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Chlorine And Covid

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Owning an at-home pool or hot tub can be fun for the whole family. However, it is important for people who own pools or hot tubs in their homes to know how to take care of them and keep themselves and their families healthy and safe. Everyone is wondering how protected are the swimming pools against Covid – 19 also known as the Coronavirus. According to the CDC, ” There is no evidence that the virus that causes COVID-19 can be spread to people through the water in pools, hot tubs, spas, or water play areas.” In short, as long as your pool chemicals are balanced your pool water should be good. There is a specific way to kill germs in your pool.

The best way to kill germs is by properly maintaining the free chlorine concentration and pH. As a residential pool or hot tub/spa owner, it is your responsibility to regularly check the chlorine concentration and pH of the pool or hot tub/spa water to help protect yourself and your family and friends from recreational water illnesses. Free chlorine concentration and pH should be tested at least twice per day. Test more often when the pool or hot tub/spa is being frequently used. There are some things that can help with pool safety.

Simple things you can do to help ensure pool safety:
1. Maintain Proper Free Chlorine And pH Levels.
2. Regularly Check Pool Chemicals.
3. Maintain Pool Equipment.
4. Don’t Swim If Pool Chemicals Are Not In Balance.

It is always a good idea to get a quality pool service company to maintain, service, and repair your swimming pool. This ensures that your swimming pool chemicals are balanced and your pool equipment is functioning properly. Call (239.440.9888) Cannonball Pool Service For A Free Onsite Estimate.

 

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The Ultimate Pool Chemical Guide

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Whether it’s a salt pool or a chlorinated pool, your pool chemicals need to be in balance. Balancing pool chemicals mean keeping pool chemicals at the proper levels. Properly balanced pool water creates and optimal environment for the sanitizing processes. It also protects your pool and its components against corrosion and extends the life of expectancy of the pool equipment. Some of the factors that contribute to pool water balance are pH, alkalinity, calcium hardness, temperature, and total dissolved solids.

Chlorine is popular because it handles the 3 main jobs in keeping a swimming pool clean: It sanitizes (kills bacteria and germs), oxidizes (controls organic debris from perspiration and body oils), and deters algae. The total free chlorine in your pool should range between 1.0 -1.5 ppm (parts per million). The chlorine in your pool needs to be continuously monitored and replenished.

The pH in your pool is just as important. It controls the acidity of the pool which helps minimize irritation and assists in protecting your pool equipment as well. The Alkalinity in your pool helps control your pH (which should be between 7.2 – 7.6).

Obtaining a quality and reliable pool service company is important to you and your pool’s over all health. A poorly managed pool can deteriorate your pool and its equipment as well as become a breeding ground for harmful bacteria and algae.

Cannonball Pool Service custom service and maintenance programs keep your pool running at an optimal level all year round. Get your free pool service estimate today.

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