Everyone experiences it from time to time. Red, stinging eyes after an afternoon at the swimming pool. “It’s caused by the chlorine in the water” is the commonly heard explanation. Unfortunately, that is only partly true. Unfortunately, because the other reason isn’t exactly pleasant.
That other cause is urine. Well, the fact is that children sometimes have an accident while swimming. Even if you’d rather not know about it. It is the combination of urine and chlorine that makes your eyes red and causes the stinging sensation. As we said, not pleasant. Other bodily substances, such as those from open wounds and sweat, are also culprits. When chlorine comes into contact with all these bodily substances, trichloramine is formed. It is precisely this substance that causes irritated eyes as well as a strong chlorine smell. Chlorine can also no longer do its job properly, meaning bacteria are not killed or are killed less quickly. So you can easily become ill from a day at the swimming pool. Sweat also has another negative effect: it can damage the fabric of your swim shorts.
The tip from goedkopezwembroeken.nl is therefore to rinse yourself thoroughly under the shower both before and after swimming. Beforehand, to wash sweat and any bacteria from your body so they do not end up in the swimming water. Afterwards, to wash away bacteria once again and because it is good for your swim shorts.
(Would you like to know more about caring for your swim shorts? You can read about it in our blog “Swim shorts care”. The webshop’s returns and warranty page also contains many tips on how to extend the life of swimwear. Unless, of course, you would rather buy a new (cheap :-) pair of swim shorts every 2 months.)
Was eerst Tio en goed. Maar na enkele keren te gebruiken en te wassen is de achterkant col.met strepen . presies of iets geschuurd heeft . Is nu geen zicht leer om aan te doen .