The ultimate guide to maintaining your hot tub. From regular maintenance tips to extending the life of your hot tub and cover.
My wife and I have owned 3 different hot tubs, but with our first, I still recall being confused and wondering what’s the difference between bromine and chlorine. Bromine & chlorine are both sanitizers used to rid of bacteria or viruses in pools or hot tubs. But chlorine is less stable in hot water and … Read more
If you live in a cold climate, having a hot tub to use is a great way to relax when it’s chilly outside. It’s great for holiday gatherings too. But for when it’s really cold, I’ve wondered can you put antifreeze in a hot tub? Yes, you can put antifreeze in a hot tub if … Read more
The hot tub I had at our last house was used and not in the best of shape. As the cover got worse and worse, we eventually wondered how do you fix a waterlogged hot tub cover? Here’s what we learned in going through the steps: To fix a waterlogged hot tub cover, take the … Read more
I love to use my hot tub after a long hard day. But sometimes it’s tricky getting the chemicals balanced and I’ve wondered can you use a hot tub if the pH is high? You should NOT use your hot tub if the pH is too high (above 7.8). That can lead to itchy skin … Read more
Hot tub water chemicals can be confusing and I’ve often wondered what’s the difference between pH and alkalinity in a pool or hot tub? pH is a measure of acidity in water, whereas alkalinity measures the ability of the water to neutralize acid. So while they interact with each other, they are also very different. … Read more
There was a time when my hot tub water got really murky, smelly, and obviously needed to be changed. But when there aren’t obvious signs, how often should you change your hot tub water? Change the water in your hot tub every 3-5 months depending upon the frequency of use. But also ensure proper water … Read more
I work pretty hard to maintain the water balance in my hot tub. But since chlorine and bromine can be a little expensive, I’ve wondered can you use liquid bleach in a hot tub? You never want to use bleach in place or regular chlorine or bromine sanitizing, but you can use bleach to occasionally … Read more