Defoamer is designed to eliminate foaming in spas, hot tubs, fountains and swimming pools. Foam is usually caused by soaps, oils, lotions, and cosmetics that are introduced into the hot tub during each use. When you turn the jets on this will agitate the foam causing contaminants and cause the foaming to occur.
Q. How do I get rid of the yellow in my hot tub?
Treatment for yellow algae is to use a very high level of chlorine spa shock. Balance the water first, and turn off the heater before shocking the spa. Allow the water to circulate for several hours, with the cover removed.
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Q. What can I use as a defoamer?
If you don’t have any table salt on hand, use 1 tsp. of dishwashing soap. The dishwashing soap will break down the carpet cleaning solution as it is returned to the carpet cleaning machine or shampooer. Add the teaspoon of dishwashing soap to the dirty water accumulation tank.
- Use a chlorine shock treatment first so your defoamer works optimally.
- Add a ratio of 1 part white vinegar to every 10 parts water.
- Alternately, add 1 part baking soda, 2 parts white vinegar and 9 parts water to create an added defoamer.
- Occasionally replace the water in your spa to maintain good health.
Q. How does Hot Tub defoamer work?
Q. Can I use bicarbonate of soda in my hot tub?
Add 1 tablespoon of baking soda to the hot tub for every 100 gallons of water it holds. For example, add 4 tablespoons of baking soda to a hot tub that holds 400 gallons of water. Turn on the hot tub jets and allow the water to circulate the baking soda for two to four hours. Retest the pH level of the water.
Q. Can you put vinegar in hot tub water?
Vinegar is safe to use on a hot tub or spa. White vinegar is an acetic acid solution made from grain and water, and is used for both cooking and cleaning. Using vinegar to clean a hot tub or spa is a safe and effective method.
Q. Can you use vinegar and water to clean a hot tub?
If you’re cleaning your hot tub shell, drain your tub first. Mix a solution of equal parts white vinegar and water in a bucket or spray bottle. Give it a good stir or shake to make sure everything is evenly distributed. If you’re using a spray bottle, spray your hot tub shell or cover thoroughly.
Q. Can you go in a hot tub with high pH?
You should NOT use your hot tub if the pH is too high (above 7.8). That can lead to itchy skin and burning eyes. But it can also cause scale build-up which can clog pipes and shorten equipment lifespans. If the total alkalinity is off, that can make it hard to balance pH.
