Let’s dive into this week’s Weekly Pool & Spa, a fun read for pool and spa lovers who want cool facts, handy tips, and a few quirky surprises.
🤔 DID YOU KNOW? That strong “chlorine smell” around hot tubs and pools is not from too much chlorine. It comes from chloramines, which form when chlorine reacts with sweat, oils, and pee. A properly balanced pool or hot tub should not have much of an odor at all. The trick to clearing that smell is to add more chlorine to break down those chloramines. More chlorine actually makes the smell disappear.
🚿 CHLORINE + SWEAT = STINK When swimmers skip the pre-swim rinse, they bring in lotions, sweat, and sunscreen. Chlorine works overtime, creating those smelly chloramines. 🏊 Pro Tip: Take a quick rinse before jumping in. It helps your water stay fresh and your skin feel amazing too.
💦 Quick Pool & Spa Check Ever notice a strong smell in your hot tub? It might be time to shock it. Over time, contaminants build up, and a quick shock restores balance and clarity.
Hot Tub Owners: If your tub smells heavily of chlorine, check sanitizer levels and consider a shock.
Pool Owners: If your pool smells too strong, test water balance and adjust.
📊 POLL: WHAT’S THE STRONGEST SMELL YOU’VE NOTICED IN A POOL? ✅ No smell at all, perfectly balanced! 😵 That strong “chlorine” scent after a swim 🤢 I’ve been in a pool that smelled like a science experiment
Vote in the poll and share your experience in the comments. Results will be shared in an upcoming Weekly Pool & Spa issue.
🌍 RANDOM WATER FACT Swimming in a pool for an hour burns as much energy as running 5 miles. So yes, those lazy float sessions count as a workout. 😉
More helpful tips are coming soon on Weekly Pool & Spa. The next article will be published on December 26, 2025.
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