So you obviously need a sanitizer in your hot tub. The question is, which one should you use? Chlorine or bromine? And should you use tablets or granules? Choosing the best sanitizer for your spa is easy once you know a little bit about each type and how to add them to your hot tub.

Hot tub maintenance doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, it only takes a few minutes each week to keep your water clean and clear. All you need to do is follow this three-step process: test, add, and rinse.

What’s the correct order to add hot tub chemicals? Adding chemicals in the wrong order can cause cloudy water and prevent your chemicals from working.

Want to use less chemicals in your hot tub? There are 3 simple ways to help you reduce your dependence on chlorine or bromine.

It’s time to get your hot tub ready to use! And that means adding a dose of hot tub chemicals. Adding the right chemicals in the right order can prevent cloudy water, slimy surfaces and nasty hot tub smells.

To keep your hot tub water sanitized, your chlorine levels need to be around 3 ppm. Anything much higher can cause skin and eye irritation and corrode your hot tub surfaces. Anything much lower means your water isn’t sanitary.

Hot tub mineral sanitizers use elements like silver and copper to help keep your spa clean and free of bacteria and algae. But are they better than other sanitizers, like chlorine or bromine? Let's find out!

Let’s get into these five standard hot tub error codes. If you feel comfortable working with your hot tub’s electrical components, you may be able to fix these problems yourself. However, if you’re at all unsure, call in a professional.

Did you know you should drain and clean your hot tub every 3 to 4 months? That’s because contaminants and biofilm build up in your pipes and cause cloudy water, slime, and scum lines. And the only way to get rid of it is by flushing your pipes and draining the water.

Whether the cloudy water just appeared overnight or it’s a chronic, ongoing problem, tackling the root cause is the first step. And once you know why it’s cloudy, clearing it up is relatively quick and straight forward.

Keeping your water chemistry balanced is important. But you don’t have to buy every chemical that’s recommended. So here are 4 hot tub chemicals you can stop buying right now, and here’s what you should buy instead. 

Using bromine in your hot tub is actually a lot easier than using chlorine. Bromine is more stable at higher temperatures and tends to last longer in the water. But it only works well if you know when to add it to your hot tub and what other chemicals you need to add with it.

5 common problems impact the pH in your hot tub. But even though your hot tub pH seems really volatile, there are ways to keep it in check.

Here’s a quick, step-by-step walkthrough on how to clean your hot tub filters using the weekly quick rinse method, the monthly cleaner spray, and the quarterly deep clean soak.

You’ll learn how to clean a hot tub cover to make it last longer. Plus, I’ll tell you how to keep it dry and mildew-free. It’ll make it easier to lift on and off your hot tub without using a spa cover lifter.

Too much bromine in your hot tub? High bromine is bad for the spa itself and its users. Here's an easy way to lower bromine in your hot tub.

Are you looking to level up your hot tub? Here’s the perfect list of the best hot tub accessories. There are some real surprises here that will make your hot tub ambiance even more luxurious.

The easiest way to raise JUST the pH in your hot tub or swim spa is to use pH Increaser. But that won’t balance the water chemistry in your hot tub completely.

If you’re looking to use fewer chemicals and have a gentler soaking experience, switching to a salt water hot tub might be a good idea. And you can convert almost any existing hot tub.

High alkalinity causes major hot tub issues. But why is your alkalinity high? Let's start there and help lower the alkalinity in your hot tub.