Monday, 18 April 2016

Benefits Of An Outdoor Pool Shower

By Roger Olson


Pools are a great source of exercise and can be very entertaining for people of all ages. They are also prone to problems and can be costly to upkeep. Cleaning and adding chemicals to keep a healthy balance in the water can be tedious. There are ways to help minimize the amount of maintenance required, and one of those ways is to make use of an outdoor shower. This rinses away products used on the body and hair that can contribute to excess chemicals in the water and require the use of more pool chemicals.

Public pools, whether indoor or outdoor, require users to shower before entering the water. The reasons are the same for having people shower before using a private, backyard pool. Rinsing those personal products and body oils away before swimming helps to keep the pH balance in the water proper and requires less use of chemicals to do so. Even chemicals and soaps in laundry products can cause problems so having guests thoroughly rinse their skin and swimming gear is beneficial.

Showers can be very simple. A bag can be purchased that is hung in the air and releases water that has been warmed in the sun. It requires refilling, but is a low cost option and can be incorporated into almost any pool area with very few modifications. It serves the purpose and is portable.

Of course, there are elaborate and expensive options for a shower as well. A simple internet search can provide a number of businesses that specialize in building them. Some are so beautiful that the owners may prefer showering outside! Many of these are tied into household plumbing and offer the same water temperature options that are found in an indoor, traditional one.

Simple and more complex designs can also be built by the homeowner at far less of a cost than hiring a company to build it. If the tools, expertise and time are available, the internet offers many plans for the handyman and the plans can be found for little or no cost. Building a custom shower that complements the landscape and decor can be very fulfilling.

An outdoor shower is only effective when it is used by everyone before they enter the water. Ensure that guests understand how important it is to use it before going for a dip. Make it a habit to use it each and every time and enjoy the benefits of a cleaner, healthier pool.

Keep in mind that the shower does not need to be used exclusively for prior to swimming use. Rinsing the pool chemicals from skin and swimwear after swimming is important too. It is especially beneficial if the water is treated with chlorine which is harsh and can cause skin irritation, hair discoloration and fading to swimwear.

An outdoor shower makes it easy and convenient for swimmers to rinse prior to and following a dip in the water. Ensuring that guests understand the importance of its use can help make the use of outdoor space more enjoyable for everyone.




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