Helpful information for keeping a clean hot tub
When you are a proud owner of a personal hot tub, you need to maintain it
properly in order for you to enjoy countless hours of bathing pleasure. In order
to keep your hot tub from becoming a breeding ground for bacteria and algae, you
need to take steps on how to keep the water crystal clear and free from harmful
bacteria.
Guidelines for cleaning hot tub water
1. Always keep the appropriate disinfectant level. This is done by following
a rigid cleaning schedule. This also includes conducting regular tests for water
chemistry to keep harmful, disease-causing bacteria at bay. Commonly used
disinfectants are chlorine and bromine. Although they get rid of the germs, they
likewise react with other undesirable organic materials in the tub water, such
as soap, dead skin, shampoo, body oils and sweat. Ozone or UV treatment systems
can help arrest the proliferation of bacteria. Generally, minimum disinfectant
doses are recommended by the spa suppliers.
2. The water's chlorine needs to be tested in two varied ways at set
intervals. That is, test the chlorine that has not reacted with other particles,
and also test the chlorine that has already been mixed with other organic
materials. When you buy the hot tub, you receive a test kit for this particular
purpose. To be able to get a reading that is as accurate as possible, take a
shower before entering the tub.
3. To avoid water stagnation, keep the pumps running 24 hours a day.
Otherwise, the hot tub's plumbing lines could become breeding grounds for
harmful bacteria.
4. To test the effectivity of the disinfectant, monitor the water's
alkalinity level and its pH level.
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