Why Do You Need To Shower Before Swimming?
Grime like dirt, oils, lotions, and body fluids loves to cling to your skin, clothes, hair, and even your shoes. When you jump straight into the pool without rinsing off, that grime mixes with the chlorine used to treat pool water and creates something unpleasant called chloramine.
What is Chloramine?
Chloramine is the byproduct of a chemical reaction between the chlorine used to treat pool water and amonia or organic nitrogen compounds that are introduced into the water (largely from grime brought into the pool). Chloramine can have the following adverse effects:
- Strong odours: That "chlorine smell" is actually chloramine
- Irritation: It can cause itchy eyes and red irritated skin
- Less protection: Chloramine reduces the chlorine’s power to keep the water clean and safe
Good News - You Can Prevent Chloramine!
Please help keep our pool fresh. Stick to this easy routine to create a clean and enjoyable experience for everyone:
- Shower and scrub with soap before swimming
- Keep outside shoes off the pool deck and in lockers
- Use the restroom before entering the pool
Thank you! These simple steps stop grime in its tracks, keep chloramine from forming, and make your swim more enjoyable.
Clean swimmers = clean water = better fun for everyone.
