Both saltwater and fresh pools use some form of chlorine to keep water clean, clear and bacteria free. In freshwater pools, like this one in Sacramento, liquid chlorine is added as needed. Manny ...

Salt water pools have grown in popularity, largely because of public fears around the safety of chlorine. Naturally, a salt water pool system sounds like a healthier and safer option to many consumers ...

Pools used to have a reputation for being high-maintenance, but technology has evolved to create automated systems and make pool ownership easier than ever before. With a few tweaks to your regular ...

Automatic chlorine generators, more commonly referred to as saltwater pools, are a great addition to any pool. However, there are a lot of misconceptions about how they work and what they do.

Despite popular belief, saltwater pools aren't chlorine-free. “That’s been the No. 1 ask for a number of years now," said Alison Felschow, vice president of Crystal Pools in Columbia. In the last 10 ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Americans love to swim. We’ve won one-third of all Olympic medals ...

Rather than passing your pool-time in a chlorine pool this summer, try a salt water one instead. You'll get your laps in, and reap the major healing benefits that salt has to offer. The main ...

If you notice bumps on your skin after swimming in a pool, you might be a victim of "swimmer's itch." Practice good personal hygiene for some relief.