hot tub safety

Exclusive summary about Hot Tub Safety by Terri Greene

With the increasing number of hot tubs and home spas being installed in homes and backyards everywhere, it would be wise for us to take some time to discuss hot tub safety. Hot tubs and home spas can be a fertile breeding ground for bacteria and disease-causing organisms. This is generally due to the warm, moist environment of the hot tub. With the proper hot tub care and maintenance, the potential of becoming ill from your hot tub are greatly reduced.

Disinfection is the key to preventing the growth of bacteria in your hot tub. Most hot tub and spa dealers sell testing kits that should be used regularly. If you have any questions or concerns about your hot tub safety status, contact your local hot tub dealer or manufacturer.

Hot Tub Safety Tips - Just in Time for Warmer Weather

Exclusive summary about Hot Tub Safety by Alice Cunningham

Now, take heed of essential safety tips to keep loved ones splish-splashing with joy.

• Consult before you soak. If you suffer from heart disease, diabetes, high/low blood pressure, or other medical conditions, make sure you have your doctor's okay before you go in the hot tub.

• Water attracts children like bees to honey! Keep your hot tub covered and locked between periods of use. Never allow children to use the hot tub unsupervised.

• Alcohol, drugs and hot water don't mix. Never use a hot tub while under the influence of alcohol, anti-coagulants, antihistamines, vasoconstrictors, vasodilators, stimulants, hypnotics, narcotics, or tranquilizers. Leave the hot tub immediately if you feel uncomfortable, drowsy or dizzy.

• How hot is too hot? The recommended maximum temperature of the water is 104°F. Persons new to a spa will probably prefer 100°-102°F as a beginning temperature.

• Pregnant? Pregnant women should consult their physicians before use. It is important to note that the critical point in fetal development occurs in the first three months of pregnancy. Women of childbearing years are advised to observe caution in their use of a spa, in that they might be in the very earliest stages of pregnancy and not yet know it. Limit soaking use to ten minutes at a time.