If you are a spa owner then you probably know all the things you should do in and around the tub, like issues of safety, care and maintenance. However, this guide will help you by letting you know things not do in a hot tub.
1. DON’T LET SAND OR DIRT GET INTO THE HOT TUB
It could mess up the filter, among other things. Do, however, take steps to prevent the intrusion of sand and dirt into the spa.
2. DON’T ENTER IF YOU HAVE AN OPEN SORE
Persons with open sores or any type of infection should not use the spa. The hot water is an ideal environment for spreading infection, especially if sanitizer levels are not properly maintained.
3. DON’T USE ALCOHOL OR DRUGS
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but drinking and hot tubbing are not a good mix. Despite all of those movies scenes we’ve seen with characters cavorting in hot tubs with a bottle or glass of their favorite beverage in hand, physicians don’t recommend it. Sports stars and politicians have been known to imbibe while entertaining in a spa, but that doesn’t mean we should follow their example. Same with medications — check with your doctor before soaking in extremely hot water while taking a prescription.
5. DON’T LET CHILDREN USE THE HOT TUB ALONE
Children must not be permitted to use the spa without adult supervision for obvious reasons.
6. DON’T OPEN THE ELECTRICAL BOX
There are no user serviceable parts inside.
7. DON’T JUMP OR DIVE INTO A HOT TUB
Regardless of its size, never jump or dive into a spa or hot tub. Climb in carefully; do not allow any horseplay.
8. DON’T USE A SPA OR HOT TUB THAT DOESN’T HAVE A COMPLIANT DRAIN COVER
You may have or have not read much about anti-entrapment drain covers, which every public swimming pool, spa and hot tub in the United States is supposed to have been equipped with by December 20, 2008, and every residential pool, spa or hot tub should have installed.
9. DON’T USE THE HOT TUB DURING A STORM
Never use your spa during extreme weather conditions (i.e. electrical storms, tornados, hurricanes etc.)
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