Hot tubs are great additions to the house as a spot for relaxation after a taxing day at work or at school for the children. The warmth of the water releases muscle tension which in return relaxes the muscles for a comfortable feel. The bather will experience a great relief of stress after a good bath in the hot tub. However, in order to constantly enjoy these great benefits, you should regularly keep your water in check to maintain healthy and good quality water.

Although the warm water can be therapeutic for the bather, it can also be a good breeding environment for all kinds of harmful elements such as bacteria, microorganism and even germs. These harmful organisms in the water thrive best on high temperature to quickly propagate and spread terror. If left untreated or given little concern, water intake can lead to serious illness on the bather. Keeping them off the hot tub can be a tiring job but surely is rewarding when maintained regularly.

Regular water testing is your ally when it comes to keeping the water chemistry in check. It can greatly help you on your vigilance against any water problem by giving you information on the level of the chemicals and total dissolved solids in the water. It sure is handy to keep more than one of these kits as you will need to test the water as much as possible, especially when the water is already giving out signs of approaching problems. Keep in mind that the heat from the tub can greatly affect the sanitizer, and the elements in the water such as the pH, alkalinity, and calcium hardness level so always keep an eye on your water with your test kit.

Water sanitizers such as chlorine, bromine, and the other chemicals used on disinfecting the water should be kept in its appropriate level at all times. Chlorine can easily lose its strength and effectiveness when under direct sunlight or in high temperatures. The warmth of the water can affect the cleansing ability of chlorine which means that you will need to keep a careful observation on its level. Cyan uric acid can greatly stabilize this element as it can protect it from being rendered useless by covering it against the warmth of the water.

Your hot tub water chemistry can be greatly affected by the warmth of the water which means that your pH, alkalinity and calcium hardness level will be out of their required and maintained zones. When these elements in the water goes way down too low on their acceptable level, the results can be devastating as the water can be too acidic which will become corrosive. On the other end, if they reach past the required top level, they can also become hazardous and unpleasant to the sight of the bather. Basically, imbalanced water chemistry is unacceptable as it can lead to serious irritations on the skin as well as leaving a burning sensation in the eyes. The ideal thing to do is to make sure that your water is guarded and constantly updated with its required chemicals.

Author Bio: I write for Pool Prodigy about salt water pool maintenance and how to maintain a pool.

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