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How to treat Pseudomonas in a Hot Tub What is Pseudomonas? Pseudomonas is a skin infection resulting from exposure to contaminated spa water. Loss of sanitizer level and the temperature of the spa both pose as a breeding ground for this bacterium. Characteristics of Pseudomonas Pseudomonas is most commonly seen as an inflamed skin rash.…

How to Treat Phosphates in your Hot Tub What are Phosphates? Phosphates are a naturally occurring mineral in all water, however if they reach high levels they can cause issues in your spa. One issue that can occur is not being able to maintain a sanitizer level as the phosphates consume the bromine or chlorine.…

How to Treat Biofilm in your Hot Tub What is Biofilm? Biofilm is a rapidly reproducing colony of microorganisms surrounded by their protective slime in an aqueous environment. They grow on surfaces where water doesn’t flow and prefer environments where water is stagnant and void of sanitizer. In hot tubs, they are often found in…

How to drain your Serenity Hydropool hot tub important reminders Your spa should be drained approximately every 8-12 weeks depending on the amount of chemicals added and the use it gets . Remember to have your spa water tested every month to ensure proper water balance and optimum enjoyment.  Please call us at 905.648.7727 if…

How to drain your self-clean hydropool hot tub Before you start This post will guide you through the steps for draining your self-clean Hydropool hot tub. You will need 2 garden hoses, one for draining and one for filling. Your spa should be drained approximately every 12 weeks depending on the amount of chemicals added…

How to prepare your hot tub for the winter Why spa winterization matters… Winterizing your hot tub properly is extremely important to ensure that all the lines and equipment do not freeze and crack over the winter. What is the proper spa winterization procedure? Drain spa as per normal procedure. Remove pillows, the skimmer basket…

HOW TO CLEAN YOUR Hot Tub Filter Cartridge When should a filter cartridge be cleaned? For hot tubs, establish a routine cartridge cleaning schedule based on the amount of spa usage. This should include rinsing the cartridge weekly (or more frequently with heavy use), as well as using Rapid Action Filter Cleanse every 4-6 weeks. …