{"id":930,"date":"2022-01-14T16:07:58","date_gmt":"2022-01-14T16:07:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/poolspaforum.com\/home\/?p=930"},"modified":"2022-01-14T16:07:59","modified_gmt":"2022-01-14T16:07:59","slug":"how-to-swim-spa-chemicals-for-beginners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/poolspaforum.com\/home\/2022\/01\/14\/how-to-swim-spa-chemicals-for-beginners\/","title":{"rendered":"How to: Swim spa chemicals for beginners\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Swim spas resemble very large hot tubs but can be enjoyed like a pool. But how do you take care of a swim spa? Is it like a hot tub \u2014 or a pool? While swim spas are unique, the way to maintain the chemicals is not all that different than a hot tub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maintaining the water quality is essential to safely enjoying your swim spa<\/a>. With proper care, you can expect your swim spa to last up to 20 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This simple guide will help you understand swim spa chemicals, from start-up throughout the ownership process. And we promise \u2014 a chemistry degree is not required. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You can reduce the amount of chemicals that you need for your swim spa by rinsing off before you get in the water.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Tips for clear swim spa water <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You want to spend your time enjoying your swim spa \u2014 not taking care of it. There are steps you can take, though, to avoid common water problems like cloudy water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most important swim spa water tip is to remember that what you bring into the spa will affect the chemical balance. What does that mean? When you use body care products, like lotion or sunscreen, they can cause the water to become cloudy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Important guidelines to follow:<\/p>\n\n\n\n