If you are lucky to own a brand-new hot spa or tub, you probably know the applicable dos and don’ts when using a hot tub, such as the safety issues, and maintenance aspects. Are you sure that you know it all? Well, you can find out now. Here, we have listed all the necessary dos and don’ts that all experienced owners of hot tubs and those who have just got one at home must be aware of. 

Dos 

• Rinse before use
  Before entering the hot tub, it is indeed a prerequisite for you to rinse yourself. It becomes all the more vital if you have to cater to the maintenance of the pool. Though it might seem harmless to you, if you do not rinse yourself, you will introduce contaminants in the pool’s water. Hence, if you enter the pool clean, you will later need fewer chemicals for treating the water. Furthermore, it will also prolong your water-changing frequency. For someone with dry skin, taking a post-pool shower is also important.   
• Tie your hair
  Males or females with long hair should always tie the hair before entering the pool. This would reduce the chance of your locks getting pulled or caught in the pool’s drain or filter. 
• Before entering, test the water
  Never enter the water before testing it. It is essential to ensure that the water is not too hot for you.
• Remove your lenses
  Before you enter the hot tub for swimming or just unwinding, do ensure that you remove your contact lenses. 
• Avoid alcohol intake
  To be completely responsible, you should avoid alcohol consumption before entering the pool or while in the pool. We say so because alcohol makes you feel drowsy. Furthermore, the effect of liquor only increases when your body temperature is high. 

Don’ts

• Do not enter the pool if you have an open sore
  Irrespective of how minor the injury is, it is best to avoid the pool till your cuts heal completely. 
• Do not enter the pool if you are pregnant
  It isn’t that pregnant women shouldn’t get into the pool; but, consult your doctor before you do. Furthermore, if you are taking any medications, you must enter only after consulting with your doctor. 
• Do not enter the pool during storms
  Though this might seem like a good idea to you, if the storm is severe, using a hot tub can be dangerous. So, avoid it. 
• Do not leave the children unattended
  Regardless of how good swimmers the children are, ensure that you check on them and not leave them unattended in the pool. 
• Do not keep the temperature over 104 degrees
  Do not set the temperature of the hot tub higher than 104 degrees. It creates an unsafe environment as it might put increased pressure on your heart, and this could be life-threatening. 

These are all the dos and don’ts when using a hot tub that you should know. Ensure to follow them for a safe and relaxing experience.