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 Specialty
Pool Products
In swimming pools and spas, many people don’t like the chemical odor and taste of
chlorinated water, not to mention its bleaching effect
on swimwear. Special precautions must be taken to
transport, handle and store chlorine safely. And those
are just the minor complaints!
 Chlorine
can shorten the life of equipment and vinyl liners.
It dissipates quickly and therefore requires vigilant
testing and maintenance. Swimmers can develop reactions
to chloramines, which are chlorine by-products, ranging
from skin irritation to respiratory problems. Some research
studies have even linked chlorine use in indoor pools to
asthma!
Chlorine-free “alternative” products like
PristineBlue®
offer many solutions to the problems of chlorine.
While protecting against bacteria and algae, they are
non-bleaching and safer to store and handle. They are
more gentle to equipment, eyes and skin. Many, like
PristineBlue®,
are odorless and tasteless.
 Most important, however, is the reduced maintenance
chlorine alternatives can offer. Instead of testing
and adding chlorine several times a week or even daily,
alternative products require attention just once a week
or once every two weeks.
When considering no-chlorine in your pool or spa,
look for products that are EPA registered.
Products
that bear an EPA registration number have undergone
extensive third-party testing to prove their
effectiveness. Also, try to find out how long the
product has been on the market.
 Quality brands stand the
test of the time, while inferior ones often fail in two to three years.
“To chlorine or not to chlorine?” is a good
question. Ask your friends, neighbors and co-workers
about their experiences with chlorine and chlorine free
alternatives. Check the Internet for information. You
can also consult your pool and spa dealer, or contact us
at (800)257-9283.
Non-Chlorine Pool Products
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