If you’ve got a swimming pool – consider filling it with saltwater...

Would you fill your swimming pool with saltwater? 

Only 15% of residential pools in the U.S. are saltwater – and that number should be a lot higher. Dan Johnson, president of the Florida Swimming Pool Association, says if you’ve got a pool, you should really consider going saltwater - your skin, hair and eyes will thank you. They dominate the pool market in Australia – and any pool can be turned into a saltwater pool. The downside is the initial cost. A quality saltwater system typically costs about $1,500 – but your monthly chlorine costs will be eliminated.

Swimming in a saltwater pool is not like the ocean – it’s only got about 10% of the salt. And saltwater pools are so low in chemicals that most swimmers don’t even bother with goggles.