How can I get the most out of my new hot tub?

• <div><p>It’s easy to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/11-tips-keeping-your-hot-tub-clean-and-guests-happy.htm">keep your hot tub clean</a> and safe for all to enjoy by following a few simple tips:</p><ul><li><p>Make sure anyone who uses the hot tub rinses themselves and their swimsuits off, perhaps in an outdoor shower near the hot tub. </p></li><li><p>Don’t add anything to your hot tub’s water. Bath oils and bubble bath liquids might seem like a fun addition to your hot tub experience, but these substances will turn the water in your tub foamy and its surfaces hard to clean. </p></li><li><p>Restrict eating in the tub to light snacks that you can easily clean out if there’s any spillage. Crumbs from crackers and chips can be difficult to pick up. </p></li><li><p>Make it a no-pet zone. Pet fur and dander can pose a cleaning issue, but it’s also not a great idea for your pet’s health and safety. </p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Where should you drain a hot tub?

• <div><p>Where you drain a hot tub largely depends on local regulations, but you must not drain chemically treated water where it can damage the environment. Direct the water toward a sanitary sewer drain that will take it to a treatment facility. If your lawn has a dedicated drainage area that’s free from plants and foundations, you can likely drain it there. Avoid storm drains, as the hot tub water will enter waterways and could hurt aquatic life. Likewise, do not pour it out directly on any public land or where it can get into your neighbors’ property. </p></div>

Can I clean my hot tub filters in the dishwasher?

• <div><p>No, you cannot clean your hot tub filters in the dishwasher. While it may seem like a good idea, the dishwasher soap isn’t gentle enough for hot tub filters and can damage them. Gentle cleaning is better when cleaning the hot tub filters and keeping them intact.</p></div>

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Q: How can I get the most out of my new hot tub?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s easy to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/11-tips-keeping-your-hot-tub-clean-and-guests-happy.htm">keep your hot tub clean</a> and safe for all to enjoy by following a few simple tips:</p><ul><li><p>Make sure anyone who uses the hot tub rinses themselves and their swimsuits off, perhaps in an outdoor shower near the hot tub. </p></li><li><p>Don&rsquo;t add anything to your hot tub&rsquo;s water. Bath oils and bubble bath liquids might seem like a fun addition to your hot tub experience, but these substances will turn the water in your tub foamy and its surfaces hard to clean. </p></li><li><p>Restrict eating in the tub to light snacks that you can easily clean out if there&rsquo;s any spillage. Crumbs from crackers and chips can be difficult to pick up. </p></li><li><p>Make it a no-pet zone. Pet fur and dander can pose a cleaning issue, but it&rsquo;s also not a great idea for your pet&rsquo;s health and safety. </p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: Is it less expensive to leave a hot tub on all the time?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s less expensive to leave your hot tub on all the time, though you&rsquo;ll want to keep it at a reduced temperature. How much you use the hot tub is also a factor. You&rsquo;ll want to keep it at a constant temperature between 80 and 95 degrees Fahrenheit for weekly or daily use, then bump it up right before you get in. If you don&rsquo;t plan to use your hot tub that often, you can turn it off as long as there&rsquo;s no risk of freezing. </p></div>

Q: Is green hot tub water safe?

• <div><p>Algae-related green hot tub water is generally safe to use, as algae aren't usually harmful to your health. However, if the conditions in the hot tub are hospitable to algae growth, they may also be hospitable to the growth of other types of microorganisms, including <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i>, bacteria that can cause <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/preventing-hot-tub-health-hazards.htm">hot tub rash</a>, or <i>Legionella</i> bacteria, which can cause respiratory illness.</p></div>

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My tub drained all out and I panic found this company they were able to find the problem and fix it .
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Reviewed in May 2022
They delivered quality work. My pool was in bad shape and they had it cleaned up and looking good in no time. They charged a reasonable price too.
Adam Pools and Spas of Naperville
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Reviewed in February 2012
We recently (Dec. 2011) switched pool service providers. When we terminated Star Pools, we immediately contacted Dave with Koenig and he came over within2 hours. He talked with us , quoted a per month price, and has been providing service on a weekly basis. We are comfortable with Dave - we...
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Reviewed in June 2013
Everything started alright...lots of workers. When it came time for finishing touches....zero conversation after final payment was made. Despite phone calls and emails for the last 30 days, I have had no contact with vendor. Now i'm left with a refinished pool that is missing all 3 drain...
DANNA POOLS INC
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Reviewed in July 2012
It was time to have our inground pool liner changed. Mr Thomas appears to be the only one in Southern Illinois that works on inground pools. I tried to find three businesses to get quotes but could only find one to work on inground pools. We purchased our line from him, the price seemed...
Hosea Thomas Jr. Pools
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Reviewed in March 2012
I bought a spa from a friend of mine, and called Allied to see if they could move it for me. I did not need them to set it up, just move it. It took several calls to talk to someone about what I needed and if they could do it. It then took several more calls to set up a time. I had my husband...
Allied Van Lines- Quincy Storage & Transfer Co.
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Reviewed in November 2013
When the cover came in, I was told by the owner that the delivery would be extra. I was informed the charge would be $125 to deliver the cover to my home a distance of 5 miles. This is an unreasonable and excessive charge. I ended up borrowing a pickup truck and getting the cover myself. ...
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