Top 5 Hot Tub Safety Tips You Should Know

Do you own a hot tub?

If so, you’re probably well aware of the fun, relaxing and amazing experience they can offer. But, as with anything, they also require a safe environment. Hot tub owners should take responsibility and create a hot tub installation that caters to enjoyment, safety, and functionality.

It’s also very important to set up some basic ground rules for all to follow when inside the hot tub, or just the backyard itself.

Let’s take a look at some of the best things you can do to create a safe hot tub installation!

Clean Water is Safe Water

The water you use in your hot tub should always be clean and safe. In order to avoid issues, you should regularly check the pH level of the water to make sure the acidity levels are always within a safe range.

Take some time to keep the hot tub water free of debris, dead leaves, bugs, or other things that might bother users while inside the spa. It’s also a good habit to check your filters and rinse them regularly. This way, you can change them promptly when needed.

If you notice that the water has an odd smell, or looks murky, milky, or foamy, it might not be a good idea to go in the water. Instead, schedule hot tub service right away to troubleshoot and solve the problem.

Backyard Safety Rules

As mentioned earlier, it’s important for guests to be aware of your backyard and hot tub safety rules. These rules can help you enforce safety standards around your hot tub, especially if there are children in the backyard or using the spa.

Here are a few rules you could imply for your backyard:

• No running
• No yelling
• No splashing
• No jumping/diving

It’s also highly recommended that children are always supervised by an adult, especially while in the water.

Functional Additions and Accessories

There are many accessories and add-ons that can help you make your hot tub and backyard safer. For example, slip-mats could help you prevent injuries from slips and falls. Pool nets can help you keep your water clean and free of debris, while storage units, tables, and other pool-side furniture can help you keep the area tidier, thus safer.

Swimming Lessons and Floatation Devices

If your kids (or any adult) struggle with water, make sure you have floatation devices handy if they feel the need to hold on to something. On the other hand, your hot tub could be a great first setting for their very first swimming lesson!

Hot tubs are generally smaller than regular pools and the water is often not as deep, which means that your kids (or adults who are just beginning to swim) will feel more confident getting started and becoming more comfortable with the water in general.

Maintaining a Safe Operational Temperature

With spending time in a hot tub, moderation is key. Relaxing inside the jet-driven water of a spa can do wonderful things for your mind and body, but you shouldn’t overdo it. Adults should aim to step out of the hot tub every 30-60 minutes or so and take a break, while children shouldn’t be inside the spa for more than 10-20 minutes at a time.

A safe operational temperature for a hot tub is usually about 100°F to 104°F, while children should relax in the water with a temperature of 90°F to 98°F. It’s important that you listen to what your body tells you. If you start to overheat or feel dizzy, it might be best to step out of the spa for a little bit. And always remember to hydrate!

Feel free to get in touch with our experts at Sundance® Spas of Anaheim for more information. We have a wide selection of high-quality hot tubs for sale in Anaheim.