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It wouldn’t be summer without a few trips to the pool. Maybe you’ll hit some water parks, a hotel pool or the pool at the local gym if you don’t have your own. But after you hear how dirty public pools are, you may reconsider.
Hi, I’m Bailey Mosier. This is your EmpowHER HER Daily Dose.
It wouldn’t be summer without a few trips to the pool. Maybe you’ll hit some water parks, a hotel pool or the pool at the local gym if you don’t have your own. But after you hear how dirty public pools are, you may reconsider.
A recent survey conducted by the Water Quality and Health Council found that one in five Americans confessed to using a public pool as a bathroom. In addition, seven in 10 admitted to skipping a shower before jumping in – which may not sound like a big deal, until you consider what they’re bringing with them: sweat, makeup, sunscreen, perfume, hair product, bug spray and dirt. All of this mix with chlorine to cause rashes and red eyes.
All too often, people substitute swimming for bathing and treat pools as a communal bathtub. It’s important to shower with soap and water before diving in and please, if you or your kids have to potty, get out and use the restroom.
That wraps up your EmpowHER HER Daily Dose. Join me here at EmpowHER.com every weekday for your next dose of women’s health.
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