SPA HYGIENE IS EVEN MORE CRITICAL THAN SWIMMING POOLS

For the following reasons, the hygiene of spas is critical::

Spas have much less water than pools. Consider this, whether in a swimming pool or a spa, a bathers body gives off contaminants. The less water there is to dilute them, the more concentrated and dangerous they are. A bather in a spa adds 1.7 litres of sweat to 1000 litres of spa water in an hour. A swimmer adds only 500ml to a 50,000 litres swimming pool!

Spa Water is Hot. In addition to adding to a bather’s perspiration, hot water is a hospitable environment for bacteria. It also evaporates more rapidly, thereby increasing the level of total dissolved solids and other impurities.

Spa Water gives off steam. Sometimes the most dangerous element of a poorly maintained spa is not in the water itself, but rather in the steam that rises above it. Airborne contaminants can be inhaled and as we have said the studies show that this can lead to diseases of the lungs when chlorine is used.

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SPA POOL WATER TREATMENT

Proper sanitising, filtration and pipe degreasing will kill harmful micro organisms, remove body fats and oils and ensure the water is clean, safe and sparkling.Spa water should be tested prior to use and at least 3 times per week in a commercial establishment and a minimum of weekly for home owners, using a reliable water testing unit or if unavailable test strips. At a minimum each test should include pH, alkalinity and sanitiser levels.