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If you’ve invested in a hot tub for your home then no doubt you want to ensure that you get as much use as possible from it all year round. The summer has often made this difficult as a result of warmer temperatures and the impact of sitting outside for long periods of time in the sun. If you want to make sure that you get more use from your hot tub during the summer this year then there are some simple ways to do it.

Change the time of day you use your hot tub

In the winter when it’s cold your hot tub is a warm and welcoming place all through the day. However, when the summer arrives you may find that in the heat of the day you’re not quite as keen to use it. Make the most of cool mornings to enjoy a dip in your hot tub or relax at the end of the day as the heat fades away in the evenings. Using your hot tub in this way can help you to prepare for a hectic day ahead and also give you a space in which to wind down – all of which can be useful as the temperature rises.

Drop the temperature of the water

The most obvious way to get more use from your hot tub during the summer is to reduce the temperature of the water. By converting your hot tub into a cooler tub you’ll be able to enjoy a more refreshing dip at any time of the day. There are many different ways that you can do this. For example, just turn off the heater and let the water in the hot tub slowly cool down over time. If you’re looking for a faster solution then many hot tubs come with a cooling system that works a lot like an air conditioner and can reduce the temperature of the water as low as 60 degrees.

Create a summer space

You may already have a canopy over your hot tub to allow for use in winter weather but at this time of year the priority isn’t shelter but shade. There are lots of ways to create shade for your hot tub, whether you use something as simple as a standing parasol or add a cover to the hot tub area. If you want to make the hot tub a focal point during the warmer months then there are many options for upgrading the space. Add sun loungers nearby, or a cold shower, or consider investing in fun floats for drinks or an entertainment system so that you can listen to music or watch films in the hot tub when the temperature starts to cool outside.

Your hot tub is a huge asset all year round and can make a big difference to your lifestyle in both winter and summer. If you want to ensure that you get the most from it this summer then these top tips will help.

As the seasons change we all tend to fall into different habits and shift to lifestyles that embrace the change in temperature and weather. When you have a hot tub at home the summer can be a great time to get the most out of it. Even when the mercury rises there are still lots of ways to enjoy your hot tub during the summer months as much as you do in the winter. No matter where you are your hot tub can still support fun and fitness right through the hottest part of the year.

Get in when it rains

If you’re not that keen on using your hot tub when the temperatures are high then take advantage of rainier days. When rain falls the temperature drops and you might find that the hot tub is a more comfortable experience for you. It can also be incredibly romantic sitting outside and listening to the rain fall – ideally you’ll have a fairly robust cover over your hot tub so you can do this without the raindrops falling into the hot tub itself.

Make your hot tub a truly sociable space

Summer is a great time for being sociable and if you have a hot tub you can make it a focal point for this. A few changes in the area where your hot tub sits could turn it into the perfect spot for an al fresco movie night for example or somewhere to enjoy a few cocktails with friends. Some models have technology that will enable you to connect a home entertainment system to your hot tub controls (e.g. via Bluetooth) so that you can change volume etc without getting out. Add fun extras like spa pillows and lights to create atmosphere or a sense of occasion for a party.

Opt for a soak early or late

Early mornings and late evenings are the ideal time to enjoy your hot tub in the summer, as the temperatures tend to be lower. It can be incredibly refreshing to start the day in your hot tub, finding a moment of calm before work and responsibilities begin. Equally, the warmth of the water is ideal for winding down at the end of a busy day, especially if you have a good view of the sunset.

Supporting your workout

If you’re looking to maintain your beach body throughout the summer months – or you’re just keen to get fitter – a hot tub can be very useful. The warmth of the water, combined with well placed jets, can help to ease the tension in muscles and get you ready for your next workout session. Warm water also helps to improve circulation, which can be essential for speeding up recovery.

If you want to enjoy your hot tub during the summer months then a few changes to the way that you use it can introduce a whole new range of lifestyle benefits. From hot tub parties to somewhere to relax after a hard day at work, your hot tub in summer is a great place to be.

Hot tubs have a whole range of health and lifestyle benefits. However, it’s easy to forget that these exist when the temperatures outside are rising – in fact many people waste their hot tubs during the summer by simply putting the cover on. The reality is that if you have a hot tub at home there’s a lot that it can add to your day-to-day experience all year round. So, how can you make a few changes to use your hot tub this summer?

Hot tubs don’t have to be hot

In the winter there is nothing better than getting into a toasty warm hot tub and allowing the heat to soothe and relax your body. In the summer you might already be warm enough and wondering how to use your hot tub when the temperatures are high. The answer is simple enough – just turn it down. Most hot tubs have more than one temperature setting and if you reduce yours to 85F then the water can be a much more pleasant experience. There are other ways to make your hot tub cooler too. For example you can run the hot tub with the cover off and the air jets on – or you could even add ice. Thanks to the insulation in most hot tubs once the water is cool it will stay that way until you turn the temperature back up.

Using your ‘cool tub’ in summer

Once you’ve found the right way to reduce the temperature in your hot tub to make it cooler there are lots of great options for enjoying it throughout the summer.

• Start your day with a dip. Summer days are always cooler first thing in the morning and your hot tub is the ideal place in which to make the most of this. Grab a coffee and enjoy a few moments of peace and quiet before the day begins.
• Use your hot tub to recover. Both heat and cold have been shown to have a positive impact on the body, especially when it comes to supporting recovery, whether that’s from a heavy session in the gym or an injury. Many of us ramp up our activities and exercise in spring and summer – the muscle relaxing, circulation boosting impact of your hot tub could be a great way to help ensure that you’re ready for each new session.
• Essential family time. Even during the summer holidays it can still be difficult to get everyone together and share some quality time. A hot tub is the ideal space for this as it’s convenient, fun and the water means that phones and devices have to be left at a distance. Arrange regular hot tub time with your family to share some quality moments – allow everyone to invite some friends if you want to make it super sociable.

A hot tub has many uses during the summer. Simply turn the water temperature down to accommodate the change in atmosphere and adapt the way you enjoy your hot tub to take into account the weather outside.

Your hot tub is a great way to relax and enjoy a range of lifestyle benefits at any time of year. Many people assume that the summer months are too warm to get the most out of a hot tub but that’s not the case. In fact, it’s at this time of year that there are even more opportunities to use a home spa for social or spontaneous fun. These are our tips on how to make sure that you get the most from your hot tub during the summer months too.

Enjoy a cooler experience

During the winter most hot tubs tends to be set to a minimum of 98 degrees but you don’t have to maintain this temperature during the summer months as well. Your hot tub will have a lower temperature setting and turning this down to around 80 degrees will mean that the water is cooler. Your hot tub might even allow you to turn the heater off completely and just make the most of the water jets in the hot tub instead.

Set up your space for summer

If your hot tub is outside then you might want to make a few changes for the warmer months. For example, investing in a large shade or canopy will ensure that you can enjoy the water without the risk of getting sunburned. There are also lots of accessories available that can help you make the most of your hot tub in summer, whether that’s a pack of water proof playing cards, a music system or spa pillows.

Keep everything clean and well maintained

It’s important to stick to your cleaning and maintenance schedule throughout the summer and to ensure that you take into account the additional challenges at this time of year. For example, try to ensure that anyone using the hot tub rinses off suntan lotion or oil before getting into the water. This isn’t always possible so it’s important to keep treating the water in your hot tub with the right chemicals, such as chlorine or bromine so that your filters don’t get clogged. Regularly change the water in your spa and if you’ve had the filter for some time it might be worth getting this changed before the summer starts.

Look into a better cover

Especially at the end of the summer falling leaves can be a real issue, not just in terms of clogging up mechanisms but also when it comes to keeping the water in your hot tub clean and clear. Investing in a new cover is a great way to ensure that your hot tub is as energy efficient as possible (it will preserve heat) and also stays clear of floating debris. Check that the cover itself remains in good condition and isn’t getting waterlogged – if that’s the case then you can flip it over and leave it to dry out in the sun.

Summer is a fantastic time to have a hot tub. With a few changes to the way that you use your hot tub you can enjoy it all year round.

There are many benefits to having a hot tub at home. From improving the quality of your sleep to creating somewhere relaxed and fun to socialise. If you’ve decided that your home could use a hot tub then how do you find the one that’s perfect for you?

Establish what you want to use the hot tub for

This may sound obvious but there are actually lots of different ways to use a hot tub to optimise its benefits – and those that are the most important to you might influence the choice that you make. These are some of the reasons why people tend to invest in a hot tub:

• Stress relief. Providing somewhere to relax, enjoying the hydrotherapy benefits of warm water in helping to reduce anxiety, as a way to combat tension headaches.
• For physical therapy and recovery. For example, soaking away the aches and pains after an intense training session or using hydrotherapy to help reduce the impact of a condition such as arthritis.
• Social and wellness. As somewhere to get family and friends together or a space where you can enjoy some valuable alone time.

What are your options when you’re choosing a hot tub?

• Size. Hot tubs come in many different sizes, from those that are ideal for two people to bigger spas that can accommodate an entire family – and friends. It’s a good idea to think about how you’re planning to use the hot tub, and who with. Do you need space for guests or is it just going to be you and your immediate family who use it?
• Features. From different jets to water features there are many options to suit your needs when it comes to the modern hot tub. You might want to have LED lights or wireless controls, for example. Make sure you ask the hot tub dealer what tech features the hot tub comes with, how many jets it has and where they are positioned.
• Cost. When you’re thinking about the right hot tub in terms of cost remember that a higher up front cost doesn’t necessarily mean the ongoing cost will be high too. In fact, cheaper hot tubs can cost a lot more to run and may need more repairs. Which one is likely to provide the best value in the long term?
• Sustainability. Whether you’re looking for a more environmentally friendly design or you want to cut your hot tub running costs, energy efficiency can be key to consider when you’re making this choice. The more energy efficient models are likely to come with better insulation and features that will help to minimise energy loss and improve energy efficiency. Make sure you know what kind of cover the hot tub comes with and whether the model is suitable for your climate.

Finding the right hot tub means working out why you want to use the hot tub and then identifying the features that are most likely to enable you to get the most from the investment.

Despite all the recent storms and bad weather we have turned the corner to spring and there are signs that the warmer months are coming. For many of us that means shedding winter layers and getting ourselves ready to enjoy all the fun and sunshine of the summer. A hot tub can be a useful tool for helping you to feel like you’re ready to make this transition, particularly when it comes to a seasonal detox.

Looking great starts with feeling good

Winter tends to be a season when we all overindulge. Christmas treats can easily stray over into the new year and by spring you might be feeling like your system is sluggish and in serious need of a detox. There are lots of ways that you can do this, including introducing more exercise, fruit and vegetables into your diet. If you’re looking to make this gradual shift to a healthier lifestyle in time for summer then a hot tub can help to support you – and speed up the detox process.

Using a hot tub for a regular detox

• Make sure you have a shower before you get into the hot tub. In fact, many people find that exfoliating before you enjoy time in a hot tub can make it a much more effective detox experience. Use a body scrub or massage mitt to remove dead skin cells so that you’re clean and ready to detox when you actually get into the water.
• Enjoy the sweating process. The heat in the water of the hot tub will make you start to sweat and it’s at this point that your body starts to detox. Sweat is the most effective way for the body to remove toxins from your system so sit back, relax and let it happen.
• Drink plenty of water. As you’re losing liquids through the sweating process you’ll need to make sure that you replace these. That means drinking plenty of water, both when you’re in the hot tub and also when you get out afterwards.
• Use the hydrotherapy to feel better. That might mean aiming one of the massage jets at an area of your body that feels tight or stiff or simply using the heat of the water to stretch out.
• Shower off when you get out. As you will have been sweating out all those impurities while in the hot tub it’s important to make sure that you shower off when you get out. If you want to increase the impact of the experience a cold shower can be very effective.
• Detox on a regular basis. The best way to get the most from a detox to get ready for summer is to do it regularly. Your body will benefit from a hot tub detox session every couple of weeks.

Now is a great time to start thinking about how a regular detox session in your hot tub can help to get you ready for the summer months.

Getting a hot tub is a goal for many people this year. Your own hot tub at home offers a lot of opportunities for lifestyle improvement, whether you’re looking to be more sociable or find new ways to relax. If a hot tub is on your list for 2020 these are our top 5 reasons why you should go ahead and invest.

1. There are lots of health benefits

Health and wellness are top priorities right now, whether you’re a stressed Millennial or a parent looking for a space for essential me time. The health benefits of a hot tub can help with everything, from improving your sleep to providing respite from a busy life. For example, a 20-minute session in a hot tub before you go to bed could help you to sleep better and will improve circulation. It can also be a great place to meditate or dial down the stress with some relaxing music or your favourite podcast. Plus, the warmth of the water, combined with the pressure from the jets, can help to ease aches and pains in joints and muscles.

2. You’ll be more popular

Not everyone has a hot tub. Many people simply don’t have the space for one, others can’t afford it or won’t be able to maintain it. But that doesn’t mean that they won’t want to use yours. If you’re keen to be more sociable in 2020 a hot tub is a great idea for your home. You can have regular sessions with friends, time alone with a loved one or family time where smartphones, games consoles and TVs are all out of reach.

3. Your home will increase in value

Of course it depends on the property but many people have seen the asking price on their home go up as a result of having a hot tub. It can be the distinguishing factor and many buyers are willing to pay more to have a hot tub that they haven’t had to install themselves. In fact, some hot tub owners have seen as much as £10,000 added to the value of the property from a £4,000 hot tub.

4. Your garden will look great

If you’re looking to create an enjoyable outside space that is a real asset to your property there’s no substitute for a hot tub. Modern designs look fantastic and can add a lot to aesthetic, as well as enjoyment.

5. Hydrotherapy is a powerful resource

If you have a hot tub at home then the benefits of hydrotherapy are literally available on your doorstep. Hydrotherapy is used for a range of different purposes, from helping athletes to recover from events and races to promoting healing after injuries or simply adding value to your workout routine. To benefit from improved circulation and the healing properties of hydrotherapy you just need to spend 10-20 minutes in your hot tub on a regular basis.

These are some very good reasons to bring a hot tub into your life this year.

A decade ago the answer to this question might have been yes. However, today – thanks to advances in technology and a more energy efficient approach – it doesn’t have to be expensive to have a hot tub at home. This is everything that you need to know about the cost of running a hot tub.

Different hot tubs use energy differently

The amount of energy that your hot tub uses will largely determine how much it costs to run. There are many different variables involved in this, including the size of the hot tub that you choose, the climate where you live and how well insulated the hot tub model is that you opt for. Whether the hot tub has a well fitting cover is also another key consideration. For any hot tub you will see a small uplift in your electricity costs – this could be as little as £20 a month.

Factors that affect the cost of running a hot tub

• How often you use it. The more you use the hot tub the more energy it will need to supply and this tends to use more electricity.
• The quality of the hot tub and the extent to which it is maintained. If you buy a good quality hot tub that is well insulated and has a well designed cover it should use less energy. Regularly maintaining it, for example ensuring filters are kept clean, will also mean the hot tub doesn’t have to work harder to function.
• Changing the water too often. Depending on the model you may need to drain the hot tub and then refill it two or three times a year. Each time you do this it will cause a small increase in the cost of the electricity required to heat up the new pool of water. If you change the water more often than this – or have a model that requires more regular draining – then your electricity bills will be higher.
• The size of the hot tub. As you might expect, more energy is required to power a larger hot tub than a smaller one. However, this shift is not as dramatic as you might expect. For example, a hot tub that is almost twice the size might cost just an additional £10 to run per month.

How can you keep the costs of running a hot tub down?

As well as regularly cleaning and maintaining your hot tub and buying an efficient model, there are other ways to keep running costs down. For example, don’t turn the hot tub off when it is not in use. It’s much more efficient to keep the hot tub running at a lower temperature between uses than to turn it off completely and then require the whole system to heat up again every time you want to use it. The right cover can also make a huge difference – if it’s well fitted and robust it will stop heat escaping, which means it’s easier to maintain a constant temperature.

Your hot tub doesn’t have to cost a lot to run – there ways to ensure that you get to enjoy it efficiently.

The word “chemicals” may not seem to be synonymous with health and wellness. However, a hot tub that hasn’t been properly treated can be a very dangerous place for the human body. Even if you’re looking for the most natural possible experience with your hot tub it will still be important to ensure that you have the right mix of chemicals in there to keep you safe. As with everything, it’s always possible to strike a balance that works for you.

A hot tub without chemicals – what are the risks?

The average hot tub is usually kept at a temperature of around 25-40°C – this creates optimum conditions for fungi and bacteria to thrive, both of which can be highly detrimental for humans. If you decided to use your hot tub without any chemicals at all the water would soon become green and there could be a whole range of unfortunate – and dangerous – health consequences.

A hot tub sanitiser is essential

Chlorine is the most popular option for hot tubs and there is a very good reason for this – it’s a cheap and effective way to sanitise your hot tub and make sure that the water in it is safe for you, your friends, family and guests to use. It’s also an incredibly fast acting sanitiser so it will start working very quickly and provide protection almost straight away. However, not everyone likes using chlorine. You may be allergic to this chemical or you may have had a bad experience in the past – if so there are other options. It’s worth noting that if you feel like you’ve had problems with chlorine elsewhere, for example at a public pool, this may not necessarily be the chlorine itself but could be another issues, such as a PH imbalance or too little chlorine in the water leading to a bacterial infection.

What are the alternatives to chlorine?

If you’re really not keen on chlorine in your hot tub there are two main alternatives:

• Bromine. This chemical comes from the same family as chlorine but tends to be a little softer on the skin and isn’t quite as fast acting. Although Bromine is usually more expensive than chlorine it will regenerate every time the water is shocked so you may need less of it. Bromine is also very effective in hotter water, which is ideal for a hot tub.
• Salt. If you’re looking for a more natural option, salt systems are a great choice. These use sodium chloride in the water to create chlorine to sanitise it.

Every hot tub requires some kind of system in place to ensure that the water is clean and you are protected from bacteria and fungi. However, there is no need to use harsh chemicals in your hot tub and with the right approach you can keep the use of chemicals to a minimum. The key is to ensure that you have just enough to provide sanitising protection for you and everyone you plan to share the hot tub with.