Is it safe for grandchildren to use a hot tub?
If you have a hot tub at home or are visiting a resort spa, you may be wondering whether it’s safe or not to allow your grandchildren to get in. Unfortunately, there’s no easy answer. Neither the American Association of Pediatrics nor the Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued specific guidelines for a hot tub or spa use by children.
How old do you have to be to go in a hot tub?
In general, children under the age of 5 should not use a hot tub due to the risk of overheating, dehydration, and drowning. For older children, here are some additional guidelines to consider.
How often should I change the water in my spa?
Change the water every three, four, or six months. Add a flush product (also found at a spa store) to your spa water before you drain it, and run the jets for 20 minutes on high before you drain your water. Adding a flush product can help keep the equipment in your spa clean.
What to do when your hot tub is not in use?
Always keep your hot tub covered when not in use to keep debris out and to more efficiently maintain water temperature. Keep detergents and soaps out of your spa by showering with water only before getting into the hot tub.
Change the water every three, four, or six months. Add a flush product (also found at a spa store) to your spa water before you drain it, and run the jets for 20 minutes on high before you drain your water. Adding a flush product can help keep the equipment in your spa clean.
Do you have to Shock Your spa every time you use it?
There are only four valid reasons for shocking your spa or hot tub. It’s not necessary to shock the spa every time you use it and maybe not even weekly. Shock your spa for these four reasons:
How often should you check your hot tub water?
Overall, regular attention to your spa maintenance will keep your hot tub water sparkling and inviting for all bathers. Use test strips to check the chemical and mineral levels in your spa. You should be checking and adjusting the chemical levels in your spa 1-2 times a week.
What should I do before shocking my hot tub?
Check to be sure that your pH is not too high before shocking. The second most important thing is to remove your spa cover, spa blanket and spa users before shocking the hot tub. Especially during the first 20 minutes, your spa surface needs to be aerated to facilitate the exchange of electrons and gassing off of byproducts formed during oxidation.
