Author: Claire McDaniel
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Six Steps to Winterizing a Pool
Fall is right around the corner, which means it might be time to prep for cold weather. Winterizing a pool for cold weather is necessary for these key reasons: To protect the pool from damage due to freezing water To keep the pool as clean as possible so re-opening the pool next spring is easier Six…
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Seven healthy and eco-friendly pool product alternatives for swimsuits and toys
Swimsuits, pool toys and sun care products often use materials that are non-biodegradable and harmful to our health. Today, there are some great alternatives.
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ADHD and swimming: It worked for Michael Phelps
Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder at age nine. He says his mother helped him manage his ADHD with routines and structure, but he also credits swimming.
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Pool Chemicals 101
Pool chemicals should be handled with care. If you want to reduce or eliminate your exposure to pool chemicals, invest in an advanced oxidation system.
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Five Pool Chemical Mishaps that Happened this Summer
On average more than 4,000 people visit an emergency room per year for pool chemical related injuries, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Balancing pool chemicals, namely chlorine, is a serious job since exposure to chlorine in high concentrations can have major health consequences.
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10 Reasons You Can Afford a Clear Comfort Pool System
If an effective and safe alternative to chlorinated pools exists, why wouldn’t you choose the healthier and cleaner option?
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How to better protect your skin when swimming outside
Summer Sanders, an accomplished U.S. swimmer and Olympic gold medalist turned television host, was recently diagnosed with stage I melanoma. Summer has no family history of skin cancer and always tanned easily, so she rarely applied sunscreen while swimming outdoors.
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Eight water saving tips for pool owners
As a pool owner, do you worry about water loss for financial and/or environmental reasons? This blog post will show you how to save water to save you money and help our environment.
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Five facts about pool inspections for commercial pool operators
Aquatics professionals have an important and challenging job. A single issue during a pool inspection could cause the pool to be shut down. The National Association of County and City Health Officials aims to provide guidance to pool operators in a new report on pool inspections, “Seeing eye to eye with health inspectors: A report on…
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Three facts about chloramines you may not know
What if I told you that it is not actually chlorine that causes eye, skin and respiratory irritation? The irritation comes from disinfection byproducts called chloramines. How chloramines are formed Chloramines are formed by the reaction of chlorine with organic substances like body oils, urine, and sweat. This is why many pools require bathers to…