No doubt, says Van Sykes, chlorine is an effective sanitizer for pools. The Chelsea man just tired of the chemical's after-effects. "It's hard on your skin, hard on your clothes, hard on the liner in ...

Summer has arrived, and what better way to stay cool than with an amazing pool party? Friends and family can enjoy the sunshine and sparkling water, creating lasting memories. However, maintaining a ...

Q: I am hearing conflicting opinions about saltwater chlorine generators. Can you detail how it works and if I should even consider it for my swimming pool? A: I think there are very few products in ...

Chlorine is not the only way you can disinfect your pool. Alternatives—like salt tablets or Biguanide—may work just as well. Besides, says Black, a saltwater pool may be more cost-effective and ...

It wasn't long ago that COVID-19 severely restricted one of summer's greatest pleasures — plunging into a body of water on a scorching day — and sales of pools nearly doubled from one year to the next ...

When Pam Glazer, a 53-year-old architect and self-described “granola-head from way back,” began planning a pool for her home in Southampton, N.Y., she searched for a way to keep it sanitary without ...

Chlorine occurs naturally as one of the basic building blocks of matter. It possesses powerful disinfecting and bleaching capabilities that we harness for a wide range of industrial and domestic ...