Understanding the Interactions of Sunscreen and Chlorine
As the temps climb in our beautiful Coachella Valley, your pool will quickly become your best friend – an oasis in the desert to cool off and enjoy the Coachella Valley weather. But your pool can also be a harbinger of danger – for you, your health, and your pool’s health.
Chemical-based sunscreen and chlorinated pool water may seem safe, but they carry substantial risks and can cause serious harm. Understanding the risks that these two hidden dangers pose is critical to ensuring a safe and happy summer, for you and your pool.
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The Risks of Chemical-Based Sunscreens
Chemical-based sunscreens are the standard to keep our skin safe from being harmed by the sun’s UV rays. But when those products meet chlorinated pool water, a chemical reaction occurs, not only degrading the overall quality of your pool’s water but creating potentially significant health risks.
When introduced to chlorine, common ingredients such as oxybenzone and octinoxate begin to form harmful byproducts, such as chloramines. Chloramines can cause respiratory irritation and have been shown to cause severe eye irritation. Additionally, this reaction can cause skin irritation and disrupt your body’s hormones.
Besides the way these chemicals react on your skin and in your body, chemical-based sunscreen accumulates on your pool tiles, leading to unsightly discoloration and buildup – forcing you to clean harder and more often. This buildup can also cause other problems in your pool, potentially forcing you to spend unnecessary money on repairs and maintenance.
Using mineral-based sunscreens, which typically use natural ingredients like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, can significantly reduce the potentially harmful chemical reactions caused by chemical-based sunscreens. Mineral-based sunscreens are safer for your skin and contribute less to hazardous byproducts. Keep your pool clean and your skin chemical-free with the many alternatives to the old standard sunscreen.
What Happens When Your Chlorinated Pool Becomes Contaminated
Chlorinated pool water will inevitably play host to various contaminants, such as bacteria and algae. This growth can cause skin infections, respiratory infections and issues, and gastrointestinal illnesses – especially in children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. Even in a well-maintained and properly chlorinated pool, these microorganisms still grow and thrive, given the right circumstances.
Chemical-based sunscreen can help create these “perfect” circumstances for contaminant growth. When sunscreen interacts with the pool water, an oily film is created on the water’s surface, which traps bacteria. This also allows the contaminants to spread across the surface of your pool tile, making the cleaning process much more difficult.
Regular maintenance and pool tile cleaning are crucial to prevent sunscreen buildup and contaminants. Our expert team at Supreme Pool Tile Cleaning can help keep your pool clean, and free from pollutants and unnecessary chemicals. With Supreme, you’ll be sure that your pool is a safe escape, all summer long.
Protecting Your Health and Your Pool
As you enjoy every bit of beauty that the Coachella Valley summer has to offer, it’s important to be aware of the hidden dangers lurking just beneath the surface of your pool. Chemical-based sunscreen and chlorinated pool water can lead to serious health risks and can cause expensive damage to your pool tiles and lining. With proper precautions and regular cleaning, you can ensure your pool stays as the oasis it’s supposed to be.
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