Three facts about chloramines you may not know
What if I told you that it is not actually chlorine that causes eye, skin and
What if I told you that it is not actually chlorine that causes eye, skin and
Many caregivers are unaware of the risks of Cryptosporidium, a chlorine-resistant parasite found in pools. Considered a Recreational Water Illness (RWI), Cryptosporidium has increased 300 percent in the last 10 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Even with this increase in prevalence, a new study by Nielsen found caregivers lack knowledge about RWIs and how to handle them.
As spring gets into full swing, allergies and asthma can become exasperated. While swimming is a
One in every five people pee in the pool, and one hundred percent of competitive swimmers pee in the pool.
Urine itself isn’t so bad, however, when urine (uric acid) reacts with the chlorine in the pool it creates disinfection byproducts (DBPs).
My last two blogs explained how Clear Comfort’s Advanced Oxidation Process is a safe and effective pool sanitization method. Now I discuss one health issue that makes this new technology so important.
Asthma is more prevalent in Olympic swimmers than in other Olympic sports, and the prevalence of
Meet Claire, a new addition to Clear Comfort’s blog, who comes to us with a great deal of experience in the swimming world. She was a Division I National Champion, five-time All-American, and Team USA Co-Captain at the World University Games in 2007.
As people grow older their physical health becomes more of a concern, but often a their bodies are not as resilient as they once were. Swimming presents a good option for elderly who want to remain fit without traumatizing their joints or exacerbating old injuries.
Pool chlorine can have a long-lasting negative impact on children’s health that many pool owners and parents are not aware of. When chlorine destroys contaminants in pool water, it creates harmful disinfection byproducts and chloramines.
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