Best Hot Tub and Spa Protocols
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Published: July 28, 2010 09:33 AM
Whether you are the host or the guest, there are guidelines for acceptable hot tub or spa etiquette and since the nature of the spa is one that can promote the growth of bacteria and other undesirable situations, it is good to know what you’re in for ahead of the spa party.
Hot tub chemicals are an essential ingredient in maintaining a healthy spa environment, but there's more to keeping things pleasant than just keeping the water treated. Hot tub supplies should include not only the hot tub chemicals but items that will make your guests' visits more relaxing and enjoyable.
As a host to a hot tub or spa, unless you have told your guests otherwise, your hot tub supplies should include clean bath or pool towels that your guests have easy access to and a place to leave them when they are done. While this may make a little more work for you after the guests leave, it is a generous gesture that most guests will appreciate.
Hot tub chemicals, if used as directed, can be your most important aid in controlling the unwanted growth of bacteria, but they do little to keep other undesirable things out of your water. Skin cells slough off the body easier in hot water and along with them come natural body oils and any creams or lotions. Unless you want to be draining and scrubbing your hot tub after heavy usage, showering before using the spa is recommended. Provide your guests with a place where they can change into swimwear after showering. This is also a great place to store those fluffy towels for them.
No one will take offense if you offer them a room to shower, change and pick up a clean towel.
Another issue that can be problematic when entertaining in your hot tub or spa is whether or not to allow food or beverages in the water. As the host, you can control that by limiting what you offer your guests. All spa manufactures warn against drinking alcohol in hot tubs and food dropped into the water will certainly mean draining the tub, so you may want to define the rules by example rather than saying, "No food or drink in my spa!"
To suit or not to suit? That also is in your control as the host. If the host is in the buff, the guests can consider it acceptable attire. But even if the host has sworn never to soak in polyester, guests should be permitted to make that choice themselves.
So, when planning your first spa party, while you are ordering your hot tub chemicals make sure to include hot tub supplies that will make your guests feel as relaxed and as comfortable as if they were spending time at the most exclusive spa in town.
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