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 Keeping hot tubs clean and hygienic makes the hot tub safer and more pleasant to use but it can also protect users against water borne diseases such as Legionnaire’s Disease.
Every spa hot tub if it is not properly treated, cleaned and chemically balanced can be a health hazard but with a cleaning routine and a few precautions it is easy to protect against such diseases. What is Legionnaire’s Disease? Legionnaire’s Disease is a bacteria that is water borne, although it cannot be passed between people it is transferred in water, a perfect breeding ground for Legionnaire’s Disease is dirty hot tubs. The disease, which can be fatal, can cause pneumonia, fever and influenza. Common symptoms of the disease are a high fever, coughs, muscular pain, diarrhoea and high temperatures. The bacteria multiply in temperatures between 25C – 45C, the same temperature that most hot tubs operate at. Hot Tub Health and Hygiene The warm water in a spa hot tub is the perfect breeding ground for Legionnaire’s Disease. Furthermore, it’s not only possible to catch the disease by being submerged in the water this disease can be caught by standing close by. The bacteria can be spread into the air via a spa hot tub’s powerful jets. To avoid Legionnaire’s Disease and to keep hot tubs hygienic and safe it’s crucial to complete an effective cleaning routine and to keep water fresh and changed regularly. A spa hot tub to operate safely must have the water tested on a daily basis before use to ensure all the chemicals are balanced properly. Keep filters clean and check elements and cartridges for blockages and dirt. Following spa hot tub etiquette is important too. Make sure guests and users of hot tubs shower before entering the water. Hot tubs are a great investment so make sure they are maintained properly to ensure a safe, healthy bathing experience for everyone.
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