Hot tubs are wonderful vessels for that complete relaxation that can be achieved with the help of good quality water. These can be great getaways after a long weary day from the office or at your job. Family bonding and special occasions for couples can also be spent in these intimate facilities that can give benefits to the physical health of the bather.

Always remember that maintaining clean water doesn’t only mean that you add chemical sanitizers all the time, instead you need to know when it’s time to let go of the water and replace it with fresh water. Ideally, the water in your hot tub should last in its clean and best condition for a long period of time or for approximately three to four months. When the water gets past that period of use, the water chemistry tends to get more difficult to balance as compared to new fresh water.

Bacteria, germs and microorganisms can infest the water which can cause illness to the bathers when taken orally. The temperature of the hot tub water can make these elements in the water feel at home and breed faster than when in other body of water. Sanitizers are important as the first line of defense and to get rid of these pests in the water. Chlorine, bromine, spa frog mineral system and pristine blue are some of the commonly used disinfecting agents on hot tub water. These are great products in controlling the harmful elements in the water from vastly multiplying and creating harm on the bathers.

Don’t forget to treat your hot tub water with a good quality shocking product to get rid of dead organic matters in the water. Shocking the water can also reanimate bromine and helps it perform its duties on its optimum level of efficiency. When the water shows signs of stains and other types of water problems, shocking the tub water can lessen the job for the maintenance of the hot tub water.

Keeping the pH, alkalinity, and calcium hardness in check at their right amount and level is perhaps the most vital part of maintaining the water chemistry at its best for hot tubs. Remember that although pH and alkalinity are separate elements in the water, the former is easily affected by changes in level from the latter. Although too high level in alkalinity causes fewer problems than that of having too low, it is still best and wise to keep it at its required level. The same goes for pH and calcium hardness when it comes to their unacceptable level in the water. Any hot tub owner should know that water chemistry should be the priority when taking care of the tub and its water.

Any irregularities in the level on your water chemistry will result to corrosion, scale formations, foamy buildups, skin irritation, and burning sensation in the eyes, green water, cloudy water, or damage to the tub itself.

Balancing of chemicals has been a constant battle among tub owners especially when the weather is unpredictable. However, these owners can rest assured that they have done their part in keeping the facility at its best shape.

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

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