How to maintain the chemical balance of hot tubs is one of most frequently asked questions posed by owners. Keeping your hot tub bacteria free is crucial for your health and increasing the life span of the equipment. In this article I will discuss what you need to look out for when choosing products required for adequate water maintenance. At the end of the article I’ll discuss a couple of natural alternatives to keep your hot tub clean and healthy. So yes it is possible to get a chemical free hot tub and I’ll show you how. So, based on this research you should be capable of making an informed decision.

Let’s first have a look at the chemicals for a hot tub.

The most widely used chemicals are chlorine and bromine. We all know chlorine from public swimming pools (you would recognize the smell immediately) and it’s without any doubt the easiest, cheapest and probably the most effective solution to achieve germ-free and clean water.  You can buy chlorine in tablets or use chlorine granules that are specifically manufactured to be used in hot tubs. One of the disadvantages of chlorine is that it gas-off at higher temperatures. Therefore some people prefer to use Bromine which is provided in a cartridge system.

Mineral sanitizers are often used with hot tubs because they have lower levels of bromine and chlorine. To be clear, these sanitizers do not replace the chemicals. But at least you will have the ability to lower their levels.

In order to find out the right chemical dosage you should first check the pH and chlorine level using a water test kit. These kits can typically be found at any hardware store. Remember that you chemicals are, well, chemicals and you should use these carefully. There are quite often news stories about public spa’s that are closed down because people get ill of the chlorine damps and need to be hospitalized. Be careful with these hot tub chemicals and do not forget to test with a water test kit.

Hot tub shock treatment is the application of a large dose of chlorine or a non-chlorine product to help cleaning organic matter such as cosmetics, dead skin and other organic waste contaminants that are responsible for bad odor and turbid water. It is important to apply hot tub shock treatment at regular intervals. Once a week is recommended.

Well, it’s a bit of a contradiction but that’s how people often call them. Actually what people are asking is if there are any natural ways to keep one’s hot tub bacteria free. There are a number of organic solutions on the market such as an ozonator, ionizer and so on. The problem however is that these disinfection alternatives are very expensive and are not sufficient enough to get clear, germ-free water. They are mostly combined with chemicals. Make sure to verify with a couple of hot tub dealers in order to prevent being ripped off.

People with a sensitive skin could react negatively to chemicals. When you are in this situation you should go for the mineral solutions combined with an organic solution such as an ozonator. There are number of suppliers on the market that provide adequate products. If you are in doubt do not hesitate to contact you dermatologist.

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