The ultimate guide to maintaining your hot tub. From regular maintenance tips to extending the life of your hot tub and cover.
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
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
All of us have done it. We go to get in our hot tub, check the water with a test strip, realize the chlorine or bromine levels are too low, and get in anyway. So, what happens if the chlorine is too low in a hot tub? When chlorine or bromine levels are too low … Read more
Most people know they need to sanitize their hot tub but aren’t sure of how often to do that. Usually, that leaves them wondering should I put chlorine in my hot tub every day? Chlorine sanitizer should not be put in your hot tub every day. Instead, it should be added 2-3 times per week … Read more
Deciding to replace or repair an old hot tub can be challenging. While it’s definitely going to be cheaper to fix it, it can take a lot of time and effort. So is it worth fixing a hot tub? A hot tub is still worth fixing unless the shell or frame is cracked. Replacing a … Read more