Imagine getting out of a relaxing pool and hopping right into a dry itchy wooly sweater. Wait, was that not where you thought this wonderful day spent swimming was heading?
Unfortunately, itchy skin is one of the common irritants around swimming pools, particularly ones with high chlorine usage. This is because that itchy skin feeling is primarily caused by a high chlorine concentration even more so than just to an individual's sensitivity to the chemical. Although chlorine is an integral part of pool water chemistry, particularly in killing bacteria, it is a strong chemical agent that can irritate and dehydrate your skin if you're not careful.
While the itching can diminish with time, it may severely affect people with inflammatory skin conditions such as psoriasis or eczema. High levels of this chemical can also make your eyes itchy and red as well as bleach or discolor swimsuits and even pool liners. However, at Royal Swimming Pools, we discovered a perfect alternative to having to use high volumes of this chemical. Or even add any.
Chlorine itches (medically known as cercarial dermatitis) can easily be confused with rashes because they can result in swollen red skin. They can also cause sore eyes or other symptoms of respiratory irritations, such as frequent sneezing or coughing. Not everyone who sits in chlorinated pools or hot tubs can develop itches or rashes. However, they might develop these skin dangers after repeated exposure to high levels of chlorine.
Symptoms can develop immediately after getting out of a pool or hot tub or a few days after repeated exposure to chlorinated water. The intensity of chlorine itch or rash symptoms vary from person to person and are similar to itches caused by other irritants:
Suppose a person with these itches doesn't take preventive measures and continually interacts with the chlorinated water. In that case, the condition may become worse and predispose one to other severe skin problems like chronic skin inflammation.
While chlorine is the primary cause of itches, it might not be the only cause. Some itches are associated with allergic reactions to algae and parasites in the pool waters. You can prevent these causes by using, Sanitizers (a chemical component that limits the growth of algae and kills potential bacteria and parasites, traditionally chlorine) and/or Algaecides (a chemical that kills all potential algae spores to prevent your water from turning green).
However, it's worth noting that due to the BioLab fire in 2020, these products along with chlorine tablets, have become hard to come by as well as very expensive.
However, as mentioned, we have a solution that solves this without needing to source these other products all while not only preventing chlorine itch and rash but actually conditioning your skin and hair.
E-Z Pool is a non-chlorine proprietary water care program with a specially blended formula that improves the quality of pool water in a once-a-week application. It is a one-fit-all program because it contains a variety of chemical products that provide proactive care to pool water rather than you having to play pool chemist on a reactive basis.
E-Z Pool is essentially all of your pool chemicals in one (including your algaecide), aside from your sanitizer which, yes, is traditionally chlorine. but stick with us because when we're finished you won't have to add any additional chlorine at all!
Pool Frog is a water purification system that functions like Mother Nature.
The Pool Frog Cycler system has a compact cartridge that can last up to 6 months or one swim season depending on usage. You pair this cycler (containing zinc, calcium, silver, etc.) with a pre-filled Pool Frog BacPac (containing chlorine). The chlorine and the minerals work together in harmony to sanitize the water flowing back into your pool, meaning your sanitization system needs less chlorine to get the job done. Meaning there's not only a much smaller chance of you and your loved ones getting itchy after a swim and more of reaping the benefits of swimming in healthy minerals.
This is also one reason Pool Frog is so cost-effective because it saves you from gallons of chlorine you would have traditionally had to have used.
Best of all, the process is automatic. The small concentrated amount of chlorine required is not added manually but comes from the prefilled Pool Frog BacPacs. All you need to do is set the Pool Frog release timer, sit back and test your water weekly.
Pool Frog is a mineral system that when paired with E-Z Pool replaces traditional chlorine usage entirely. Here's how:
Remember how we said, E-Z Pool contains all your needed pool chemicals except for your sanitizer (aka chlorine)?
A Pool Frog mineral system using Pool Frog BacPacs is the sanitation system! Using these two products together completes your basic pool chemical needs without having to source expensive tablets or algaecides or measure out the correct combination of chemicals week-to-week.
This means no more harmful chlorine attacking your favorite swimmers. Just clean, safe, soft, conditioning mineral water.
And if you've ever owned a pool before, you may be thinking, but what about if there's a heavy storm or my grade-schoolers have a big pool party? I.e. What happens when you need to shock a pool? Because as you could have guessed, the Biolab fire has affected that product as well: Hard to come by and expensive when you find it.
E-Z Pool's sister product REVIVE! eliminates the need for the periodical shock. It's so powerful that it is recommended by our Memphis, TN installation team for all new pool startups, remodels/refills, spring openings, and even abandoned pools.
Both Pool Frog and E-Z have independent chemical formulas and specific benefits in pool water maintenance. They are also two of the most user-friendly pool products on the market when it comes to keeping your swimming pool clean and safe.
When the two programs are paired, the initial benefits are significantly expanded. Some of these benefits include:
Yes, chlorine is an essential chemical in pool water, as it kills harmful bacteria and germs. However, as we've discovered, it is potentially dangerous to swimmers' skin, eyes, and even your pool's liner. It is associated with skin rashes, itches, irritations, swelling, and eye problems. It is also demanding because it must be applied frequently alongside other expensive chemicals such as algaecides, oxidizers, balancers, and sanitizers to ensure efficiency. But with E-Z Pool and Pool Frog combo, the hassles associated with the multiple chemicals (and their yucky side effects) are eliminated and you can replace the need for any additional chlorine usage by 100%. Never again having to worry if your pool has too much for even those with the most sensitive skin.
You can order both E-Z Pool and Pool Frog from Royal Swimming Pools today, to get rid of the irritating harmful effects of chlorine and related chemicals.
To learn more about pool treatment and using Pool Frog and E-Z Pool, please reach out to us with your questions (866-532-8194) or feel free to continue diving into the related articles below.
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