Meet the pool owners choosing smarter water care for their families and their future.
Wellness isn’t just about what you eat or how you move. It’s also transforming the way we care for and enjoy our swimming pools. After all, the water we swim in should support our health, not compromise it. If you’re part of the growing trend seeking chemical-smart, low-maintenance solutions, healthier, easier options are now within reach.
Three Australian families* with different needs and lifestyles have recently switched to gentler, more efficient pool care. Their stories show how simple it can be to improve water quality, cut down on maintenance, and enjoy a cleaner, softer swim every time with Waterco’s smart sanitising systems.
From salty to serene – Kev and Deb’s mineral pool journey
Kev and Deb are classic first-home buyers. They’ve just settled into a brick-and-tile fixer-upper on the edge of a sleepy coastal town and can already picture summer barbeques, Marco Polo tournaments and lazy Sunday floats in their dream pool.
With both growing up swimming in heavily chlorinated pools, the couple was keen to see if they could find an alternative that offered a gentler, more modern swimming experience.
“We’d heard you could convert a saltwater pool into a mineral pool, with water that felt softer and was actually better for your skin and overall wellbeing,” Deb explains. “I suffer from psoriasis, so I was keen to find a gentler option that wouldn’t irritate my skin.”
After some research and advice from their local Swimart store, Kev and Deb opted for Waterco’s Mineral Crystals. The high purity magnesium salt blend not only improves water clarity but also moisturises your skin as you swim.
“We were told it would feel like relaxing in a wellness spa, and that’s exactly how it turned out,” Kev adds. “It’s soft on your skin, doesn’t sting your eyes, and it’s surprisingly easy to look after.”
Key benefits:
- Carefully balanced blend of natural minerals
- Fast-dissolving formula leaves skin feeling soft and smooth
- Easiest upgrade from salt or chlorine pools
- Improved water balance with fewer chemicals
Gary’s high-tech, chlorine-free pool
Gary heads up an IT department and often works long hours during the week. As his kids got older and began spending more time in the family’s salt-chlorinated pool, they started complaining about itchy skin and dry, red eyes.
“It got me thinking about how much chlorine we were using, and what that meant for our health over time,” he explains. “I also didn’t have the time or energy to keep managing the pool water.”
Gary’s research led him to Oxiswim, a fully automated system that uses hydrogen peroxide to create a chlorine-free, freshwater swimming experience.
“I like tech, and I like efficiency,” he says. “Oxiswim ticks both boxes. The automation means I don’t need to check it daily, and my kids can swim all day without the chemical after-effects.”
During summer’s peak swimming season, Oxiswim keeps the water crystal clear with automatic dosing. In the cooler months, when the pool is used less, Gary switches to low-salt chlorination through the same system to keep running costs down.
“I tell my mates it’s the best of both worlds – pure, clean water when we want it and low cost pool upkeep when we don’t want it,” he says. “And minimal input from me.”
Key benefits of Oxiswim:
- 100% chlorine-free in peak seasons
- Fully automated, low-touch operation
- Option to switch to low-salt off-season
- Ideal for health-conscious families or people with sensitive skin
Alicia’s family-friendly, low-maintenance option
With three kids under 10 and a FIFO (fly in, fly out) partner, Alicia doesn’t have time for complicated pool upkeep. When their family’s pool started turning green every few weeks despite regular maintenance, she began looking for something smarter and safer.
“We were going through bucket loads of salt and still had problems,” she recalls. “Plus, the kids would complain about sore eyes after swimming, especially if the water wasn’t perfectly balanced.”
Her local pool technician recommended upgrading to Waterco’s Vitale Mineral Plus. This seamless system combines smart pool automation with advanced, health-conscious water chemistry.
“It sounded too good to be true, but I honestly haven’t looked back,” Alicia says. “The advanced low-salt chlorinator automates everything and keeps the pool water feeling like freshwater; and we add three smart chemicals – Vitale, Safe & Clear and pH Control – for the best pool for my family.”
Here’s how this powerful combination works behind the scenes to keep pool water clear, comfortable to swim in, and easy to maintain:
- Vitale Mineral Plus Chlorinator makes your pool smarter by automatically taking care of sanitisation, filtration, and auxiliary equipment like water features and lighting
- Vitale Mineral Salts enrich the water with a balanced blend of magnesium and pure salt, which helps stabilise pH levels and maintain optimal water chemistry
- Perox Safe & Clear sanitises water more effectively than chlorine but without irritating by-products
- Perox pH Control is safer to handle than traditional acids and also contains a built-in clarifier and algaecide to keep water crystal clear and algae-free.
“It’s like the pool looks after itself,” Alicia smiles. “The kids can swim all day without irritation, and we don’t have to worry about any nasties. It’s better for their skin, and for our peace of mind.”
Key benefits of this pool care combo:
- Healthier pool experience with fewer chemicals
- Improves clarity and water balance
- Requires less salt and chlorine
- Perfect for time-poor families who want peace of mind
Why rethink your pool sanitisation system?
There’s no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to pools, but there’s always a better option for your family.
Many of these alternatives are compatible with existing pool setups, which means you don’t need to rebuild or rip out expensive equipment to make a change. You can start small and scale up or go all-in with a fully automated system.
Best of all, they’re designed for Australian conditions and backed by Waterco’s decades of experience in pool water innovation.
Make the switch today
If your pool’s current sanitising system is leaving your water harsh, your maintenance schedule out of control or your family itching for something better, now’s the time to upgrade. In fact, healthier water is just a conversation away.
Whether you want a luxurious, mineral-rich swimming experience like Kev and Deb, a high-tech chlorine-free system like Gary, or a smart, family-friendly upgrade like Alicia, Waterco’s comprehensive range of pool sanitising solutions will have something perfect for you.
Ready to make the switch to smarter, gentler pool care? Ask your friendly Swimart staff about Waterco’s healthy pool options during your next visit.
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