Soaking in hot tubs can be relaxing and invigorating, but have you heard about saltwater hot tubs? These spas use salt water instead of chlorine or bromine and provide a number of benefits over traditional spas. For decades, people have been using chlorine in their swimming pools to keep the water clean and sanitary. Since hot tubs are smaller than swimming pools, they are much harder to treat with chlorine chemically. This is why some manufacturers started using salt instead of chlorine to treat their spas. So, what are the benefits of salt water hot tubs? Let's find out. A Gentler Experience  Because there are fewer chemicals in the water, you won't have to worry about red eyes or … [Read more...]

You can enjoy many benefits and feel luxurious when you have a hot tub. That’s because you can have a relaxing and nice dip in your tub after a long day of work. Because of its many health benefits, you can immerse yourself there several times a year. But, you have to maintain it to make sure that it functions optimally. The time will come when your hot tub requires draining so that you can clean it properly and replace the water. You don’t need to worry about doing it because it’s fairly simple. Continue reading to know different ways on how to drain a hot tub. Using a Pump  This is one of the easiest methods on how to drain and clean a hot tub. But, likely, you might not have this. … [Read more...]

If you have a hot tub at home, there may be instances wherein its pH level increases. This is natural, so you’ll see signs of high pH eventually. However, as natural as this is, it’s not always pleasant to be exposed to this. It doesn’t look good even in the best hot tub, as apparent in the formation of white scaling on the walls of your hot tub, and it’s not that good on the skin. How to lower pH in hot tub home remedy? The good news is that it’s not really that hard. You can do this at home while using simple home remedy solutions. One of the most effective products that you can use is vinegar – yes, simply adding natural vinegar can do the trick, but you need to follow these … [Read more...]

Hot tubs are one of the best ways we could enjoy a day relaxing in the water. For some, it’s a lovely activity to spend some quality time with one’s self or with others. Whatever the reasons for enjoying this, we all have one thing in common when it comes to our hot tubs – we hate it when it becomes dirty and unusable, and one of the causes for this is when your tub’s alkalinity becomes higher. So, how to lower alkalinity in hot tub then? This is a common question that is easy to answer. Find out more below. What Cause the Rise of Alkalinity in Your Hot Tub? Before we discuss the steps on how to lower the alkalinity of your hot tub, you should know what causes this so that you can avoid … [Read more...]

Finally, you’ve bought the hot tub of your dreams. Now, it’s time to use it, right? As much as you’re excited to relax and unwind in your tub, you should first consider the chemicals needed to keep the water clean and safe. Because your health is important, maintenance and care for your hot tub is a must. Well, what chemicals do I need for a hot tub then? You might ask. If you want to know more, here are the basics: Spa Metal Free  Before anything else, you need to add Spa Metal Free to your hot tub water. Let this sit in the water for about four to six hours. Then, you can proceed with adding other chemicals. If you’re not familiar with this, Spa Metal Free is used to neutralize the … [Read more...]