Considering a New Pool? Traditional Chlorine vs. Saltwater Pools

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Sept. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- After a summer season filled with splashes and shrieks of fun and days spent lounging on gentle waves of relaxation, you may be wondering if it's the right time to think about upgrading or remodeling your pool before the next summer sun hits its peak next June. If you're a pool owner considering a remodel, you undoubtedly have more options now than you did when you first installed your pool. With so many choices, how are you supposed to make a confident decision about what is best for your friends and family when swimming in your backyard?

Inground pool liners and covers company, LOOP-LOC, wants to help you with a major decision that many pool owners make before a remodel: chlorine or saltwater? Picking between a traditional chlorine or saltwater pool can be daunting, but laying out the pros and cons of both can make it clear which option is best for you and your family.

Chlorine pools are what come to mind when most people think of swimming, where a pool is filled with chemicals like chlorine and balancing agents in order to keep the water algae and bacteria free, sparkling and blue instead of cloudy or green. Chlorine pools are low cost upfront, and maintain their inexpensive price tag, but have the added job of carefully balancing chemicals and checking pool levels consistently.

Regularly purchasing pool chemicals can add up significantly each month. Excess chlorine can also make for an uncomfortable swimming experience, commonly drying out skin and hair. Eye irritation and a strong chlorine smell can also occur when these chemicals are mixed with urine.

Saltwater pools are an alternative to chlorine pools, using a saltwater generator to produce hypochlorous acid that cleanses the pool. Saltwater pools do have low levels of chlorine in them, but this chlorine comes from the salt, not the manual addition of a tablet or stick of chlorine. Many people prefer saltwater pools because they are more gentle on the skin and lead to a more pleasant swimming experience.

Saltwater systems are more low-maintenance than a chlorine pool, but the upfront costs are a lot more expensive. Purchasing a saltwater generator and salt cells, as well as taking into consideration an increased electric bill and lighting fixtures or pool liners that need to be resistant to salt, can up your costs significantly.

When you're making the decision between a saltwater or chlorine pool, take note of what works best for you and your family, both financially and health wise. In the end, no matter what, you will be left with a sparkling blue pool to swim in on hot days.

About LOOP-LOC: There's only one company known for manufacturing safety pool covers strong and tough enough to support an elephant: the legendary LOOP-LOC. LOOP-LOC is a global leader in the pool industry with a 200,000-square-foot headquarters in Hauppauge, New York, and 300 employees. Through its network of dealers, the company has sold safety swimming pool covers on every continent on earth except Antarctica. LOOP-LOC now also manufactures a line of luxury in-ground pool liners—with more exclusive designer patterns than any other company—as well as the BABY-LOC removable fencing, a convenient, cost-effective additional layer of protection to help deter toddlers from gaining access to a swimming pool. Media Contact: Jacqueline Routh, fishbat media, 855-347-4228, [email protected]

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