One of our recent blog posts inspired an interesting comment. The responder clearly loved hot tubs. He had one years ago, but lamented: “It was wonderful to sit in it at night as watch the moon and stars. But maintaining it was just too much work.”
Long Island Hot Tub was delighted to let that commenter know how much things have changed in recent years. Indeed, new modern hot tub electronics, equipment, filtration, etc. — as well as such treatments as the long-lasting Spa Frog chemical cartridge system — make time-consuming maintenance of a hot tub a thing of the past.
“The Spa Frog Mineral Sanitizer, which we include in our start-up kits, and which is available at our showroom, has a special blend of minerals,” says Long Island Hot Tub’s Bill Renter. “Together, these chemicals keep water soft, clear and safe. It lasts for about three months, is simple to load in, doesn’t require electricity to function, and will even let you know when it’s time for it to be replaced.”
Renter adds, however, that it’s a good practice to check spa water quality twice a week even when using the Spa Frog.
“You’re looking for clean, odorless, sparkling water. Easy to use test strips allow you to check them against a chart
Easy Peasy Spa Chemicals: To see just how simple it is to use Spa Frog and spa shock to keep your hot tub clean, enjoy this short video:
Clean, Safe Hot Tub Water:
Your hot tub water should be clear and odorless (seen here). If your water is cloudy or green, it is just a matter of correcting the sanitizer level. Check the manufacturer’s recommendations on the bottle, and add enough of it to get the level back up to where it should be. More: http://www.longislandhottub.com/longisland_hot_tub_spa_blog/?p=456
Spa Temperature Affects Water Balance:
Because spa temperatures are usually between 102 and 104 (F), bacteria can grow, which is why it’s key to keep your spa properly balanced. Another reason for choosing Spa Frog is it uses minerals to clean the hot tub. This reduces the amount of bromine or chlorine needed and requires less change to the pH and you can enjoy pristine bubbling warm water.
Spa Chemical Tip:
Long Island Hot Tub suggests adjusting the “pH” before you do the bromine or chlorine levels. This will make them more effective in your spa. We also recommend not using low-priced chemicals purchased at a department or hardware store. Only use chemicals from a company specializing in swimming pools and hot tubs.
Relaxation Perfected:
The main reason to buy a spa is to enjoy the outdoors, and for many, to help alleviate stress and anxiety. Maintaining the quality of the spa water is the last thing you need to worry about. The truth is, it’s easy to stay relaxed with a hot tub. All you need is a little knowledge about a few chemicals — and how and when to use them.
Full Disclosure: Okay… in addition to maintaining clean, clear water, there is some seasonal maintenance required for hot tubs. But even that is made simple today. To clean your Bullfrog Spa filter, for example, it’s a matter of a quick snap out to remove it. Then rinse it down with a hose. As we said: Easy peasy! Check out all our information videos at www.longislandhottub, or this site (www.besthottubs.com), or on YouTube.
