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Debunking some common myths about hot tubs

Written by Posted On Friday, 03 July 2015 05:58

As with all aspects of life, there are many myths related to spas and hot tubs as well. Many people believe that a hot tub is an extremely expensive affair and maintenance costs can also prove to be very high. However, these are quite far from the truth. There are many other such myths about hot tubs, which, unfortunately, cause many people to shy away from them.

In this article, we will attempt to debunk some of the most common myths surrounding hot tubs and their usage.

Some common hot tub myths debunked

Here are some of the most commonly heard myths about hottubs. You will definitely save yourself both some time and some money by learning about these truths:

-          Bleach can be used as a cleaner and sanitizer for a hot tub

One of the most common myths, many people try using household bleach to clean and sanitize their tubs, only to deteriorate the filter cartridges, damage the finish and also damage the cover of the hot tub.

Excessive use of chemicals such as chlorine, bromine and ozone can also have a similar effect as bleach on a hot tub.

Proper sanitizing systems which are designed to clean a hot tub should be used rather than household items.

-          Antifreeze should be added to a hot tub

This is an extremely bad idea and should be avoided at all costs. Antifreeze may be difficult to flush out of a hot tub and residual antifreeze to be absorbed by the skin is also toxic.

There are many other ways to save the water in a hot tub from freezing, but antifreeze should never be added to it.

-          Chemicals need not be used if an ozonator is in place

While ozonators do help in cleaning a hot tub and decrease the amount of chemicals required for sanitization, ozone has a half-life of only 15 minutes, meaning that some amount of chemicals will still be required to sanitize the water of a hot tub.

-          Adding chlorine to a hot tub causes eyes to burn

While chlorine may be irritating to the skin, burning sensations in the eyes are typically caused due to the water having an improper pH level. Both alkaline, also known as caustic, as well as acidic water may be irritating to the eyes.

-          Hot tub filters can be cleaned in a dishwasher

Filters of a hot tub should never be cleaned in a dishwasher. Automatic dishwashers give off a lot of heat, which can potentially damage the cartridges present in filters.

Filters should be cleaned by soaking in a cleaning solution for about a couple of hours and then rinsing thoroughly. While this process removes all accumulated oil, grit and dirt from a filter, it will also prolong the life of the cartridge.

Now that some of the common myths regarding hot tubs have been busted, you can safely go ahead and make a selection from a range of Mississauga hot tubs, knowing that you will be making a good investment for your home.

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