this:

• Watch the pup. Keep an eye on your dog every

minute he’s around the pool. Check into pet-safety

aids such as a dog ramp or � otation vest. See your

BioGuard Dealer for pet safety products.

• Clean up. One medium-size dog is equivalent to about

50 people in your pool—that means you may need supple-

mental oxidation after your pooch does his last lap. See

your BioGuard Dealer for advice.

save cash, save energySmart pool

maintenance will

improve energy

ef� ciency, reduce

evaporation and save you some

cash this summer. Consider

these steps for your pool:

• Cover up. Reduce pool heating

costs by 50 to 70 percent by adding

a cover to your pool. Learn more at

energysavers.gov.

• Reroute the wind. Decrease water

loss in windy areas by planting a

windbreak of trees or shrubs or by

erecting a fence. Less evaporation

means less water replacement costs.

Can you notice the difference in your

water when you change to BioGuard®

Mineral Springs®? “Yes!” says Jane

Wilkinson at Up Country Pools in

Jackson, CA. “A customer switched

her pool care products and tried

Mineral Springs. She reported a 100

percent difference in her water,”

says Wilkinson. “She was so pleased!

She said her water had more sparkle

and the pool sides stayed cleaner.”

No matter what kind of pool you

have, your BioGuard Dealer can

customize a care system for you.

If you want to see more sparkle,

contact your BioGuard Dealer today.

See the sparkle

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hold your breath and say “cheese”Underwater family snapshots are easier than ever with

the wide variety of waterproof cameras available.

Inexpensive single-use cameras are perfect for pool

parties. (Buy one for every guest.) The fast � lm allows

you to capture cannonball splashes or lap-race � nish-

line action. Film below-the-surface movies with an

underwater video camera. (What kid wouldn’t want

to do his rendition of the shark in Jaws or the clown� sh

in Finding Nemo?) Share pool escapades with family and

friends: Make a slide show of underwater smiles and post to

� ickr.com or add deepwater videos to youtube.com. Here are tips for

capturing underwater memories in your pool from kodak.com:

• Take lots of images. Water makes photography more dif� cult, so

multiple photos increase the likelihood of getting more “keepers.”

• Stand steady. Don’t snap photos while you’re swimming or you’ll end up

with blurry shots.

• Snap a split-screen photo. Position the camera at the water surface to

capture fun photos of friends half in and half out of the water.

Erase mystery stains If your pool is marred by metal marks, use BioGuard’s new Erase® Stain ID Kit to uncover the culprit. This easy-to-use system pinpoints the problem (iron or copper staining). Then use Erase® Stain Remover to clean up. Learn more from your BioGuard Dealer.

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Swim in softness Luxuriate in a mineral oasis—in your backyard—with the Mineral Springs® program. Easy-to-apply minerals deliver soft, comfortable, balanced water. Plus, scale inhibitors help protect your equipment. Best of all, pool care takes just fi ve minutes a week. You can also transform your salt pool into a Mineral Springs pool with Convert. Learn more at YouTube.com/BioGuardUSA, bioguard.com or from your BioGuard Dealer.

jump for joyEnjoy sporty, splashy ways to have more fun in your backyard

with these pool toys:

• Bounce off the wall. Bust an underwater move with the Pool

Sub Jumper, above, a pogo stick that keeps you hopping. toysplash.com

• Hit this! Aquaman meets Robin Hood in the pool. The Bullzeye Pool

Archery Game, not pictured, features soft foam arrows for safe shooting.

amazon.com

• Lap on. No need for a photo � nish with ESPN Swimming Challenge, not

pictured. This counter tracks times and laps. solutions.com

Check out more cool pool toys at your BioGuard Dealer.

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move inside out

Transform underused deck space into a family-friendly

poolside room. Here’s how:

• Cozy up. Create furniture clusters just as you do indoors.

In the photo above, three chairs and a sofa come together

to create an intimate setting for chats or meals.

• Add surfaces. Small tables offer space for food and drinks.

Group pots of colorful � owers on tabletops for fresh accents.

• Change colors. Alter the color scheme by replacing or recovering

cushions or dressing up seating with colorful throw pillows.

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swing into party modeVintage bathing suits, colorful swim

caps, cool drinks, sizzling food. Your

next pool party will swing with a

1940s vintage theme. (Make it a good

cause too by raising funds

for Splash for CF; see

tip 3 for details.)

Rent classic 40s-

era pool � icks (starring water maven Esther Williams)

such as Bathing Beauty, Neptune’s Daughter or Million

Dollar Mermaid.

Film a “coming attractions” video invitation and

post it on youtube.com. Or create invites with

smilebox.com or evite.com.

Glam up with vintage-era swimming suits from the

synchro-swim star herself at esther-williams.com.

Don a � ower-encrusted swim cap from speedo.com.

Choreograph a Busby Berkeley water ballet/synchronized

swimming number.

Grill something hot and cheesy. (See below.)

Mini Cheddar BurgersPREP: 20 MINUTES GRILL: 11 MINUTES

¾ pound lean ground beef½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, crushed¼ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon ground black pepper4 slices cheddar cheese (4 ounces)8 ½-inch-thick slices baguette-style French

bread, toasted, or 4 small round dinner rolls (such as potato rolls or dollar rolls), split and toasted if desired

Pimiento-stuffed olives, small pickles and/or cherry tomatoes (optional)

Ketchup and/or yellow mustard

ONE In a medium bowl combine beef, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper until well mixed. Lightly shape beef mixture into four ¾-inch-thick patties.

TWO For a charcoal grill, grill patties on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals for 10 to 12 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the side of the burgers reaches 160°F, turning once halfway through grilling. Top each burger with a slice of cheese, trimming cheese as needed to cover burger. Grill about 1 minute more or until cheese is just melted. (For a gas grill, preheat grill. Reduce heat to medium. Place patties on grill rack over heat. Cover and grill as above.) To serve, place each burger between two slices of French bread or in dinner rolls. Garnish tops of burgers with olives, pickles and/or tomatoes if desired. Serve with ketchup and/or mustard. Makes 4 burgers.

Nutrition facts per serving: 132 cal., 2 g total fat (0 g sat. fat), 66 mg chol., 62 mg sodium, 1 g carb., 0 g dietary fiber, 26 g protein.

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stow in stylePool decks get cluttered easily with

the � otsam and jetsam of swim time.

Keep the pool area neat with these creative pool organizers:

• Noodle corral. A space-saving catchall, above, creates an attractive

poolside rainbow of noodles.

Includes a mesh bag for goggles,

� ns and other kid stuff, and a tray

to hold suntan lotion or drinks.

improvementscatalog.com

• Float fi xer. Foam � oats make

storage cumbersome. Not anymore!

This wall-mounted bronze-� nish

rack, right, holds up to six � oats.

frontgate.com

• Outdoor armoire. Store fresh

towels, cushions and � ip-� ops in

an attractive all-weather cabinet,

not pictured, made of high-density

polyethylene. soldura.com

Discover more decorative and

timesaving pool accessories at your

BioGuard Dealer.

Clean your pool from top to bottom BioGuard’s handheld tools make quick work of pool spruce-up. Leaf skimmers, rakes and brushes (with telescoping poles) make debris and algae removal a snap. Vacuum up bugs, leaves and other debris with tools made for all pool surface types. To learn more about easy-to-use handheld tools, contact your BioGuard Dealer.

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walk on the mild sideYour pool is your own private health club. So head

out back with that special someone for a daily

workout. Low-impact muscle-building water walking

is fun and relaxing. Water’s buoyancy reduces joint

stress, so walking is also pain-free. Take a stroll in

the shallow end, or use a � otation belt and amble in

deeper water for a more strenuous workout. Stride

forward, move sideways, step backwards. Every

direction you walk works different muscles. Then kick back and relax

because your workout is over. For more information about the

bene� ts of aquatic exercise, go to mayoclinic.com.

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A wedding reception by the pool. Sounds romantic, doesn’t it? “Our customer was hosting

their daughter’s reception,” says Mike Thompson of Thompson Pool & Patio in Norman,

OK. “We spent a week treating the water (using BioGuard® Super Spot Kill and BioGuard® Backup®).” The water was perfect. An hour before the event, the fl orist fl oated sprays of

fl owers in the pool. As an afterthought, he splashed some blue dye into the water—which

instantly turned the water bright green. The frantic parents called Mike, and in an hour the

water was blue again—just in time for the reception. Catastrophe averted! Are you having a

special pool event this summer? Contact your BioGuard Dealer for advice.

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$2 off one quart Stow Away® or Polysheen® Blue. Coupon good until July 31, 2010.This coupon entitles you to $2 off the purchase price and may be redeemed at a participating BioGuard® Pool & Spa Dealer. Please fill in the information on the back. Not valid with any other offer.

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