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by Jeremy Johnson, Jer

Do you love your swim but hate to be soaked in chlorinated water that dries your skin and affects your hair? Yes, this is one of the common problems with our swimming pools; in order to keep the water safe the water is heavily treated with chlorine and this bleaches our skin and dries it very badly. Our hair too gets ruined and that is not all; even when you have all the time and the desire to swim you are forced out of your pool as your eyes starts burning because of the water that is treated with salt and chlorine. Swimming is supposed to be a highly energizing activity and it should relax you of all your pressure. The toxic water does not allow us to enjoy the full benefits of our swimming pool.

What is the use of having a fancy swimming pool that cost us thousands of dollars but cannot be enjoyed with our family? Why should we put ourselves to such a suffering by swimming in toxic water that causes discomfort? Well, if you don't like, you don't need to! There is a solution to all these problems, we no more need to be swimming in toxic pools and ruin our skin and hair. Imagine swimming in crystal clear water that is inviting and toxic-free? Yes, you don't have to go to a fresh water stream to do this; you can swim in your own swimming pool which is currently a toxic pool. You can easily convert it to a safe and soothing pool.

ECOsmarte is the solution to all your swimming pool related problems. ECOsmarte has been installed in over 20,000 pools since 1994. Over 300 pool builders worldwide use ECOsmarte in over 40 countries.

ECOsmarte does not use the regular toxic chemicals or salts so your pool is safe from corrosion. Your pool will become highly irresistible with ECOsmarte; you can enjoy the purity of bottled water in your swimming pool without the use of harsh chemicals that dry your skin, burn your eyes and ruin your hair. ECOsmarte swimming pool and spa technology uses 100% recycled glass filter media that works better than any other filter media platform that is used for residential swimming pools.

More and more people in MA, NY and NJ are moving towards unconventional pool treatment methods that do not use any salt or chemical treatment methods. It has been estimated that already 15% of swimming pools in Minnesota homes have already switched to non-conventional pool treatment methods.

Ecosmarte is not only used in the US, it is one of the leading brands in Norway, Sweden Northern Europe, Istanbul, Turkey and Ukraine. Ecosmarte creates eco friendly and non-toxic environment. Ecosmarte works well with swimming pools, spas and also for whole house applications.

Its time to say ?no? to toxic swimming pools and say ?yes? to non-toxic Ecosmarte swimming pools. You don't have to rush into your shower to wash your skin and hair anymore you can just chill out by your poolside and relax after your swim. Visit http://www.ecosmarte.com today to enjoy a no salt no chlorine swimming pools and spas.

Do you have a pool in your backyard? Whether it is an above ground pool, an on-ground pool (half in the ground and half above) or an in-ground pool, there's no need for it to dominate the rest of your landscape unless you want it too.

Safety Tip 1
The first landscape item you'll need to add to a pool is a safety fence. Pools are considered an "attractive nuisance", and it doesn't matter how many "no trespassing" signs you may have on your property. If an intruder - child or adult - gets into your pool and is harmed - you will be sued for negligence. The only way to protect yourself is to have a fence surrounding the pool.

Safety Tip 2
It's imperative that you keep the area around your pool clear of bric-a-brac. For one thing it will detract from the attractiveness of your pool, but even more importantly it could cause someone to trip, fall into the pool, and perhaps get injured. Even if there's no question of a lawsuit, it's always best if your visitors have a good time and don't hurt themselves!

Alright, that's the grim stuff out of the way. Now let's get to the fun stuff. You've got a pool! What should go with it?

Above Ground Pools
Landscaping around an above ground pool is quite different than around one that is on-ground or in-ground. The above ground pool is so huge and dominating that there's not really any way you can minimize it, so why not place potted plants around it. (You don't want to plant trees or bushes near the pool, as the root system can find it's way underneath the pool and push upward - and the pool must be absolutely level.)

On-ground and In-ground pools
Whatever you have around your pool - furniture or other ornamentation - make sure you place these items more than four feet away from the edge of the pool. This will prevent people from accidently tripping. Have a little shed where you can place all the tools needed to care for your pool, and replace them as soon as you're done using them. Make sure the shed has a lock on it, as you'll be storing chemicals inside it and you don't want them to disappear.

Wicker furniture placed strategically around the pool, perhaps a table with an umbrella pole in the middle...those are the traditional sights seen around a pool. But you can add so much more - a border of decorative stone, potted plants, statuary...even a fireplace.

You can place lights around your pool to illuminate it at night, but beware - if you can't see the bottom of your pool, then you must not go swimming. That's a simple safety precaution. But there's a certain esthetic satisfaction in watching light play across the shimmering surface of water.

You'll want to enjoy your pool for a long time to come. So, safety first, and esthetic values second. But with a little imagination, you can make your pool the shining jewel in your landscape.

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