A Safer Chlorine Alternative for Spas and Hot Tubs
| Keeping your Spa Sanitary is Important |
| Owning a hot tub spa is indeed one of life’s great pleasures. And as every spa enthusiast knows, keeping the water clean and sanitary is of utmost importance. To keep your spa water clear and free of bacteria and other harmful microbes you probably use chlorine or bromine sanitizers. (Bromine shares most of chlorine’s attributes). But are you aware of the dangers posed by these harsh chemicals? The very properties which make chlorine and bromine effective sanitizers, can also pose health risks to humans. |
| Health Risks of Chlorine and Bromine |
| Several studies have reported that chlorinated water is a skin irritant and can be associated with skin rashes or eczema. We all know it can cause red eyes. Chlorinated water can destroy polyunsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E in the body while generating toxins capable of free radical damage due to oxidation. This might explain why diet supplements with essential fatty acids and antioxidants like vitamin E helps so many cases of eczema and dry skin. |
Posted: December 11th, 2007 under Spa Chemicals.
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