Effects
Chlorine is universally used to disinfect water, killing bacteria and other microorganisms. But once it arrives in your home, chlorine can negatively affect your family's long-term health, comfort and even personal appearance Skin
When you shower or bathe in chlorinated water, the pores of your skin open up and absorb the chlorinated water like a sponge.
Hair
The chlorine in showering water has harsh, brittle effect on hair.
General Health
When you take a hot shower, the chlorine dissolved in the water vaporizes. A portion of these gets combined with other volatile organic compounds in the air and forms chloroform gas. Chloroform gas is a strong irritant to the lungs and also causes fatigue.
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