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  • Pool Filters
    [Home-Improvement:Swimming-Pools-Spas] Each and every pool that anyone has ever owned has had a filter that is used to eliminate any debris that is in your pool. It helps to keep debris out to keep your pool looking fresh and sparkly. You may be looking for a filter for your pool, and the first thing you have to decide is what type you want to have for your pool.


  • Salt Water Pool Pumps
    [Home-Improvement:Swimming-Pools-Spas] If you are putting in a salt water pool or thinking about changing your existing pool to salt, there are a number of things you must consider. Among these things is your pool pump. Like a traditional pool, you need to have a pump in your pool.


  • Five Important Salt Water Pool Care Tips
    [Home-Improvement:Swimming-Pools-Spas] If you have a salt water pool, caring for it is extremely important. Most commercial pool items and products are not made for pool care, so taking some time to learn what to buy and how to go about taking care of your pool is important. They can be a joy, but only if you learn proper maintenance techniques.


  • What Can I Find In A Pool Store?
    [Home-Improvement:Swimming-Pools-Spas] Your neighborhood swimming pool store is your one-stop shop for everything you need for your pool. They are usually stocked high with every thing from pumps and filters to closing kits and more. What you want in a good one is a place where you can go to speak with knowledgeable staff and find everything that you need for yours.


  • Some Pool Dealers Will Not Tell You Everything
    [Home-Improvement:Swimming-Pools-Spas] The main objective for pool dealers is to sell you a pool, which means that some are more honest than others. Of course, you will only be able to weed out the good dealers from the bad ones by doing a little research about the companies and comparing them against one another. Pool dealers many not always let you in a on certain short cuts and tips for pool maintenance because they want you to buy their pool products.


  • Salt Water Pool Treatment Facts
    [Home-Improvement:Swimming-Pools-Spas] While they were once only used sporadically, today, salt water pools are becoming more and more popular for homeowners. However, although many salt water pool manufacturers promote the ease of converting your pool to a salt water system, the pool treatment methods are not any easier than those of a typical pool. Before your convert your system, it is important to understand how it works and why you should (and should not) consider converting.


  • Finding Good Salt Water Pool Reviews
    [Home-Improvement:Swimming-Pools-Spas] The Internet is a great place to find information. Just about anything that you need to know can be gleaned from a few simple Google searches. Once common mistake that many people make is not knowing where to get reliable reviews.


  • Proper Pool Cleaning
    [Home-Improvement:Swimming-Pools-Spas] It's obvious that a swimming pool can become a haven for bacteria if regular pool cleaning is not done. This problem is prominent in public or private pools that many different people swim in. With so many people's saliva and other fluids, it is easy to see where some of these bacteria come from.


  • Pool Supply
    [Home-Improvement:Swimming-Pools-Spas] A swimming pool is quite an investment. Just the price of constructing a pool alone is more than most can bear. Between digging a hole, lining it with concrete, a liner and other equipment such as a water pump and filters, the costs can quickly add up.


  • Pool Products Information
    [Home-Improvement:Swimming-Pools-Spas] Whether or not you own an in-ground or above-ground pool, owning a pool alone simply isn't enough if you want to get the absolutely most out of your swimming pool. Whether you are looking for equipment to help you with your pool's upkeep, or adding hours of fun to the whole pool experience, there are literally hundreds of accessories and other products that you should definitely look into getting. Many of the products that are available for any swimming pool have to do with maintenance and the upkeep of your pool.


  • Pool Construction - Take The Plunge
    [Home-Improvement:Swimming-Pools-Spas] You've already decided to put in a swimming pool. You've even selected the location, the size and the design of the pool. The contract with the pool builder has already been signed.


  • Chlorine Free Pool Filter
    [Home-Improvement:Swimming-Pools-Spas] Alternative methods of sanitation are becoming popular as the public learns about the health and environmental hazards associated with the use of chlorine as a disinfectant in swimming pools and spas. Chlorine is an eye and skin irritant and has recently been linked to the development of certain cancers. It is also responsible for costly damage to pool equipment.


  • Best Benefits of a Salt Water Pool
    [Home-Improvement:Swimming-Pools-Spas] Are you considering a salt water pool option? Unlike a traditional chlorine pool, salt water pools can really benefit you and your family. There are a number of advantages and disadvantages, as there are with just about every pool option, but here are the best benefits: Over time, you will save money.


  • Salt Water Filters
    [Home-Improvement:Swimming-Pools-Spas] If you've just installed a salt water pool system, you may be wondering what kind of filter is going to best meet your needs. Salt water filters for your pool work just like other pool filters, so choosing the right one is essential. There are three basic kinds of salt water filters.


  • Chlorine Free Swimming Pools
    [Home-Improvement:Swimming-Pools-Spas] Sir Humphrey Davy can take credit for naming the toxic gas chlorine in 1810. The cities of Chicago and Jersey City began using chlorine for water treatment in 1908. Before the use of chlorine for sanitation, the presence of cholera, typhoid fever, dysentery and hepatitis A in drinking water killed thousands of people annually.


  • Chemical Free Pool Systems
    [Home-Improvement:Swimming-Pools-Spas] Maintaining a swimming pool or spa has traditionally meant using caustic, toxic chemicals like chlorine and bromine. These chemicals are costly to both the user and the environment. Corrosive chemicals can damage pool equipment, such as liners and filters, and aesthetic elements such as stonework and tile.


  • Three Tips for How to Maintain a Salt Water Pool
    [Home-Improvement:Swimming-Pools-Spas] If you've recently put in a salt water pool, then you should know by now how important it is to learn how to maintain a salt water pool. The better you know how to maintain a salt water pool, the more easily you can keep the water safe and healthy. Remember, after all, that poorly maintained salt water pools can make swimmers very ill.


  • Chemical Free Swimming Pools
    [Home-Improvement:Swimming-Pools-Spas] The chemical chlorine is the most widely used and effective method of sanitizing a swimming pool or spa. Typically a pool owner must buy, transport, store and handle the caustic chemical during the water treatment process, and the presence of the chemical in the water often causes problems for swimmers. There are several alternatives available today to the traditional routine of pool maintenance that may also improve water quality for the people that use the pool.


  • Chlorine to Salt Water Pool
    [Home-Improvement:Swimming-Pools-Spas] Are you thinking of changing your pool from chlorine to a salt water? Do you know the difference yet? Are you wondering which type of pool is safer?


  • Maintaining Proper Salt Water Pool pH
    [Home-Improvement:Swimming-Pools-Spas] Owning your own pool is not only a lot of fun but it can also increase your property values. Many people enjoy the freedom they have to swim at their leisure, but also the way a properly lit pool can create just the right atmosphere. Many are looking though for that magic pool system - a system that requires minimal maintenance but provides maximum results.


  • Are Salt Water Swimming Pools a Better Choice?
    [Home-Improvement:Swimming-Pools-Spas] There has been a lot of press in recent years touting the benefits of choosing salt water swimming pools. Many people still have questions though. So what are the advantages and disadvantages of owning and operating a salt pool system?


  • Pool Installation For Above Ground Pool
    [Home-Improvement:Swimming-Pools-Spas] If you having been thinking about getting a pool, yet you don't want to spend a lot of money or tear up your backyard, you might want to think about putting in an above ground pool. Above ground pool installation isn't as involved or nearly as expensive as in ground pool installation. It's less time consuming and a lot easier to handle even if you decide to install it yourself.


  • Swimming Pool Prices - Don't Get Ripped Off
    [Home-Improvement:Swimming-Pools-Spas] Putting in a swimming pool in your backyard sounds like a great idea, doesn't it? You can swim at your leisure and entertain family and friends on those hot summer days. Unfortunately, the price tag of a swimming pool isn't cheap.


  • Above Ground Swimming Pool Options
    [Home-Improvement:Swimming-Pools-Spas] Shopping for an above ground swimming pool is not as simple as it used to be because there are so many different types to choose from. There are various materials used to build each and even choosing a liner or fence can be overwhelming.


  • Pool Skimmers
    [Home-Improvement:Swimming-Pools-Spas] Pool skimmers are extremely important to have. They are known to help you save a lot of time. They are sometimes called Scuppers.


  • How to Clean Salt Water Pool System
    [Home-Improvement:Swimming-Pools-Spas] A clean salt water pool is best if you want your pool to healthy for you and your loved ones to swim in it. There are, however, a number of salt water pool problems that may arise, making it harder to clean. Although in general you do not have to clean it as often as you do traditional chlorine pools, there are still quite a number of cleaning tips you can use to make your pool really sparkle.


  • Chlorine Free Pool
    [Home-Improvement:Swimming-Pools-Spas] The chemical chlorine is the most widely used and effective method of sanitizing a swimming pool or spa. Typically a pool owner must buy, transport, store and handle the caustic chemical during the water treatment process, and the presence of the chemical in the water often causes problems for swimmers. Eye and skin irritation, hair discoloration, pool equipment corrosion, and a growing problem with sensitivities to chemicals are several of the many reasons that owners are looking for alternatives.


  • Non Chlorine Pool
    [Home-Improvement:Swimming-Pools-Spas] Many pool operators are seeking methods of safely sanitizing the water in their pools and spas without the use of caustic and corrosive chemicals that harm pool equipment and irritate the eyes and skin of bathers. There are several methods on the market today, including ionizers, catalytic cartridges and ozone generators. Ozone generators are a method of water sanitation used worldwide, both as a stand-alone system and as a "booster" system, used in conjunction with another method, such as the chlorine generator.


  • Non Chemical Pools
    [Home-Improvement:Swimming-Pools-Spas] Many pool operators are turning to non chemical sanitation because the traditional methods of pool and spa maintenance have been shown to be environmentally hazardous and dangerous for bathers. Skin irritation, eye irritation, equipment corrosion and a growing problem with bather sensitivity to harsh chemicals are several of the driving forces behind the desire to maintain the chemical free swimming environment. Traditional chemicals such as chlorine and bromine are expensive.


  • Salt Water Pool vs Chlorine
    [Home-Improvement:Swimming-Pools-Spas] If you're on the market for a pool, it can be a bit overwhelming to choose a type of system that is right for you. The salt water pool vs. chlorine pool battle has bee raging over the last decade, and today, many homes are building these systems right from the start or converting their old chlorine pools into a salt pool.


  • Fact vs Fiction - A Salt Water Pool Review
    [Home-Improvement:Swimming-Pools-Spas] If you have been considering purchasing a new salt water pool or if you want to convert your existing chlorine system with a salt system, then you should consider a few common misconceptions. With the sudden popularity of these pools there are a lot of myths that have been propagated by owners and sellers alike. No more worrying about pH levels.


  • Pool Alarm Provides High Security
    [Home-Improvement:Swimming-Pools-Spas] These days, a pool alarm is a necessary tool for a number of reasons. Many pool owners, though, don't even know what a pool alarm is or how it works. In general, pool alarms alert you that someone has either entered the pool area or the water itself.


  • An Indoor Pool is a Luxurious Addition
    [Home-Improvement:Swimming-Pools-Spas] We live in a time when the demand for luxury items by homeowners increases on almost a daily basis. Within this category of luxury items for many is the indoor pool. There are lots of reasons homeowners have begun to consider indoor pools as a valuable addition to their homes.


  • Choosing Between Salt Water Pool Designs
    [Home-Improvement:Swimming-Pools-Spas] Before you begin choosing between salt water pool designs there are several factors that should be considered. Many of the people that have seriously considered installing a salt water pool quickly find that there are a few steps between dreaming of a pool and actually enjoying it. The size of your pool is something should be carefully considered.


  • Pool Care - Keep it Clean and Clear
    [Home-Improvement:Swimming-Pools-Spas] When it comes to pool care, there are so many things you have to think about. There is regular maintenance, cleaning, predicting leaks and so much more. What if you decide to close your pool for some time because of weather?


  • The Benefits of a Chemical Free Pool
    [Home-Improvement] When is the last time someone poured you a nice cold glass of bleach? Sounds disgusting, but that is basically what you are drinking when you drink tap water. For decades, chlorine has been the standard used to treat water against germs and algae.


  • Pool Filters and Pumps
    [Home-Improvement:Swimming-Pools-Spas] One of the most important pieces of equipment for your pool is the pool filter. Due to the fact that the pool filter is responsible for filtering and cleaning the water, the proper sized pump and filter needs to be purchased for it to work properly. There are various types of filters available and which one you choose depends on your budget, size of pool and individual needs.


  • A Careful Evaluation of Salt Water Filter Systems
    [Home-Improvement] If you've been considering a salt water filter for your pool, maybe it's time to take a careful look at the advantages and disadvantages of such a product. The key is, first, to understand how it works. Salt water filters come with salt water pool systems.


  • Baby Pool Safety Tips
    [Home-Improvement:Swimming-Pools-Spas] Watching your little ones cool off in a baby pool can be both fun and entertaining, especially for them. However, the most important thing to remember is safety. More than 300 children under five years old die from drowning each year.


  • Salt Water Pool Cleaning
    [Home-Improvement:Swimming-Pools-Spas] You may be surprised to know that salt water pools and fresh water pools are not that different when it comes to maintenance. That isn't to say that they are exactly the same, either. Salt pools and fresh water pools have just as many fundamental differences as they do similarities.


  • Find the Right Pool Contractor
    [Home-Improvement:Swimming-Pools-Spas] Finding the right contractor is an important task. Pool contractors are just as varied as contractors for other home-building projects. You want one who is reputable, efficient and reasonably priced.


  • Aluminum Pool Fences
    [Home-Improvement:Swimming-Pools-Spas] Obtaining a pool fence is a necessity for all pools and helps ensure the safety of others while protecting your liability. It's your legal obligation to obtain a pool fence but they also need to follow certain regulations. Check your local building codes to be sure of what those requirements are.


  • Do it Yourself Pool Kits
    [Home-Improvement:DIY] If you have been thinking about putting in a swimming pool but you don't want to spend a great deal of money or deal with the hassle if having to find a reputable pool builder, then you may want to think about doing it yourself. There are pool kits available for all kinds of pools, including in-ground, above ground and spas. The cost of do-it-yourself kits depends on the size of the pool and whether or not you plan on installing an above ground or in-ground pool.


  • Non Chlorine Pool Treatment
    [Home-Improvement:Swimming-Pools-Spas] Traditional methods of pool and spa sanitation, including the use of chlorine and bromine for water treatment, are less than ideal for many pool operators. Chlorine is a toxic, caustic and corrosive chemical. It is an eye and skin irritant for bathers; it corrodes pool equipment and accessories and is harmful to the environment.


  • Install Pool Properly to Prevent Problems
    [Home-Improvement:DIY] Thinking of a do-it-yourself above ground pool install? Pool installation is not difficult, but ensuring that you do it properly is essential to the success of your backyard oasis. This guide, though, should help you install your pool without a problem.


  • Solar Pool Covers
    [Home-Improvement:Swimming-Pools-Spas] If you don't have a pool heater, the next best thing is a solar pool cover. Solar pool covers are great for the environment because they save heat and energy by reducing evaporation and nighttime heat loss. You can also use solar pool covers to enhance your pool heater.


  • Picking the Right Pool Ladder
    [Home-Improvement:Swimming-Pools-Spas] Your pool is your backyard oasis, so when you begin to consider accessories like the right pool ladder, be sure to make your choice carefully. Ensuring that you have one to meet your needs perfectly is absolutely essential. As you begin to think about the pool ladder, first consider your pool.


  • Pool Tile
    [Home-Improvement:Swimming-Pools-Spas] Do you own a swimming pool? Every time you look at it, do you wish you could do something that would make your pool look much more elegant? Well, that wish can be a reality with the simple use of pool tile.


  • Pool Water
    [Home-Improvement:Swimming-Pools-Spas] For those who own a swimming pool, the pool water condition is of the utmost importance. The chemical balance of the pool water and the amount of dirt, algae, leaves, and other foreign pollutants are directly related to the state of the pool water and the joy that we get from them. Anyone who plans to install a pool should try to educate themselves about the properties of pool water.


  • Indoor Lap Pool
    [Home-Improvement] If you want an indoor pool for fitness reasons, you might not care as much about what it looks like. A lap pool may be exactly what you need if you're seeking one for exercise. They don't need to be very deep or wide and personal lap pools can be only one lane wide.


  • Chlorine Free Pools
    [Home-Improvement] Chlorine alternatives to water sanitation in swimming pools and home spas are growing in popularity. Chlorine has been implicated as a trigger in a variety of health problems including asthma and bladder and rectal cancer. Pool operators are actively searching for different methods to reduce their dependency on chlorine for water treatment.


  • Saltwater Systems - Frequently Asked Questions
    [Home-Improvement] Fads are all the rage. Even though they for swimming pools have been around for a quite a long time now, people are just starting to catch on. The fact that saltwater pools have hit the mainstream only makes the idea more appealing. If you have been thinking about putting in a saltwater system for your pool, it may be beneficial. Here are a few frequently asked questions to help you make your decision.


  • Pool Lights - The Different Types
    [Home-Improvement:Swimming-Pools-Spas] If you've ever gone swimming at night, you know that pool lights are a must. If you have children, obviously pool lights are needed. On top of that, though, it's important to keep in mind that pool lights always help to set the mood; anytime, anywhere.


  • Chlorine Free Pool System
    [Home-Improvement:Swimming-Pools-Spas] As more pool and spa operators look for non chemical alternatives, mineral ions are gaining popularity. Mineral ions are natural bactericidal and algaestatic agents from copper, silver or titanium used to kill microorganisms in the pool. Copper is the most commonly used mineral for ionization.


  • Pool Slide - Find the Right One
    [Home-Improvement:Swimming-Pools-Spas] There are literally hundreds of accessories for any swimming pool, from basketball hoops and floating chairs, to beach balls and snorkels. But without question the single most popular accessory for any pool is the slide. And why shouldn't they be?


  • Salt Water Pool Maintenance
    [Home-Improvement:Swimming-Pools-Spas] Salt Water vs. Chlorine Pools. With many people switching to salt water pools, you may wonder what the difference in the cost of salt water pool maintenance may be. In general, it is more expensive to keep salt water pools properly balanced chemically speaking, and the start-up costs are higher too.


  • Pool Maintenance for Chlorine Pools
    [Home-Improvement:Swimming-Pools-Spas] Swimming pools, like any other man-made object, will fall apart without regular maintenance. Simple maintenance of your pool will help to prolong its life and delay any need for repair. There are many little things you can do to keep your swimming area well maintained, and in the process keep both yourself and others safe.


  • Learn About Pool Pumps
    [Home-Improvement:Swimming-Pools-Spas] Anyone who owns a swimming pool, whether it is indoors, outdoors, above-ground or in-ground, should be aware that their pool has a pump device and any pool that does not really should. A pool pump is in many ways the heart of your swimming pool, and specifically its filtration system. How does a pool pump work exactly?


  • Pool Builders Can Make Your Dream a Reality
    [Home-Improvement:Swimming-Pools-Spas] If you're ready to add a backyard pool to your home, talking with a pool builder is your best option. With so many contractors in the yellow pages, though, it can be difficult to find the right pool builder to meet your needs. Pool builders are contractors who specialize in the construction of in-ground pools.


  • Why Non Chlorine Pools?
    [Home-Improvement] Although chlorine has been the method for cleaning swimming pools and recreational water of all kinds for so many years, there are and have always been some health and environment repercussions that are only now beginning to come into the light. Consumers today are beginning to learn more and more about what chlorine is doing not only to your pool but to your body as well. Everyone knows that chlorine dries out your skin and even contributes to disintegrate your swim wear but there are more dangerous side effects than this.


  • How to Switch To a Salt Water Pool
    [Home-and-Family] With so much talk and publicity about salt water pool systems, more and more people are making the perhaps rash decision to switch their chlorine pools to saltwater sanitization systems. Although many people make this decision quickly and may not have done the research on the salt water technology, there are some consumers who took the time to find out the benefits and downfalls of this type of system and these people had the advantage of step back and think twice about their decision. A saltwater pool system is most definitely not for everyone and even with all its popularity, ...


  • Maintaining a Chemical Free Pool
    [Home-Improvement] Depending on the type of chemical free pool you are working with or have chosen, the maintenance can be different but the results are near the same. Chemical free pools offer the benefits that cannot be found in other cleaning systems and some of the benefits go far beyond simply using chemical free substances to clean bacteria. The maintenance of a chemical free pool is far less than a chlorine pool and costs just as much less to run it.


  • Benefits of Non Chlorine Pools
    [Home-Improvement] There are literally countless different benefits of the non-chlorine pools of today and the more dangers of chlorine are revealed the more these benefits are discovered. Consumers and pool professionals throughout North America are not only learning about the dangers of chlorine but they are sharing them with the public as well which is making the non-chlorine industry boom as it should. These non-chlorine pools are far more environmentally friendly and more importantly they are safe for your family and friends to swim in without experiencing any chemical effects.


  • Alternatives to a Salt Water Pool
    [Home-Improvement] It is important to be aware that there are far more environmental friendly and more affordable alternatives to saltwater pools today; you have more than one choice to consider. Salt water pools use chlorine as well and more and more studies are revealing the harmful health repercussions of chlorine swimming pools. Oxygen treated pools are becoming more and more popular as they are far more environmentally friendly, they are chemical free and they are safer on your family and friends you invite to swim in your pool.


  • Salt Water Pool Alternatives
    [Home-and-Family] What are the alternatives to having a salt water pool? You may think a salt water pool is your only choice when you decide on an addition of a swimming pool to your home. In fact, a salt water pool is not your only choice. A natural pool alternative is more environmentally friendly and friendlier to your skin. A salt water pool can dry your skin and irritate your eyes.


  • Salt Water Pool Systems
    [Home-and-Family] Whats the deal with salt water pool systems? Salt water pool systems use a generator to produce chlorine (hydrochloric acid) from salt through an electric current process called electrolysis.


  • What is a Salt Water Chlorinator?
    [Home-Improvement] Information on salt water chlorinators. If you have a swimming pool, you know there are certain steps you need to take to keep it free from bacteria and healthy to swim in.


  • Salt Water Pool System Information
    [Home-and-Family] A salt water pool system brings with it all the harmful effects of abrasive and corrosive chemicals to your pool and to your body. A preferable alternative to a salt water pool system would be one that doesn't use salt or chlorine as disinfectants but rather a more natural method.


  • Salt Water Generators Damage Pool Equipment
    [Home-Improvement:Swimming-Pools-Spas] Salt water generators are often sold under the guise of being "better" than chlorine systems. However, salt water generators actually make chlorine through an electrolysis process that converts salt to chlorine (hydrochloric acid).


  • Salt Water Generator Problems
    [Home-Improvement] A salt water generator for your pool is a better alternative than having to buy chlorine every week or two and manually add it to your swimming pool water. Chlorine is supposed to help get rid of bacteria, algae, and viruses in the pool water, as well as oils and lotions brought in by swimmers' skin.


  • Salt Water Pools - Are They Really Better?
    [Home-Improvement:Swimming-Pools-Spas] Are salt water pools really better then chlorine systems? Or are they one in the same?


  • Cause Of Cloudy Pool Water And How To Fix It
    [Home-Improvement:Swimming-Pools-Spas] Cloudy pool water is a problem a lot of pool owners have to deal with during the warm months their pool is in use. There are four top reasons why pool water gets cloudy.


  • Is The Pool Ionizer Truly Effective?
    [Home-Improvement:Swimming-Pools-Spas] While looking for new methods to maintain a healthy swimming pool more and more people are looking into chemical free pools. This leads us to the search and understanding of a pool ionizer. A pool ionizer works simply by adding copper and silver to your pool. While an ionizer used properly is safe how exactly efficient is it?


  • Salt Water Generator Truth
    [Home-Improvement:Cleaning-Tips-and-Tools] A salt water generator sounds like the best way to go when someone is pushing the sale of a salt water generator system for your pool. Most people think it's an effective alternative to chlorine. What they do not realize though is a salt water generator actually turns salt into chlorine. For most people trying to move away from chlorine and going with a salt water generator they are in fact just switching the type of set up and how they use it instead of eliminating chlorine.


  • Salt Water Pools and Salt Water Chlorinators - Are They Worth it?
    [Home-Improvement:Cleaning-Tips-and-Tools] It may not burn your eyes, your skin may feel softer, and your hair will not turn green. Although it would seems that a salt-water pool system would be a natural way to go that might not necessarily be the case. The chemical name for the salt used in salt-water pools is sodium chloride. Sodium chloride is the raw ingredient used in making chlorine. The only difference is that the salt-water pool makes the chlorine itself with a salt-water chlorinator instead of you buying the chlorine and adding it yourself.


  • Understanding Pool Water Treatment
    [Home-Improvement:Swimming-Pools-Spas] With in the market today consumers have many choices of the routes they can follow when it comes to treating their pool water. The only problem with this is that many consumers are not educated in the facts of pool treatments and do not understand that some pool treatment methods are actually harmful or carry increased health risks with use over time.


  • Natural Pools And How Beneficial They Are
    [Home-Improvement:Cleaning-Tips-and-Tools] The essence of a natural pool is one that appeals too many. A lot of people are unsure of the different treatments that are available in maintaining a pool today. It is possible to maintain a natural pool that does not have the harsh chemicals such as the most common chlorine and salt systems.


  • Non Chemical Pool - The Right Choice
    [Home-Improvement:Swimming-Pools-Spas] With the testing done on pool chemicals lately its no wonder more people are opting for a non chemical alternative to cleaning and maintaining pools. Many of the chemicals and treatments used for our pools have shown in studies around the world to increase the risks of certain health problems. These health problems range from all types of different cancers, to a related risk in children's asthma.


  • Non Chlorine Pool - Benefits and Options
    [Home-Improvement:Swimming-Pools-Spas] There are many benefits to having a non-chlorine pool and options available to help you do so. When saying a non-chlorine pool a salt treatment pool is also included in that since salt is sodium chloride. Sodium chloride is the raw ingredient that is used to make chlorine. There are many health hazards that should be a deciding factor in making your pool a non-chlorine pool. In a health study from Belgium it was determined that children that swim regularly in public pools with chlorine systems had a higher level of breathing and asthma problems then those who did not.


  • Chlorine Free Pool - Dangers of Chlorine
    [Home-Improvement:Swimming-Pools-Spas] In today's world with all the harsh chemicals removing one from your life is fairly simple. Chlorine has been used for decades as a way to keep our pools sanitized and sparkling clean but chlorine has been linked with various health problems not to mention the effects it takes on our bodies.





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