Thursday, August 30, 2012

Benefits of a Salt Water Pool


Every kid should get the chance to grow up with a pool. Sometimes it is not possible to have an in-ground pool so an aboveground pool is the perfect answer.  With a lower cost and all the same perks, above ground pools are gaining popularity. 

Due to the recent media coverage surround chemicals and how they can affect the body, many people are decreasing the amount of chemicals they are exposed to and have made changes in various areas of their lives to achieve this.  Converting your pool to a salt-water pool is a great option for those who fall into this camp.  These setups are virtually chemical free and offer more benefits than chlorine. 

There are some basic differences between a salt-water pool and a conventional chlorine-based pool.  Salt-water pools use a system like a Saltron Chlorine Generator to change the salt-water ions into chlorine to help sanitize your pool. The salt solution in the pool water is virtually undetectable and its concentration is less than that of human tears.  A Saltron system also has fewer odors, a more neutral smell and tends to be less harsh for your skin and eyes. 

Salt water pools have far less salt content than the ocean, but the same great benefits from the salt water including those that help your skin, stress levels, and overall health.  Swimming in salt water is cleansing and will leave your skin feeling smooth and supple.  It increases moisture retention, rejuvenates the skin by detoxifying and promotes cellular regeneration.  Salt water also reduces the inflammation of joints and muscles, leaving your body relaxed and stress free.  The minerals in salt water also offer health benefits.  The potassium present in salt water is beneficial because your blood needs it after exercise. Magnesium helps in making your nervous system healthy. The sodium in salt water keeps your immune system in check for appropriate fluid balance in your body. The calcium helps in keeping your bones and teeth healthy.

PoolsAndStuff.com carries many great salt water above ground pool options.  We have a standalone Saltron unit that you can add to any above ground pool and two dark blue Premier pools that can be used with salt water.  The Matrix and Bermuda are 100-percent corrosion resistant and can be used with salt systems as well.

Visit PoolsAndStuff.com to check out our amazing selection of Salt Water Pools.