How to Shock a Hot Tub
“Shocking” your hot tub is a term that describes adding a large quantity of an oxidizing agent to a hot tub or spa. Oxidizing agents include chlorine, bromine, and non-chlorine shock (also known as potassium peroxymonosulfate, potassium monopersulfate, and MPS).
Why does my hot tub smell like chemicals?
Chlorine breaks things down and becomes depleted doing so. When chlorine is depleted, it doesn’t just vanish, rather, it is converted to something called a chloramine (sometimes referred to as ‘combined chlorine’). All a chloramine does is give off that odour that people refer to as the chlorine odour.
When & How to Do a Spa Purge
When & How to Do a Spa PurgeRegular cleaning and maintenance, including spa purge, are a necessary part of hot tub ownership. Proper upkeep will ensure you can enjoy a safe and ready-to-use spa and prevent issues down the...
How to Super-chlorinate Your Pool or Spa to Decontaminate It
How to Super-chlorinate Your Pool or Spa to Decontaminate It If your pool or spa is harboring a contaminant, mould, algae, fungus, or bacteria of some type, you’ll need to decontaminate it. To decontaminate, you need to...
Hot Tub Biofilm – How to Eliminate It & Prevent It
Hot Tub Biofilm – How to Eliminate It & Prevent It Are you suddenly using more chemicals in your hot tub? If your chemical levels are off more often than they are balanced, it could indicate a buildup of hot tub biofilm in...
Amazing Hot Tub Benefits for Physical, Mental, and Social Wellness
Amazing Hot Tub Benefits for Physical, Mental, and Social Wellness Hydrotherapeutic baths have long been used to relieve pain and promote health. But did you know that soaking in a hot tub benefits your body in the same way?...
White Water Mold in Hot Tub
The Nitty-Gritty on White Water Mold in Your Hot Tub Kicking back in your hot tub should be a relaxing experience for both your body and mind. But if you notice white flakes in the hot tub water floating around you, it can...
Hot Tub Care Advice From an Expert
Hot Tub Care Advice From an Expert My name is Tim, I work for The Spa Marvel Company, I am in charge of helping people with water quality issues/problems. In this industry we see the same water quality questions over and over...