subject: Go Green With Spa Supplies [print this page] For people with hot tubs, spa care is frequently about making their favorite pastime more environmentally friendly than it used to be. Hot tubs are still peaceful and relaxing, but longer a harbor for the constant addition of chemicals that are harmful to people and the environment. For those trying to live a greener lifestyle, it no longer has to put a damper on enjoyment of the lifestyle, especially with the smell of chlorine in the air. Not all spa chemicals are a danger to the environment, and over the years they have become more user-friendly. There are now some products available that have a gentler impact on the environment.
Here are a few of them:
Silk Balance
This product is used instead of test kits and chemicals to adjust the pH of the spa's water. It is designed to have a very low environmental impact while making the odorless water appear crystal clear. A side benefit is to make the skin feel silky after a spa session; hence, the name. The product comes pre-mixed in a container that is shaken and poured. It prevents bacteria build-up, which reduces the need for chemicals and therefore lowers the effects on the environment.
Natural Chemistry
Natural Chemistry Spa Clear and Perfect protects hot tubs while being environmentally friendly. It is designed to clear water in a "green" way, but does not affect the pH of the water. It can be used in conjunction with other products for a crystal clear effect.
Leisure Time
One of the most popular product lines for spa bromine tablets is the Leisure Time. Manufactured by Advantis Technologies, it is packaged in recycled materials. It dissolves slowly and evenly in a spa feeder and serves as a sanitizer. The company encourages its customers to recycle after use whenever possible.
Spa Frog
The Spa Frog In-Line System is a floating cartridge system that prolongs the amount of time between additions of chemicals. Pre-filled mineral cartridges are snapped into the product, which floats unattended. Hot tubs that use the Spa Frog use 50 to 80% less bromine. When the minerals are empty, the device is pulled out, the cartridges are replaced and the mechanism is put back into the water. This is environmentally-friendly by its reduction in chemicals and its limitation of which parts must be replaced each time. The outer canister remains intact, while the inner cartridges are the only parts that must be replaced each time.
