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Protecting the Elderly from Potential Side Effects of Pool Chemicals

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We are continuing our series of articles discussing ways to protect the elderly from the potential side effects of pool chemicals. As we mentioned in our previous article, pool chemicals are used to maintain pool water balance and pool pH control / balance total alkalinity. However, if you treat your pool exclusively with chemicals, you run the risk of having to deal with the potential harmful effects of a highly chlorinated and/or muriatic acid swimming pool. Let’s look at more ways to help protect elderly swimmers from the harmful effects of pool chemicals.

Limit Their Time In The Pool

The longer someone stays in the pool, the greater their chance of absorbing harmful chemicals through their skin. Consider keeping swim sessions short, especially for elderly individuals.

If You Notice Any Chemical Reaction, Get Help Right Away

If at any time you notice an elderly individual experiencing skin redness (other than sunburn), rash, irritated eyes, difficulty breathing, coughing, or any other symptoms that are out of the ordinary, seek help right away. They could be experiencing a reaction to the chlorine and/or a muriatic acid swimming pool and may need medical attention.

One of the best ways to reduce the risks that chemicals pose to anyone, including the elderly, is to incorporate a solution that reduces the amount of pool chemicals required to achieve a healthy pool water balance and balance total alkalinity. The three-part Clearwater Pool Systems (CPS) is an innovative and effective way to maintain pool pH control and pool water balance with less chemicals:

MineralPURE® – a pool ionization system

OzoneMAX™ – an ultraviolet ozone system

pHPure™ – a CO2 injection for pools

If you’re a homeowner and want to learn more about how CPS can benefit you, we encourage you to contact us today. If you operate a commercial pool, please connect with the authorized dealer nearest to you or e-mail us at sales@clearwaterenviro.com.

How to Protect the Elderly from the Unwanted Side Effects of Pool Chemicals

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Swimming pool chemicals are used to balance total alkalinity and maintain pool water balance. However, they can contribute to a muriatic acid swimming pool and also cause unwanted side effects such as irritating the eyes and skin and even turning blonde and gray hair green. Fumes from pool chemicals can irritate the lungs, throat, and nasal passages.

The elderly population is especially at risk for experiencing unwanted side effects from pool chemicals so it’s important to limit their exposure as much as possible. Our next series of articles will cover some ways to help protect the elderly from the unwanted side effects of pool chemicals.

Shower Before Entering the Pool

Encourage everyone, especially elderly adults, to shower before entering a swimming pool. This will help remove any dirt, sweat, or makeup that could potentially react with the pool water or chemicals.

Rinse Off Thoroughly Afterwards

Taking a shower after swimming will help remove any residual chlorine or other chemicals from skin and hair.

Don’t Enter Swimming Pool Right After Chemicals Are Added

Waiting to swim after pool chemicals are added is another way to reduce potential side effects for people of any age. Be sure to allow enough time for chemicals to dilute. Wait at least one hour after adding chemicals that balance total alkalinity or are used for pool pH control and any algaecides, clarifiers, or stabilizers. Wait at least 24 hours after “shocking” the pool with a heavy dose of chlorine.

Our next article will cover more ways to protect the elderly population from potential side effects of pool chemicals.

If you want to reduce the need for chemicals all together, then consider incorporating Clearwater Pool Systems (CPS) into your pool. This revolutionary system offers a cost-effective way to combat the health risks associated with chlorine and a muriatic acid swimming pool. CPS helps you maintain pool water balance and pool pH control / balance total alkalinity while reducing the overall amount of chemicals you use on a regular basis:

pHPure™ – a CO2 injection for pools

MineralPURE® – a pool ionization system

OzoneMAX™ – an ultraviolet ozone system

Homeowners and operators of community pools and water parks throughout the world utilize CPS to help maintain pool pH control and balance total alkalinity. Homeowners can order residential models online at Home Depot. If you operate a commercial pool, please connect with the authorized dealer nearest to you or e-mail us at sales@clearwaterenviro.com.

The Unwanted Side Effects of Pool Chemicals

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Swimming pools are a great way to stay cool and have fun when the weather is hot, but it’s important to be aware of the potential side effects of swimming pool chemicals. Our next series of articles will discuss some ways to protect children and the elderly from unwanted side effects of pool chemicals.

Understanding Pool Chemicals and Their Side Effects

It’s important to first understand the different types of swimming pool chemicals and their effects. There are a variety of chemicals that can be used to manage pool pH control, balance total alkalinity and maintain overall pool water balance. The most common swimming pool chemicals are chlorine, bromine, and pH balancers.

  • Chlorine is the most widely used pool chemical and is effective in killing bacteria and algae. However, chlorine can also cause skin and eye irritation.
  • Bromine is another common pool chemical that is effective in killing bacteria and algae. Bromine is less likely than chlorine to cause skin and eye irritation but can still be irritating to some people.
  • pH balancers are used to maintain pool pH control. If the pH level is too high or too low, it can be irritating to the skin and eyes.

Now that you have a brief overview of various types of swimming pool chemicals used to balance total alkalinity and maintain pool pH control and pool water balance, we will discuss ways to protect children from the unwanted side effects of pool chemicals in our next article.

Clearwater Pool Systems offers an innovative, cost-effective solution to combat the health risks and side effects associated with a highly chlorinated, muriatic acid swimming pool. Our three-part system reduces the amount of chemicals needed to maintain pool water balance and pool pH control / balance total alkalinity. The Clearwater Pool Systems includes a CO2 injection for pools (pHPure),a pool ionization system (MineralPURE), and an ultraviolet ozone system (OzoneMAX) which all work together to achieve and sustain pool water balance.

Operators of public pools and water parks throughout the world and homeowners alike utilize Clearwater Pool Systems to help maintain pool pH control and balance total alkalinity. If you operate a commercial pool, please connect with the authorized dealer nearest to you or e-mail us at sales@clearwaterenviro.com. Homeowners can order residential models online at Home Depot. We encourage you to give it a try today.

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