In the middle of winter, the nippy air, the chilling cold, the last thing on your mind is wearing next to nothing so that you may use your hot tub. But if you take a second thought, shouldn’t the hot tub sound absolutely inviting?
Your swimsuit might be bare, but that bubbling, hot water surrounding your body is as warm as you can get. In addition, using your hot tub in winter gives you a chance to enjoy the outdoors while still staying warm. Besides comfort, safety and cleanliness are still important factors to consider when using your hot tub in the winter.
The Hot Tub Store in Rochester Hills wants you to enjoy your hot tub year-round so here are some tips.
Invest in a good cover. For maximum use of your hot tub, you need a cover that is going to keep the cold out, and the hot in. Your hot-tub cover should be well-insulated and sturdy, with no holes or sags.
Always open the cover with caution. Be sure to sweep off all of the ice or snow that may be piled up on your hot tub. This ice can stick to your body just as easily as it sticks to your tongue. Or wore, a chunk of ice could fall into the tub and completely ruin your relaxing experience.
Maintain typical care. Just because the weather may be frightful, does not mean that you take care of your hot tub any differently. It is important to monitor the water level, keep the water clean, and maintain proper, regulated temperatures
Change your water. If you know your hot tub will be do for a water change at some point in the winter, schedule it early, before it gets cold. This reduces the risk of freezing water in your hot tub and permanently damaging it.
Turn down the jets. Jets are nothing more than blowing air into water, but this can actually cool down the temperature. The more you turn the water pressure of the jets down, the warmer you’ll stay
Have an exit plan. We all dread it, but one thing about getting into your hot tub is that you’ll definitely have to get out, at some point. Make the transition a little easier for yourself by creating the shortest, driest distance, and by having a warm robe, jacket, etc. nearby for you to stay warm.
Don’t overdo it. Unlike during the warmer months, you don’t have the luxury of staying in your hot tub for hours because the extreme heat vs the extreme cold, can put serious stress on your body.
Drink water. In the cold, we forget that our bodies still need water. But while you are in your hot tub and your body is steaming, you’re losing water. So drink up, but try to avoid alcoholic beverages as this increases the effects of dehydration.
In the winter, your hot tub is still great for staying warm, cold weather hydrotherapy, and socializing with friends. There really isn’t anything you can’t do with your tub in the winter than you do during any other season, you just have to take caution doing it. We all know that a hot tub is an investment, so take advantage of your investment all year long.
The Perfect Hot Tub at the Perfect Price
The Hot Tub Store is a Michigan haven for all things aquatic when it comes to hot tubs and swim spas. We are a leading distributor of Master Spas, a premium brand hot tub and swim spa manufacturer and homeowners throughout the Detroit metro area come to us for their dream backyard spa installations.
If you are looking for the best in luxury as well as performance but don’t have the budget for it, no worries, we’ll help you customize a hot tub that meets your needs and budget. There is no reason why you can’t relax, have fun, and improve your health year-round, especially when you have your very own hot tub. Wait until you see the Michael Phelps Legend Series, as well as Twilight Series and Getaway, you will be amazed at your options!