Everyone needs a bath *after* having been in the pool. Now, *before* entering a pool is good protocol, but ever wondered why is it so important to have a proper bath *after* having a proper swim in the pool? the answer is- chemicals! Chlorine and other chemicals in the swimming pool- introduced to the pool to prevent diseases and keep the water germ free, actually can tuen harmful more to some less to others- but harmful none the less- the effects of chlorine on hair for example- are not a secret to anyone.
Apart from chemicals, pools are a huge drainage to energy- they require shitloads of energy for their upkeep- and we at editorial team can bet our monthly basket of organic groceries- you will not feel like entering a pool if it is not kept for as less as a week. Any more than that, without upkeep- it can even become dangerous!
So while swimming is a fun activity and a great way to exercise or relax, it does increase our reliance on chemicals. So what next?
Here is a solution- a clean fun and sustainable solution- and since Maati is all about sustainability and chemical free living, we are covering this story from the daily green. They do emphasize some problems that come with prolonged exposure to swimming pool chemicals like hair problems, asthama and wheezing in infants, and even this: “In an unpleasant reaction, pee and sweat in water can react with chlorine to form toxic breakdown products known as chloramines. ”
Sure you don’t pee in the pool- but hello! just look at that kid next to you in then pool- he suddenly took a break from screaming and jumping around with his friends and his face squealed. Hang on! He looks more relieved now. Could it be…?
Well jokes apart- some really sexy pools here- we took some pitcures from the slideshow on the site:
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