Protect Your Pool Over the Cold Winter Season
If you are the owner of a swimming pool, jacuzzi hot tub or spa, then it is an absolute necessity that you have a way of sanitizing your pool water and keeping it free from harmful germs and algae. The most popular, economic and trusted way of doing this is to use the chemical chlorine in the form of tablets or granules. Chlorine tablets or granules, when properly used, will dissolve relatively quickly and extremely safely in your pool making it safe for you to swim in.
Take a minute to think how dirty your bath water is after a long soak in the tub. Now multiply this by ten after you consider all the people have been using your pool. Not to mention some of the outdoor critters who may have inadvertently had a midnight dip. It’s a pretty disgusting thought isn’t it? That’s why you need chlorine tablets for your pool.
If you need a method of keeping your pool clean, then there really is no viable alterative available in the US today. Chlorine tablets perform the following functions;
* Removes any harmful bacteria from the water
* Keeps pH levels satisfactory
* Ensures algae does not begin to grow round the pool
* Generally keeps the pool and surrounding area clean
The tablets themselves are provided in a largish plastic bucket which makes it useful for storing pool side. Remember – chlorine is potentially an extremely dangerous chemical and as such, should be handled with care at all times. It is also wise to make sure that household pets and young children are kept well away at all times.
Before using the tablets, please make sure you refer to the manufacturer’s instructions, which should be printed on the side of the bucket. If you don’t know the dimensions of your pool already, it is advised that you measure it using a yard stick so that you can determine the pool capacity in order that you use the correct number of tablets.
Once you’ve cleaned your pool for the first time it’s good to establish a routine. Perhaps make Sunday your day for checking the pool. With regular careful maintenance you can maintain the correct pH level for your water as well as stopping algae build up round the pool.
Lastly, there have been concerns raised in the past about possible hazards associated with chlorine use in pools. On rare occasions, irritable eyes, skin rashes and breathing difficulties have all been noted by swimmers. I must state again that these cases have been rare, however, you should consult your doctor before swimming in a chlorine cleansed pool if you have any doubts whatsoever or if you have suffered from any of these ailments in the past.
It is important to remember that chlorine tablets are there to make sure you and your family can enjoy safe and clean swimming or bathing in your pool or spa. So please make sure you have fun!
Steve Albiston writes articles about chlorine tablets and their uses in swimming pools. Visit Chlorine Tablets Info now for a free guide on this subject.
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