More scared of chems in the pool than sharks in the ocean?

06.07.2007

The Bite:
You probably should be. Chlorine is a predator that's damaging to your body as well as the environment. Before your next pool party, switch to non-chlorine pool cleaners (some of which make your pool clean enough for fish).
The Benefits: 
  • Safer swimming. When mixed with organic matter, chlorine can form cancer-causing byproducts.
  • Safer environment. Chlorine levels in pools are 200-400 times higher than what's deemed safe for the environment, plus mercury is a by-product of chlorine production.
  • No ghastly chlorine smell.
  • Better hair days. Non-chlorine cleaners won't turn your hair green.
Personally Speaking: 
While we don't wanna end up sleeping with the fishes, we wouldn't mind swimming with them.
Wanna Try: 
Diane Bennett

Cocktail Fact

Two honeymooners sued a 5-star Chilean resort after the bride's waist-length blonde hair turned green from a swim in the hotel pool.

Bang For The Bite

Taking a dip doesn't need to be a health or hair hazard, but switching does require a little upfront investment.

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