🚿 Chlorine: Great for Pools… Not So Much for Your Tap Water

Let’s play a quick game: What do swimming pools, public water supplies, and that faint chemical smell in your shower all have in common?

Ding ding! If you guessed chlorine—you win!

Now, chlorine does serve an important purpose. Municipal water systems use it to kill bacteria and disinfect drinking water. Totally necessary. Totally understandable. But here’s the thing: once that water arrives in your home, chlorine isn’t doing you any favors anymore.

💧 Chlorine Exposure: It’s Not Just in the Glass

Most people think their only exposure to chlorine is when they drink a glass of tap water. But guess what? That’s just the tip of the (chlorinated) iceberg.

Here’s how chlorine sneaks into your daily routine:

• Showering – Your skin absorbs chlorine through direct contact, and warm water opens up your pores, making absorption even easier.
• Breathing in steam – Ever notice that strong “pool smell” when you take a hot shower? That’s chlorine vapor, and when you inhale it, it enters your lungs and bloodstream quickly.
• Washing your face, clothes, and dishes – Yep, your skin, clothes, and everything else are soaking in it too.

🩺 What Can All This Chlorine Do to You?

Now we’re not here to scare you—but it’s worth knowing the potential side effects of repeated chlorine exposure:

• Dry, itchy skin and brittle hair
• Respiratory irritation (especially for asthma sufferers)
• Eye irritation
• Possible long-term effects from byproducts like trihalomethanes (linked to some health risks when exposure is ongoing)

It’s like taking a mini dip in a public pool… every single day.

🚿 So, What Can You Do About It?

Glad you asked! This is where the Kenai Eco Pro+ Whole House Water Filter struts onto the scene, cape fluttering in the breeze.

This superhero of a water system is installed where water enters your home, so it filters every single drop—not just the stuff coming out of your kitchen faucet.

💪 Here’s What the Kenai Filter Can Do:

• Removes chlorine and chloramine (a common chlorine-based disinfectant)
• Reduces sediment, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and other nasties
• Protects your plumbing and appliances
• Helps keep your skin, hair, and lungs happy
• Improves water taste and smell (say goodbye to “pool water coffee”)

🏡 And It’s Not Just About Health…

Let’s not forget the convenience factor:

• No need for shower filters or bottled water

💡 Final Thought: Chlorine Belongs in Pools, Not in Your Pipes

Sure, chlorine has a job to do—but that job ends before it reaches your shower, your glass, and your lungs.

A Kenai Whole House Water Filter makes sure your water is clean, healthy, and comfortable—from every tap, every time.

If you’re ready to ditch the pool vibes and upgrade to pure, chlorine-free water throughout your home, we’re here to help. Just reach out—we’ll test your water and get you on the path to healthier living (and better showers!).