While having your own pool is obviously great, there are some responsibilities you’ll have to assume. One of the most important is to keep your pool clean. In order to do that, you’ll need to use chlorine, a powerful chemical that deserves a great deal of respect. Here are some things to keep in mind to make sure you and your family are as safe as possible when pool cleaning time comes.
Staying Safe During Pool Maintenance
Chlorine does a fantastic job of eliminating bacteria and other harmful microbes from your pool that can make you sick. But chlorination can be a dangerous process if you’re not extremely careful.
For example, you should never breathe in chlorine fumes, because they could cause lung damage. Chlorine can also be corrosive to skin, so never handle it without using gloves. Chlorine is also volatile, and mixing it with any other type of chemical could cause a potentially dangerous reaction. You should not even mix different types of chlorine.
The most important tip is to keep this chemical away from your children as well as your pets. Chlorine is poisonous. If your little one or your pet should happen to ingest the chemical, the results could be tragic.
And finally, remember to keep chlorine away from any other combustible products when you store the chemical. Follow all manufacturers’ directions to the letter.
Get in touch with the experts at Town & Country Pools if you have any questions about the safe use of chlorine. Contact us online or call 281-252-6337.