“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).

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 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 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 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?...

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 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...

Best Way to Clean Hot Tub Filters Having your own hot tub is a great way to unwind and relax. The last thing you want to do while kicking back in your spa is to be thinking about how dirty the water is. Every time someone enters...

Hot Tub Chemicals for Dummies From A to Z As a hot tub owner, being familiar with the array of chemicals required for proper hot tub care and easy hot tub maintenance is essential. So we’ve compiled this spa chemicals for...

Foam in Hot Tub Water – Causes, Solutions, & Prevention If your hot tub water looks like you just poured in a big bottle of bubble bath, it’s not a good sign. As a hot tub owner, you probably know that adding soap and suds...

Do Hot Tubs Burn Calories?The Truth About Hot Bath Weight LossAccording to science, there’s excellent news for bathers who’ve been wondering: Can hot tubs help you lose weight?Does sitting in a hot tub burn calories?How many...

Natural Hot Tub Chemicals – A Chlorine Alternative For The Hot Tub Do you want to defeat skin irritation and the smelly chloramines associated with chlorine and bromine? If so, there’s more than one chlorine alternative for your...

Best Hot Tub Chemicals for Sensitive Skin If your skin gets irritated by harsh hot tub chemicals, you may be tempted to abandon your spa. Fortunately, if you use the best hot tub chemicals for sensitive skin, such a drastic...

Running a Hot Tub Without Chemicals for an Eco-Friendly Spa More and more, conscientious hot tub owners wanting to reduce their imprint on the planet are seeking options for running a hot tub without chemicals. Most alternatives...

Cloudy Hot Tub Water – Causes, Cure, and Prevention Owning a hot tub provides a source for relaxation and comfort. But like many good things in life, owning a hot tub requires regular maintenance to ensure problems don’t arise....

Proper hot tub maintenance is essential to the life of your spa and equipment, water clarity, and the health of everyone who enters it. So knowing how to maintain a hot tub and adhering to a strict spa maintenance schedule is crucial. This, and proper hot tub water maintenance, in particular, will dramatically reduce your risk of contracting hot tub rash and other bacterial and chemically caused health conditions.

Spa Maintenance: Do these four things to keep your hot tub in good working order Stressing about spa and hot tub care? Oh, the irony! Your spa is supposed to be relaxing – its care and maintenance shouldn’t stress you out. Here...

Cleaning your Hot tub In some ways, your spa is like a big bathtub, except you don’t drain it after every use, and you soak in the same water as a bunch of other people. Though maybe you soak in your bathtub with a bunch of...

The Truth About Hot Tub Rash – and How to Prevent It Having a spa is a luxury many of us are able to enjoy. There’s nothing nicer than slipping into the hot tub at the end of a long day! However, sometimes a soak in the spa can...