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Is Pool Chlorine Bad for You?

I don’t want to put a damper on your summer fun… but that chlorine in your pool is a pretty powerful chemical. Chlorine can be highly irritating to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract if not diluted. The upside of chlorine: this chemical helps disinfect the pool water. It helps curb algae growth and keep bacteria under control. Swimming in a contaminated pool can be dangerous to your health! The downsides of chlorine: A 2006 study found that children who are prone to asthma are at increased risk of developing the disease if they swim regularly in an indoor chlorinated … Continue reading →

Fix Salt and Chlorine Damage

I love summer. I love sunshine, and I love swimming — ocean or pool, it doesn’t make a difference! But all that sunshine, salt, sand, and chlorine can be very damaging to your hair, skin, and nails. Always wear sunscreen! I can’t stress this one enough. Wearing sunscreen protects your skin from damage from the sun’s ultraviolet rays. That skin damage can develop into skin cancer over time — taking time to slather on sunscreen can help prevent skin cancer. Help heal your skin: If you have sensitive skin, try applying a thin coat of Vaseline before you go into … Continue reading →

Keep Your Pool Safe and Healthy!

If you are inviting others to enjoy your pool, it is your responsibility to keep your pool safe and healthy for your guests! The first and best thing you can do to prevent recreational water illnesses is regularly check chlorine and pH levels in the pool. Chlorine is your main germ-fighter. It kills off germs that get into the pool water, but it takes time to work. Your chlorine levels should be somewhere between 1.0 and 3.0 parts per million, and you need to test your levels daily. Why? Because things like dirt and debris in the water and even … Continue reading →

How to Clean Up Poop In The Pool

It is gross, but it does occasionally happen: your backyard oasis becomes an accidental bathroom. Fecal matter in the pool water can carry germs and bacteria like E. coli and hepatitis A, or even parasites that can make other swimmers sick. Recreational water illnesses are spread most often by swallowing pool water that has been contaminated. One person with diarrhea can easily contaminate the pool — though the water will dilute and distribute the germs, the germs are still present. Chlorine in the pool water does kill most germs that are responsible for water-borne illnesses, but chlorine takes time to … Continue reading →