SPA HYGIENE IS EVEN MORE CRITICAL THAN SWIMMING POOLS:
For the following reasons, the hygiene of spas is critical
Spas have much less water than pools. Consider this, whether in a swimming pool or a spa, a bathers body gives off contaminants. The less water there is to dilute them, the more concentrated and dangerous they are. A bather in a spa adds 1.7 litres of sweat to 1000 litres of spa water in an hour. A swimmer adds only 500ml to a 50,000 litres swimming pool!
Spa Water is Hot. In addition to adding to a bather’s perspiration, hot water is a hospitable environment for bacteria. It also evaporates more rapidly, thereby increasing the level of total dissolved solids and other impurities.
Spa Water gives off steam. Sometimes the most dangerous element of a poorly maintained spa is not in the water itself, but rather in the steam that rises above it. Airborne contaminants can be inhaled and as we have said the studies show that this can lead to diseases of the lungs when chlorine is used.
The Spa Poppit Range - “THE HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE”
Progressive pool owners are ensuring that they use non-chlorine and non-bromine chemical solutions in the spas, spa baths and swimming pools. Pool & Spa Poppits Pty Ltd has developed a range of products specifically formulated to be the “healthy alternative”. These products are produced to strict quality standards and are designed to be kind to asthmatics, gentle on sensitive skin and, protect the environment, whereas chlorine and bromine have been proven to have caused the hole in the ozone layer. They (chlorine and bromine) continually emit particles which collect on the clouds and give off gasses, which create the hole according to NASA scientists.
SPA POOL WATER TREATMENT
Proper sanitising, filtration and pipe degreasing will kill harmful micro organisms, remove body fats and oils and ensure the water is clean, safe and sparkling.Spa water should be tested prior to use and at least 3 times per week in a commercial establishment and a minimum of weekly for home owners, using a reliable water testing unit or if unavailable test strips. At a minimum each test should include pH, alkalinity and sanitiser levels.
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