Hot Tub Problems: Excessive Foam

While bubbly spa water is normal excessive foaming is not. If excessive foaming is allowed to continue the spa water becomes bad. Bad spa water will require more frequent adjustments and the filters are also likely to get more easily damaged. In addition to higher costs as above, the experience provided by the hot tub also becomes less than pleasing.

Several factors can lead to excessive foaming in hot tubs. Residues of foaming products such as shampoo and deodorants used by bathers can cause it. Bathers should consider showering before using the spa or at least not using hair and skin care products before entering the hot tub.

The detergent residues in your bathing suits also can lead to excessive foaming. However well the suits are rinsed, some residues will remain if detergents are used during washing. The solution is to wash these suits without using detergents. Wash them more often to compensate.

If you drink liquids while in the spa, it is possible that some of these are spilt into the spa water. Some of the liquids have a foaming effect. Take particular care not to spill what you drink.

Yet another cause can be the very chemicals that you use to keep the water healthy. While quality chemicals used strictly as per directions might not cause such foaming, fillers in cheap chemicals, as also excessive use of even good quality chemicals, can. So use only good quality chemicals and use them as per directions on the package.

Accumulated solids dissolved in the hot tub water also contribute to excessive foaming. These solids come from different sources – such as the chemicals you use to maintain water quality, the cosmetic products you use and even the skin flakes peeling from your body. The solution to this problem is to replace the water in the hot tub once in three months.

If your spa needs a service please contact ‘Hot Tub Repair Man’ at www.hottubrepairman.co.uk or on 0845 5191454