People often notice the chlorine odor in their showers once they return from gym, or spa activities. People often question the flavor and purity of water, yet nobody wants their house to smell like a natural water body. It’s a trend that needs exploring and unpacking why it’s happening, and how we can reverse(dis) the discourse.
If you begin to notice the chlorine smell after certain specific activities, there is an explanation for that:
After working out at the gym:
A number of gyms disinfect not only their facilities, but also their showers, with high-chlorine water to reduce any potential germs. If utilizing the showers, the steam from the shower can aerosolize the chlorine odor into the atmosphere.
Post-swimming :
The major active agent for pool disinfection is chlorine. Though you feel that you are washing off the chlorine, it is still in close contact with your skin and hair. A post-swimming shower you usually take will add more chlorine to your skin from the tap water and hence the smell of this chlorinated water intensifies.
Post-Spa:
Spas’ hot tubs usually result in similar skin issues as swimming pools do, as they are also treated with chlorine and bromine, therefore, in the same way, hypersensitivities like skin irritations and dryness may be caused. People who just wash their skin and then use chlorine and bromine in the spa can aggravate the exposure of their skin to these chemicals. If you go to a gym or have access to swimming pools, you will certainly observe the skin condition after the use of bromine and the presence of the typical chlorine smell
For drinking water, the chlorine levels are considered safe, but it is much worse in showers. Chlorine gets absorbed via skin contact, and you inhale steam. This irritation escalates with prolonged exposures:
Dry, itchy skin.
What’s the best option? A good shower filter!
Chlorine reducing filters, including the award winning Pure Blue Shower Filter, remove approximately 98% of chlorine and other harsh chemicals before they come in contact with your skin. Doctor approved, lab tested, and designed to keep your shower water clean and safe. After filtering your water, you will soon see results: Soft skin, healthy skin shiny, smooth hair A new clear shower experience – no chemical smell, yes!
Just a few other quick reminders:
Be sure to wash well after swimming, even showering, and especially before showing. Put on some wet cream, and don’t sit in hot water, because, for example, it opens your pores letting the chlorine in.
The ‘refreshing’ smell of chlorine that is often associated with your shower is most likely not as safe as you think. A chlorine concentration that is too high in shower water, be it at a home or at a gym, causes a distress to the skin’s protective layer of oil and if exposure is prolonged, it is injurious. Pure Blue Shower Filter is an easy way to transform into a shower that is cleaner, safer and healthier, one that can wash all day long without disturbing the skin’s natural balance and emitting more chlorine odor, Pure Refreshing Shower only with Pure Blue.
