Christina Mantoura-Gough, Author at The Hot Tub and Swim Spa Company

Finding the Right Enclosure for Your Swim Spa

Posted on 14 November 2014 - 00:00 by Christina Mantoura-Gough

It isn’t mandatory to have an enclosure for your swim spa, but it does add to the beauty and ambience of your entertainment area.

Some people like to design their own swim spa enclosure and others like to choose from the many pre-made selections that are available.

If you’re having a new swim spa installed, it’s always a good idea to keep in mind what type of enclosure you may be interested in for the future. This way, you can allow enough space for it during your planning stages. Even if you didn’t do any pre-planning, there are some beautiful enclosures that are adaptable for most areas and shapes of spas.

These enclosures can also be customized to fit your needs. There are options for retractable types or lean-tos. There are even choices when it comes to the openings, such as center open or low-level openings.

Aside from the beauty that these types of enclosures provide, there are many other benefits they offer.

By using an enclosure, you will be able to use your swim spa more often, regardless of the weather. As temperatures become cooler, your spa will retain its heat much more effectively. Plus, it helps to protect the garden area and landscape that surrounds the swim spa.

As with any type of water entertainment, safety is the priority. You want to be sure that you are purchasing a swim spa enclosure that focuses on this by using materials such as aluminum and acrylic in the structural components.

Durability is also important. While choosing the perfect enclosure for you, you want to be sure that it is going to retain its fine looks and integrity for many years to come. The materials being used should be able to resist mold and mildew to last in the long-term.

While there are many things to consider when choosing your enclosure, you also want to be sure that you are relying on professionals for advice. Each swim spa owner has specific needs and wants when it comes to the ideal enclosure, and a high-quality swim spa provider is able to help you find the best enclosure for you!

The Benefits of Eco-Friendly Hot Tub Options

Posted on 11 November 2014 - 00:00 by Christina Mantoura-Gough

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Often, when a term becomes a trend, the real meaning gets lost. A good example of this is the term “eco-friendly”. It is often used loosely and is applied to all types of products. If you are someone who places importance on real eco-friendly products, its true meaning should definitely not be lost when it comes to a hot tub being deemed eco-friendly.

The true meaning of eco-friendly is that the product brings little or no harm to the environment. This is becoming a concern for many consumers who want to do their part in preserving the earth, and the easiest way for them to do that is through the products they buy. Many people don’t even mind spending a little more on an item if they are sure that it is environmentally safe.

Those that are not familiar with hot tubs often don’t understand how a regular, non-eco-friendly hot tub could do any harm to its surrounding area. The answer is simple: these models are of lower quality than new hot tubs, and as they age and begin to work improperly, they do not keep the water optimized as well. Due to this, the water must be emptied more often, and more energy is required to heat and maintain water temperature. There is also the matter of whether the chemicals being used are eco-friendly or not.

A good quality hot tub will require less water changes and less electricity. So, in this you could find another meaning for eco-friendly: economically friendly. Not only will these factors benefit the environment, but they will also save you money.

When shopping for a hot tub, many people look for the best deals. While deals are a great bonus, the focus should not just be on price. There are many other factors to consider, such as durability, workmanship, available features, and benefits.

Finding a good price with all of these things considered, as well as whether it’s eco-friendly, will make up the best deal on a hot tub with regard to quality as well as cost. Plus, you can feel great knowing you picked a hot tub that will be kind to the environment!

Boosting your B&B Business with a Hot Tub

Posted on 6 November 2014 - 00:00 by Christina Mantoura-Gough

No matter what line of business you’re in, you’re not likely to turn your back on something that will give you a boost towards success. For example, a bed and breakfast can capitalize on all of the benefits and features that a hot tub can offer in this type of setting.

For owners of a B&B who have a website, it’s a great place to post the availability of this great addition to the features you already have in place for your guests. You can create a wonderful, relaxed setting around your unit and take a few quality pictures to place on your website. You can do the same for your hard copy marketing materials.

Most people that use a B&B are looking for a combination of experiences while there. They want to enjoy good cuisine, wonderfully decorated rooms, and a totally relaxing atmosphere. This is where the hot tub comes in.

There are several options that you have when deciding how to incorporate a hot tub into your B&B setting. A lot will depend on the amount of space you have, and it is surprising just how even a small space can be the perfect setting. You may want to have one installed near your more elite bedrooms and make this a luxury offering. Or, you could decide to have it put either indoors or outdoors so it is available to all of the guests.

Aside from choosing where you want to put the new hot tub, you will also have lots of options for your desired size, style, and included features.

Running a B&B is demanding and time consuming. The one thing you don’t want to do is make more work for yourself. Good quality hot tubs require very little care and maintenance. If you choose a self-cleaning unit, like a Hydropool hot tub, then you have much less cleaning than you would with a regular hot tub, so this is definitely something to consider.

Be sure to take some time to see what size and particular water features will best suit the needs of your clients when choosing your make and model. When business slows down a bit, don’t forget to put the hot tub to good use yourself, relaxing in it and enjoying all that it has to offer.

Discover the Pleasure of Hot Tub Accessories

Posted on 4 November 2014 - 00:00 by Christina Mantoura-Gough

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Surely, the fact that you can sink into the wonderfully warm water of your hot tub anytime is one of the amazing pleasures of owning your own unit. While you may find it hard to believe, there are some additional items that can enhance this relaxing experience even more.

One of the best enhancements which has been gaining popularity recently is hot tub aromatherapy. Once you try it, it’ll be hard not to make it part of your regular routine. Nowadays, there are tons of different blends of aromatherapy oils that you can try. Some offer uplifting, rejuvenating scents, while others are more therapeutic and relaxing. Just make sure you use oils made specifically for use in your hot tub to avoid damaging it.

Chances are you want to share the pleasure of your hot tub with friends and family. The fantastic features and benefits, as well as being in good company, will provide a pleasurable experience on its own. If you want to impress them further, though, all it takes is some light accessories to turn your hot tub into a spectacular water light show. This creates a beautiful night time ambience for all to enjoy.

It’s often the little things that can really set a hot tub above the rest. Safety is always a main concern with any type of water unit. In this case, you may want to add a Safe T Rail to your unit to give you extra security while getting in and out. It’s ideal for any aged user. There are various models to choose from, and it’s important that you purchase one that fits with the design of your unit.

While hot tubs are surprisingly easy to maintain, anything that lessens the effort needed to keep a hot tub in pristine condition is worth having. For this, you may want to invest in a vacuum, skimming net, and brush. There are combination units as well, like the Mano Vac, which are very convenient as well as a money saver.

Your hot tub is sure to become one of your favorite spots, and you can enhance the atmosphere surrounding it by installing a hot tub bar and stools. This way, you can make the most of your leisure time and entertain in style.

These are just a few ideas for incorporating hot tub accessories to add to your pleasure. It is well worth taking the time to explore all of the additional accessories that are designed to enhance your hot tub experience.

What Age Is Right to Start Using a Swim Spa?

Posted on 30 October 2014 - 00:00 by Christina Mantoura-Gough

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While the swim spa offers many different features for swimming exercises, it is best known for its ability to allow a user to swim laps in a confined space. When it comes to the proper age to use this type of unit, there is no hard and fast rule because of its many options. It can be used by young children as a source of water entertainment. It is ideal for any athlete, no matter what their chosen sport, to help them get fit. It is wonderful for those who suffer from aches and pains and want to keep their joints and muscles limber. It is also perfect for those that get great enjoyment from simply relaxing in a soothing body of water.

Ideally, every parent wants their youngsters to learn how to swim. The swim spa is the perfect controlled setting for this. As the young ones master their swimming techniques, they can slowly begin to build up their endurance level by swimming against the pre-set currents.

No child is too young to be introduced to water, as long as they are supervised at all times. The swim spa is perfect for parents with young children because it is not too large a body of water, which can be intimidating. Under the care and guidance of their parents, they can learn to play in the water safely. Often, young children become frightened of water venues if the water is too cold or uncomfortable, which is solved by the swim spas controlled water temperature.

Starting a young one off in their water experiences by using a swim spa provides a golden opportunity, allowing them to grow up to be healthy, active adults.

Going to the other end of the age spectrum, there certainly is no reason why the elderly members of the family cannot enjoy what the swim spa has to offer. The temperature of the water, the secure sitting section of a quality unit, and the control of the movement of the water is sure to benefit them in both exercise and relaxation.

No matter what age you are, the swim spa is the perfect source of fun, exercise, and relaxation for the whole family!

Are Hot Tubs Good For Helping Sports Injuries?

Posted on 28 October 2014 - 00:00 by Christina Mantoura-Gough

For people that are into sports, there is no doubt that they will, at some point, experience an injury or discomfort resulting from physical activity. Hot tubs can be extremely beneficial, both as a preventative measure as well as to help treat sports-related injuries.

The most common types of injuries that can be expected are muscle pulls and strains, twists, and even soft tissue damage. These can vary in intensity and some are more serious than others. Mostly what they have in common is that they all cause some degree of soreness and stiffness.

As a Preventative Measure

Normally, those that are into exercising always go through a warm up prior to getting into their full exercise routine. This helps to limber up their muscles so they are not strained during the heavier exercise. Unfortunately, amateur athletes (and even sometimes more experienced ones) neglect to do this. Many times, they’ll just delve into their particular sport when their muscles are tight and haven’t had the time to limber up. Using a hot tub prior to a playing sports or exercising has a great effect on relaxing the muscles. This gives the person a head start, and in turn places less stress on their muscles and joints as they enter into their sports activities.

As a Treatment

The concept of a hot tub experience is that the hot water helps to increase circulation. While it’s true that you could also take a hot bath, there are a few downsides to this. First, the water temperature in a bath tub diminishes quickly, while the hot tub temperature is constantly maintained. Also, you don’t have the fantastic jet circulation that a hot tub provides, allowing you to receive a bit of a muscle massage.

Sometimes sports injuries cause swelling of the affected area. Generally, most health care professionals will not recommend using the hot tub when this occurs. As with any type of medical problem it is important that you follow all of your doctor’s instructions, and also ask them if it is okay for you to utilize your hot tub to help with the healing process of your sports injury.

Prevention is always the best medicine, and the hot tub is ideal for those sports-loving individuals both as a prelude to their sports activity as well as a follow-up.

Is a Swim Spa Right For Your Business?

Posted on 21 October 2014 - 00:00 by Christina Mantoura-Gough

There are many different types of businesses, like those that are in the beauty and health industries, that could very easily boost their business offerings by offering the use of a swim spa to their clients.

For beauty spas that focus on enhancing their clients overall appearance, a swim spa could be a wonderful addition. Clients tend to use these types of establishments so they can relax and enjoy the variety of beauty-related services being offered. Allowing a client to relax in a swim spa or have a water workout prior to a beauty treatment adds to the value of the service and allows the client to totally relax.

There are other types of units that could be utilized in the same way, such as a hot tub or sauna, but there is something about the openness and freedom that a swim spa offers. Plus, it can be used by several clients at one time, so patrons can get the chance to socialize a little if they choose to. The water features of the swim spa are stimulating yet relaxing. The client can have the option of enjoying a swim workout or simply sitting and relaxing in preparation for their beauty treatment.

Many of those that are in the hospitality business think about having a small indoor or outdoor pool for the pleasure of their clients. Having a swim spa steps it up a notch when it comes to quick and easy exercise, water play for the little ones, or just time for some wonderful water relaxation. Some establishments also have an exercise room for their patrons, and incorporating a swim spa as part of this offering is certain to impress the clients and entice them to return.

For those offering sports rehabilitation services, the swim spa is a fantastic addition because of the benefits and features it offers for athletes that have suffered a sports injury. It provides the opportunity for them to ease back into building their muscles and tissues gently and safely while under the care of their professional.

Even establishments that offer swimming pool services would most likely find increased business if they added a swim spa to their offerings, because it has added benefits a pool doesn’t provide.

These are only a few of the business venues that could enhance their business by offering the use of a swim spa. Anyone that is offering services to the public would do well to research what this type of unit has to offer, and see if it would fit in nicely with their business.

How Difficult Is It To Clean Your Swim Spa?

Posted on 21 October 2014 - 00:00 by Christina Mantoura-Gough

Owning a swim spa is exciting, and contrary to popular belief, keeping them clean and maintained is quite easy! This is often one of the main concerns that people hold when considering installing a swim spa in their home. Let’s take a look at what’s involved.

The first step is to purchase a quality product, which will make for easy cleaning. When you purchase your swim spa through a quality dealer and have it installed by them, you are starting out on the right foot. You should also have the option to purchase a package that includes routine maintenance and servicing, including the chance to buy an annual service contract to ensure top performance year after year.

Aside from this, there are some steps you should take on a daily and weekly basis to keep the swim spa fully optimized, ensuring that you can continue to enjoy all of the benefits and features it provides any time you like.

You will want to have a few specific chemicals on hand to assist you with cleaning your spa. Ensure that you purchase these from a quality supplier. These will keep your water sanitary and safe to use by keeping it chemically balanced.

One of the new features for helping to keep your swim spa water disinfected is an ozone disinfection system. If you’re interested in learning more, contact your swim spa provider. While a quality swim spa will be designed for easy cleaning, you can help this drastically by using a swim spa cover. This assists in eliminating much of the debris that can end up in an uncovered spa and protects it from the elements.

When adding chemicals to the water, ensure that you use test strips to guide you to avoid adding unneeded chemicals and find out what the water needs to achieve balance. Another great preventative measure is making sure that those that use your unit shower prior to doing so. This helps to remove surface body oils which can alter the stability of your water.

Preventative measures will play a large part in cutting down the need to clean and service your spa. By keeping the water optimized, you wonâ€™t have to worry about things like algae growing on the sides or bottom of your spa.

In the case that small debris does manage to get into your spa, you may want to purchase a net or invest in a pool vacuum to keep the swim spa floor clean with very little work! Taking proper care of your swim spa is easy, and by maintaining it in regular intervals you will greatly reduce the need for professional servicing and increase the longevity of your spa so you can enjoy it for years to come!

When is the Best Time to Use your Home Sauna?

Posted on 17 October 2014 - 00:00 by Christina Mantoura-Gough

The owners of a home sauna will surely tell you that anytime is the best time to use this beautiful home addition. There are so many benefits that most owners can’t seem to say enough good things about them!

If you are considering becoming the proud owner of one of these units, you may have questions about when you would actually use it. This will ultimately come down to the personal preferences of you and your family.

Usually, you’d probably think that once your daily rush is over and you are ready to settle down for the night that it would be the ideal time to relax in your home sauna. Of course, this is a great time, however there are plenty of other options, too!

We often think of the sauna’s warmth as a great way to melt the stress of the past day, but how about using it to melt the stress of facing the day? Perhaps you’ve got a big meeting at work, or some stressful exams to study for. This is the perfect time to spend a few minutes in your home sauna and leave all that stress behind before getting ready for the day ahead. There is no better way to start the day than feeling relaxed and rejuvenated!

Another great reason to use your home sauna is to ease your everyday aches and pains. Trying to sleep at night when your muscles are aching and sore is not easy, to say the least. Using your home sauna for natural pain relief any time, night or day, is a great option you’ll have. You can look forward to getting a better, restful night’s sleep and waking up completely refreshed!

While we say that any time is a great time to use your sauna, you may want to avoid using it if you are in a rush. If you don’t have at least a few moments to relax and enjoy it, you should put it off until you have the time. It’s disappointing to start to relax only to have to jump out and rush even more – and it may be a little too tempting to be late once you’re inside!

Another fantastic time to use your sauna is when you can share it with others. If you are entertaining, the sauna can be a way to relax and spend time together. We will remind you, though, you may find that your friends want to come over a lot more often once they experience what your home sauna has to offer!

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