We’ve all seen those signs at public pools, the ones that
instruct swimmers to shower before entering the pool. And, you may have
wondered whether or not showering is really necessary or advisable before
entering a pool. The answer is a resounding yes. Showering before hitting the
water, whether it’s in your own pool or a public pool, is wise for many
reasons.
Keep Contaminants Out of the Water
The human body is naturally quite dirty. It’s positively
loaded with things that can contaminate a pool upon contact. Things like
remnants of lotions and perfumes, trace amounts of human waste, loose hairs,
sweat, and more can all be present on the body at any given time.
When you stand under the shower for a moment before entering
the pool, you get rid of most of these contaminants. This keeps the pool’s
water cleaner and safer for everyone to use.
Keep the Pool Smelling Fresh
Fortunately, when it comes to those trace amounts of
contaminants that do get into the water, the chlorine in the pool will
typically get rid of them and their harmful effects.
However, the harder chlorine has to work, the stronger the
odor it will give off. And, since most people don’t like the stinging smell of
heavy chlorine, you can keep the pool’s odor more neutral and less unpleasant
by choosing to shower before entering the water.
Make Others Comfortable
Many people worry about germs and contaminants in the water
they’re swimming in. If someone sees a person get into the pool without
showering, it’s easy to feel disgusted, uncomfortable, or worried about what
has suddenly been put in the water.
So, even if you think your body is clean and free of
contaminants, it’s still a good idea to take a quick shower. At the very least,
it will make other people feel better and allow everyone to enjoy their pool
time fully.
As you can see, showering before swimming isn’t just some
arbitrary rule. It actually exists for good reasons, so it’s a good one to
follow, whether it’s in your own pool or a public pool.
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