Category: Health
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Why poor pool air quality is a big deal
Last weekend, I walked into an aquatics facility with an indoor pool and was greeted by the heavy smell of chlorine in the air. This facility uses a salt pool system, and the chlorine smell (yes, salt pools are chlorinated) permeated beyond the pool room to the offices and shop attached. Chlorine has been the…
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A day in the life of an elite swimmer
The alarm goes off at 4:42 am for the fifth day in a row, and I wonder if anyone would notice if I wasn’t at practice. It’s Friday morning, and I was up late last night studying for an exam. I press snooze and seven minutes later the alarm screeches again. I must be in…
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Comparing pool water treatment methods: UV, ozone & ionizers
A comparison of UV, ozone, ionizers, and hydroxyl-based advanced oxidation pool water treatment systems for residential or commercial pools.
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Five ways to make your pool safer for your swimming dog
As a pool owner, it’s important to take precautions to ensure the safety of those swimming in your pool. The wellbeing of your dog is no exception. From understanding your dog’s swimming ability to having safety equipment handy, there are many ways you can keep your furry friend safe.
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Seven facts about chlorine that might make you rethink your pool treatment
We come into contact with chlorine every day, whether in our drinking water, in cleaning supplies or in our pools. Here are seven chlorine facts that might challenge your perception of this common chemical and make you rethink your pool treatment method.
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Be the change: Go swimming this National Women’s Health & Fitness Day
Tomorrow, September 30, is National Women’s Health and Fitness Day, and I suggest celebrating with a swim! This day, created to encourage women to take control of their health and to make time for physical activity regularly, is also an opportunity for local organizations to promote the many women’s health resources available in their communities.
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Comparing Pool Water Treatment Methods: Chlorine & Salt
In this two-part series, I’ll compare different pool treatment methods, starting with two of the most common: chlorine, the most common, and salt, often mistaken for being chlorine-free.
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Recreation Center Reduces Pool Chlorine by 70 Percent: Case Study
A commercial pool in Estes Park, Colo. achieved a 70 percent reduction in total amount of pool chlorine used with Clear Comfort’s commercial pool system.
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Pool industry events where you can find Clear Comfort this fall
As summer comes to a close, pool and spa industry trade show season begins. Are you in the aquatics, pool service or pool builder professions? Meet us at one of these pool industry events to learn how to get cleaner, healthier water with Clear Comfort’s hydroxyl-based Advanced Oxidation commercial and residential pool treatment systems.