How do I Prevent Eye and Skin Irritation in the Pool ?

Swimming Pools are supposed to be about having fun. The pool is no fun though when your eyes become red and irritated or when your skin is itchy or irritated. So in order to ensure that your pool fun is maximized and there is no eye and skin irritation here are a few steps to follow. Red irritated eyes and skin in the pool are usually the cause of of high chloramine level or an out of balanced pH level. You can check your pool pH levels using our Chlorine 3-Way Test Strips. Check for the following

• pH Level too high - If your pH level is higher then 7.2 - 7.6 ppm. use a pH Reducer until balanced
• pH Level too low - If your pH level is lower then 7.2 - 7.6 ppm. use a pH Increaser until balanced
• High Chloramine level - If your pools pH levels are found in check take the following steps to lower your Chloramine level and prevent eye and skin irritation.
  1. Shock the Pool - Use one of our Pool Shock treatments to shock your swimming pool.
  2. Circulate the Pool - Allow your Pool to circulate for 24 hours.
  3. Test Free Chlorine Level - Using Chlorine 3-Way Test Strips make sure free chlorine level is 1-3 ppm.
  4. Second Shock - If the level is not 1-3 ppm then a second shock may be needed.

Following the steps above should help stop eye and skin once it is already happendingl. If the pool is not currently causing and eye or skin irritation you will want to keep Pool Perfect in your pool. It will help keep everything clear and perfect.

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