Need help balancing the water in your hot tub? From hot tub sanitizer, shock, or balancing pH and alkalinity, I cover it all!
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
pH is one, if not the most important chemical balance to maintain if you own a hot tub. But with hot tub chemicals being a little pricey, many have wondered can I use baking soda to raise the pH in my hot tub? You can use baking soda to raise the pH of a hot … Read more
Maintaining the correct level of alkalinity in your hot tub’s water is critical. While you can buy expensive chemicals, you might be surprised to learn you can also use baking soda. But how much baking soda do I add to raise alkalinity in a hot tub? To raise alkalinity, use 1 tablespoon of baking soda … 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