Author: Jessica Klauzer-Zimmerman
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The History of the Public Swimming Pool
The story behind the modern American public swimming pool is a surprisingly fascinating journey. We’re diving into a quick history lesson to help you understand how public pools have evolved to where they are today. Bathing Pool Beginnings The concept of using public swimming pools for recreation in the United States began in the late 1800s. In…
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Free, Combined Chlorine & Total: What’s the difference?
Did you know that when you add chlorine to your pool there are three chlorine types that you should monitor? Specifically, free chlorine, combined chlorine and total chlorine are three common chlorine types that any pool operator should be familiar with. Each different type of chlorine measures the effectiveness of sanitation and understanding each…
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The Truth About Chlorine “Pool Smell”: Clean or Caustic?
Do you know that chlorine “pool smell” that wafts over you before you can even see a public swimming pool? This pungent smell of chlorine might bring up wonderful memories of swimming during summer break, but do you also remember the red eyes, irritated skin, disintegrated swimsuit and the fried hair ends? It turns out…