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Spa Chemicals

Hot Tub and Spa Water Chemistry 101

Because hot tubs and spas are not drained after each use, having an awareness of the basic ABCs of water chemistry is a must for ensuring both a pleasant and sanitary hot tubbing experience for everyone to enjoy.

Balancing the chemical properties of spa water so that it is neither too alkaline nor too acidic is one aspect of spa management. The other component to keeping the water healthy and free of harmful microorganisms is maintaining a suitable sanitizing system.

A – Always maintain your sanitizer

Because bacteria from our bodies, as well as airborne mold spores, algae, even viruses can be introduced into the spa water, an effective sanitizer system is required to control these organisms from multiplying. Fortunately, there are several EPA-registered spa purifier systems that meet stringent standards for effectiveness in hot tubs, including bromine, Nature2 and Cleanwater Blue®.
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Posted: August 14th, 2008 under Spa Chemicals.
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A Safer Chlorine Alternative for Spas and Hot Tubs

 
Keeping your Spa Sanitary is Important
 
Owning a hot tub spa is indeed one of life’s great pleasures. And as every spa enthusiast knows, keeping the water clean and sanitary is of utmost importance. To keep your spa water clear and free of bacteria and other harmful microbes you probably use chlorine or bromine sanitizers. (Bromine shares most of chlorine’s attributes). But are you aware of the dangers posed by these harsh chemicals? The very properties which make chlorine and bromine effective sanitizers, can also pose health risks to humans.
 
Health Risks of Chlorine and Bromine
 
Several studies have reported that chlorinated water is a skin irritant and can be associated with skin rashes or eczema. We all know it can cause red eyes. Chlorinated water can destroy polyunsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E in the body while generating toxins capable of free radical damage due to oxidation. This might explain why diet supplements with essential fatty acids and antioxidants like vitamin E helps so many cases of eczema and dry skin.

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Posted: December 11th, 2007 under Spa Chemicals.
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