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How do you repair your hands after using chlorine bleach? I already know I'm supposed to wear gloves.?

Besides, what do you do at the swimming pool, wear a latex suit?

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  • 7 years ago

    Take a shower after using the pool. I don't know what you're doing with using the bleach, but may be you could cut down on the bleach. However rubber gloves is a one solution. What I do in my kitchen is keep a spray bottle of bleach under the sick so my hands don't get totally covered or less bleach on hands for cleaning sinks, and spray a tinny bit in coffee cups that get stained. Only take on spray in coffee cup and in a matter of minutes, or less and you have a sparkly clean cup again. Gets rid of all build up (coffee) or what ever. I always wash my hands when using bleach and apply hand lotion. Spray bottle can also be used for other things. Good for clean counter tops, etc. Cheaper than using wipes that are nothing more than bleach. I keep the bottle under the sink too, so I don't have to go far when I need to refill the spray bottle. Just a suggestion. Again, shower after using pool, hot tub, or swimming in the lake.

  • 7 years ago

    Your skin repairs itself, you just keep it protected until it does. A little Vaseline is a great moisturizer and will help to keep your skin soft. Nitrile gloves are a better choice than latex when dealing with harsh chemicals, they are more expensive but they offer better protection and they won't cause contact dermatitis. A properly maintained swimming pool doesn't contain much more chlorine than tap water but it can still irritate your skin. Shower after swimming and use a little body lotion to keep your skin moist.

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    Not really. They're gloves; you're using them for the purpose for which gloves were initially invented. Just because you might use them to carry a casket doesn't mean they won't work for other purposes as well. Wearing them in public might be a little sensitive though :)

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