Jeff Campbell 
Shocking a hot tub weekly is a necessity to keep the water correctly balanced. But sometimes it’s not clear when we’re supposed to shock it, so you may have wondered should I shock my hot tub after refilling? Here’s what I know, having owned 4 hot tubs: A hot tub should not be shocked after … Read more
People with sensitive skin often look for alternatives to chlorine or bromine for their hot tub. However, sometimes they just decide not to add anything. But is it bad to use a hot tub without chemicals? It is bad to use a hot tub without chemicals because it can easily become a breeding ground for … Read more
As hot tub owners, we are always looking for new things to enhance our spa experience. These include things that improve the feel or smell of the water. But would a bath bomb ruin a hot tub? Bath bombs will not ruin a hot tub. But they can clog the filter, especially if they contain … Read more
Chlorine dissolves fast, and remembering to add it as often as you should can be challenging. To make it easier, you may have asked should I use a floating chlorine dispenser in my hot tub? Floating chlorine dispensers should be used in hot tubs. They are convenient, inexpensive, and low maintenance. Additionally, the chlorine will … Read more
If you own a hot tub, you know about sanitizing the water. But sometimes, between sanitizer and shock, we can overdo it and add too much. So can too much chlorine in a hot tub hurt you? Too much chlorine can cause burning eyes, skin rashes and lead to difficulty breathing. And extremely high levels … Read more
Many of us hot tub owners have come home from a hard day’s work, lifted the hot tub lid, and thought, phew, why does my hot tub water smell like rotten eggs? The smell of rotten eggs in a hot tub is most likely hydrogen sulfide gas, which is usually caused by decaying organic matter … Read more
All of us have had that funny feeling at the pool when we see a bunch of little kids in the water. But we don’t expect that at home in our hot tubs. So why does my hot tub smell like pee? A pee smell in hot tub water is due to a mix of … Read more
A foul-smelling hot tub is a common issue for most hot tub owners. But the odors can, unfortunately, come in many different forms. One common question people ask is, why does my hot tub smell like ammonia? As a general rule, when a hot tub smells of ammonia, it is due to perspiration, oil, and/or … Read more
Truth be told, hot tub sanitizers alone aren’t enough to keep the water in a sanitary condition. That’s because they break down and need to be reactivated with hot tub shock. But how often should you shock a hot tub? The process of shocking a hot tub should be done on a weekly basis. However, … Read more
The cost of running a hot tub is top of the list for most new owners. And on one hand, it might seem cheaper to shut it down after you use it. So, can you turn off a hot tub when it is not in use? Do not turn a hot tub off after every … Read more