Harley Rider? 10 Reasons You NEED a Hot Tub To Make Ever Ride Better

May 20, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Harley Rider? You NEED a hot tub!

Harley Rider? You NEED a hot tub!

Ride a Harley or any other make of motorcycle? Take a look at the top 10 reasons why you need a Hot Spring Spa from Olympic Hot Tub Company and, call us today!! Not only is our BIG Memorial Day Sale on, but owning a Hot Spring Spa from Olympic will make every riding day better……..guaranteed!

  1. CHILL. Experience deep, deep relaxation in your Hot Spring Spa after hours of riding on busy roads. You’ll sleep better when you’re relaxed. No pills needed.
  2. TREAT YOUR MUSCLES. Let the wide variety of jets in a Hot Spring Spa take the kinks out of sore muscles. With Hot Spring’s special jets for every muscle and ache, there’s no need to feel sore and stiff the day after long rides.
  3. SAVE YOUR  BACK. Eliminate back trouble by soaking immediately after riding. Sitting in the saddle for hours can cause your back to cramp.  The heat, buoyancy of the water and the jets all keep your back healthy and pain free.
  4. INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH THERAPY. Enjoy a perfect massage after every ride and, not only then, but your Hot Spring Spa is ready for you  24/7. Hot Spring Spa’s Moto Massage jet gives you a full back massage as it sweeps up and down your back.
  5. COME CLEAN. Feel a deep clean after being on the road for hours in the crystal clean waters of a Hot Spring Spa kept pristine by SilkBalance-natural water care for spas and hot tubs and the revolutionary ACE Salt Sanitizing system.
  6. EXTEND THE RIDING SEASON. The ability to get your bones warmed up after long rides in the winter will keep you on the bike longer! Just knowing you have a hot tub waiting for you at the end of the ride will keep you going.  You’ll get more use out of your bike.
  7. Harley-duck-2BE A KID AGAIN. Be a kid again as you play with your Harley rubber duck. Take your duck with you on rides and send us photos of the duck’s travels.
  8. PARTY CENTRAL. Party at your house after your ride! Convenient and fun. A great way to impress your friends! Hot Spring Spa’s entertainment system will entertain you and your guests in or out of the tub.
  9. YEAR ROUND RIDING. Enjoy the outdoors year round with a hot tub and a Harley.
  10. LIVE LONGER. Many, Many health benefits are associated with hot tubs/hot water. Having a hot tub could help you live longer and give you many more years of riding.

And, don’t forget the most important reason to buy a Hot Spring Spa right now: it’s our big Memorial Day Sale at Olympic Hot Tub Company.  Check it out! We make it so easy to take it easy.  15 models under $100/month or one year same as cash on approval of credit. Hot Tubs as low as $3895 including free delivery & set-up on your prepared site.

Ride a Harley? You NEED a hot tub!  Have a Harley and a Hot Spring?  Share your story.

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Top 7 Gifts for Your Hot Tubbing Mom this Mother’s Day

May 9, 2013 By Leave a Comment

You’re probably aware that this Sunday is Mother’s Day.  But, I’ll bet you haven’t done anything about it… yet.

It’s not too late.

What better gift than something that will increase your mom’s pleasure when she uses her hot tub?

Here’s our Olympic Hot Tub Company list of the 7 best hot tub accessories for your hot tubbing mom.  There’s something for every budget that will be sure to please your mom.

Pick up today at any Olympic Hot Tub location or online so you’ll have your gift ready for mom this Sunday.

1.  Spa UmbrellaUmbrella-New

Mom will love this hot tub umbrella! Made of powder-coated aluminum, it has an ample canopy for protection from the elements while she soaks. Or, swing the canopy 180 degrees and she can use it to shade a chaise or patio table.  This umbrella covers a 9′ area with an overall height of 8’6″. Canopy made of Sunbrella fabric for mildew & UV resistance. There’s even LED lighting on the underside for ambience & reading with a rechargeable battery pack. 5 colors: Terracotta, Sage Green, Camel, Red and Graphite. It’s the perfect complement to every backyard. A wonderful gift. The SpaUmbrella only $775.

2.  An OutCast-the Ultimate Outdoor Wireless Speaker.  i-pod docking station for Outcast music systemMom will enjoy a party everyday when she owns this speaker.  The OutCast weather-resistant, wireless speaker lets her enjoy rich multi-directional stereo sound throughout your home, in your yard, on your patio, next to your Hot Spring Spa and even on your boat. Mother’s Day Special: regularly $1195.  for the unit with iCast Transmitter. Save $167.30. Now only $1027.70  See at all Olympic Hot Tub Company stores or call the Service Center to order: 206 431-2876.

3. SmartPhone DryCase. DryCase Waterproof case for iPhoneHer iPhone’s her life, right? If she drops it in the hot tub, she’s sunk, right? Give her an insurance policy for her iPhone. The DryCASE is a flexible, crystal clear waterproof bag that will allow her complete use of her iPhone while keeping it dry and clean.

All she has to do is pump out the air with the easy to use hand pump and the bag will vacuum seal around her iPhone and become completely waterproof. The airtight seal guarantees that the iPhone will stay dry even when submerged underwater tested to 100 feet for one hour! What a great gift! On sale for Mother’s Day. Save $7.00 Now only $32.76

4. Towel Bar. Towel BarWhat a great addition to her hot tub- a place to hang her towel while she’s soaking. Its powder-coated aluminum so it’s durable and won’t rust. Easy installation. Only $37.00.  When you install this towel bar on her hot tub, she’ll think you’re a genius.

5. Spazazz Aromatherapy Crystals.

Spazazz muscle therapyPerfect for your mom’s hot tub. Give her a break from the ordinary. Spazazz Rx Aromatherapy Crystals are specially formulated natural blends designed to target specific ailments while soaking she’s soaking in her hot tub. Enriched with vitamins C, A, K, E, Arnica & Calendula. Super Special save $31.13 on every jar. Now Only $11. 82 for 19 ounces. Enough for many relaxing soaks. Select from one of these 6 special blends: Muscular Therapy; Joint Therapy; Detox Therapy; Respiratory Therapy; Energy Therapy; Stress Therapy.

6. Wet Bells. Wet BellsThese light weight Wet Bells will enhance her water workout by providing resistance in the water for a variety of muscle toning exercises.  Super Soft Wet Bells are light weight, easy to grasp, durable, and can be used by men and women of all ages. A thoughtful gift. $26.95.  Add Ankle Wraps to help her do a complete workout in the hot tub. Only $27.95

7. SilkBalance-THE BEST GIFT OF ALL FOR YOUR HOT TUBBING MOM. CA-Eng Silk Balance &Bottle.psd

It’s natural water care the easy way-eliminates all balancing additives, eliminates testing & measuring. Just “Shake and Pour”-once a week for the softest skin and the cleanest, natural bathing water-instantly.

- No more dry skin. Feels Great. Mom and the whole family will notice the difference instantly. The water feels softer and will leave your skin silky smooth. No more dry, itching skin after the usual hot tubbing in harsh chemicals. Even if she or other family members suffer from psoriasis or eczema, it will not irritate sensitive skin. Dermatologically tested. Safe. Effective.
- No Chemical smells! We can guarantee that mom would love to NOT smell chemicals when she soaks.
- Pure and Clean. SilkBalance to provides a safe, natural bathing environment in the hot tub.

Mom will thank you over and over for helping her enjoy her hot tub even more. Order SilkBalance today for the best Mother’s Day Gift Ever.

SANUM PER AQUA. Latin for Health through Water.

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8 Ways to Improve Your Golf Game While You Hot Tub!

May 2, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Golfer concentrating on his puttThe weather forecast predicts a high of 81° on Sunday.  Golfers rejoice.  How many times have you been able to bask in the sun in early May as you hit the links?

Did you know that you don’t actually have to be on the golf course to improve your game?!   I’ll bet that you haven’t had much actual golf time since the last fall.  Why not start to practice now to improve your game before you tee off.

Don’t be envious when you watch others on the links. Think hot tub to improve your game.

Here are 7 ways to improve your golf game while you hot tub in good weather or bad.

1. STRENGTHEN YOUR HAND MUSCLES.  Strengthen your wrists and the dozens of tiny muscles in your hands by laying a dishrag (or washcloth) on the edge of the hot tub. Crumple it into a tight ball, letting go and repeating a dozen times with each hand. Do this 3-4 times weekly. What a great way to get a better grip when you’re putting.

2. USE THERAPEUTIC BANDS. These stretchy bands are really great for strengthening and stretching shoulder muscles in ways that expensive gym equipment does not. Shoulder muscles, particularly rotator cuffs are easily injured and will keep you off the course for a long time if they become injured.  A strong chest is needed for an effective swing.

Hold the band overhead with both hands so that you feel some tension in the band. Increase or decrease the tension in the band by gripping it widely or narrowly.  Slowly lower the band behind your back, then up over your head and then down to your belt line. Resistance will increase when the band hits the water giving you a greater workout.

3. SHARPEN YOUR MENTAL FOCUS.  It’s been said that the most important six inches in golf are between the ears.  There are a number of books that help the avid golfer sharpen his/her mental focus and perform better under pressure.  A good book to take to the hot tub (reading it on your Aqua Reader so it won’t get wet) is “Golf is Not A Game of Perfect” by Bob Rotella, PhD, which offers some excellent visualization techniques.  You can also get it as an audio download to play on your ipod. These are techniques that can be done easily while you’re soaking in your Hot Spring Spa and perfectly relaxed.

4. DAYDREAM YOUR PERFECT GAME.  This is the perfect thing to do in the hot tub especially when it’s raining and you can’t get on the links. Daydreaming about the game has been proven to have a positive effect on performance.  Recent studies have shown that while physical practice is the most beneficial, mentally practicing your swing and desired ball flight and outcome is more beneficial than doing nothing at all.

Picture the sound and feel of solid contact from the tee, the flight of the drive, the club you choose for your approach shot, the contour of the green, etc. Play the first several holes in your mind until you start to lose focus.

5. THINK IT THROUGH. Rehearse all scenarios in your mind, so you’ll have a plan of action no matter what happens. What better place to do that then in your hot tub?  Write down your memories of past victories on your AquaNotes while tubbing. Studies have shown that seeing a reminder of past success leads to better performance.

6. WATCH GOLF HOW TO VIDEOS ON YOU iPad AS YOU SOAK. No need to worry about wrecking your iPad when you use the amazing DryCase for iPad.

7. LIMBER UP BEFORE PLAY. Prepare for a tennis or golf game by warming up in the hot tub. Move your joints through their full range of motion and condition your muscles.  Guaranteed to improve your match or beat your handicap!  As we age, we all get stiffer.  Also, as we age, it takes longer to recover from muscle pulls & sprains. Do yourself a favor-take steps to avoid injury by limbering up in your own Hot Spring Spa from Olympic Hot Tub.

8. JUST BREATHE. It’s the quickest and easiest way to clam your nerves. Inhale through your nose as you say to yourself, “I’m breathing in strength.” Exhale through your mouth as you think I’m breathing out tension.  Practicing this quick mantra in your hot tub will have big results on the golf course.

Source: An article by Joel Zuckerman, a freelance golf & travel writer who’s has played nearly 800 golf courses around the world. Impressive.  He know his golf!

Health through water or as the Romans said it SANUM PER AQUA.

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Hot Tub Outdoors for Stress Relief & Mental Health

April 30, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Most people think of a hot tub as a place to relax maybe from a long commute or a hard day at the office or doing  physical work.

There is a far deeper relaxation effect that takes place outdoors. When you take time for a hot tub break outdoors, the mental health benefits may surprise you.

Dr. Jules Pretty, at the Center for Environment and Society in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Essex, in England makes a strong case for “being in nature”.  Irrespective of where we come from in the world, it seems that the presence of living things makes us feel good.

There are three levels of engagement with nature he says.

*The first is passive viewing of nature, as through a window, or in a book, on television or in a painting.

*The second is being in the presence of nearby nature, which is incidental to some other activity, such as walking or cycling to work, or reading on a garden seat, and (we’ve added this one) soaking in a hot tub outdoors.

*The third level is active participation and involvement with nature, such as gardening, hiking or running.

There is now strong evidence that all these levels deliver mental health benefits. The levels with the most involvement deliver the most benefits.

A recent survey of our Olympic Hot Tub Company Hot Spring Spa owners echoed Dr. Pretty’s research  regarding to his second point of engagement with nature. All of the Hot Spring Spa owners we surveyed reported immense pleasure, increased mental relaxation and peace of mind from soaking in their outdoor  hot tubs.

They all said that being in the presence of nature was the “frosting on the cake”, the “cherry on the sundae” that capped the experience and took it from the mundane to the sublime.

It was the reason they rarely missed a night’s soaking.

It was the reason why their own yards gained a bigger place in their lives.

Outside soaking brought  a new appreciation of the previously unseen natural world to hot tub users.  Hot tub owners mentioned owls, squirrels, raccoons, the wind, stars, the trees and far vistas all never before seen in their day to day lives.  So in addition to the great physiological benefits, the mental/spiritual benefits were the most deeply moving.

From my own experience I, too, have been profoundly moved by soaking in my roof top Hot Spring while viewing the stars and satellites (!), feeling the wind and the rain on my face and just letting go of all daily cares and worries.  Plus I get my best ideas in the hot tub!

How about you? Does soaking outside in your hot tub deepened your appreciation of the natural world?

Is your yard more important to you now than before you had a hot tub?

Pleasure is serious business or as the Romans said it RES EST SEVERA VOLUPTAS.  business.

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Hot Tub Your Way to Happily Ever After

April 26, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Happy Couple in Hot TubWe’re not marriage counselors at Olympic Hot Tub. 

It’s true we don’t have credentials in counseling, we just sell hot tubs which are a great invention for a happy marriage. Many couples say it’s a “must have” to keep romance and closeness alive.

We do know from 36 years of experience and close to 19,000 hot tub sales that hot tubbing is a great way to live “happily ever after. “  This being Couples Appreciation Month, I wanted to share some tips about hot tubbing and relationship building that our customers have shared with us.

Do you know what all happy and healthy marriages have in common? In every one of them you will find two people committed to making each other happy.

The old saw “marriage is a 50/50 proposition” is way out of date. Marriage is 100/100.  We live in very selfish times. Pop-psychology messages are everywhere in the media encouraging us to love ourselves, do right by ourselves, and generally please ourselves first.

If you really want a happy marriage, you can’t buy into self-centered thinking. Instead, try these 6 time-tested techniques and experience the happiness, peace, and tranquility of a healthy marriage with more than a little help from your hot tub!

1. Make time for each other.   It’s so easy in our hyper-busy modern lifestyles to forget to set aside a little time to enjoy each others company.  Start a weekly tradition of setting a date for the two of you to be together doing something you both enjoy. Keep it simple.  Olympic Hot Tub spa owners have shared the fact that hot tubbing together makes a partnership stronger. Talking to each other, getting to know each other on a daily basis is the social currency that keeps relationships strong.

2. Take time off from each other. The best thing you can do is take time to hot tub alone regularly.  When you’re centered and truly relaxed, you’ll find the energy and will to better appreciate your partner.

3. Make little romantic gestures.  Remember to compliment your spouse.  Leave a love note for them to meet you in the hot tub.  Celebrate the day you first met.  Send flowers for no particular reason.  Give each other a hand reflexology massage while you hot tub.  Take some tips from our post on creating a memorable Valentine’s Day evening in the hot tub. Any day can be Valentine’s Day!

 4. Listen to your spouse. Husbands, remember that women need to express their feelings. Be a good sport and just listen. Don’t interrupt, or get distracted.  Empathize with her.  Let her know that you can relate to what she’s feeling.  Ladies, please remember that the kind of talk you might like to have with your husband does not come naturally to most men.  Just be patient. It’s not a good idea to “unload” on him right when he comes home from work.  The best time to listen to each other: when you’re in the hot tub together.  You’re relaxed and away from it all.  What better time to listen deeply.

5. Trust in each other.  Don’t be suspicious.  To help ensure the trust, be honest with your spouse in all things.  Never keep secrets from each other, not even little ones.  The hot tub’s a perfect place to share your secrets with each other.  What’s shared in the hot tub stays in the hot tub.

 6. Make it your aim to be your spouse’s best friend.  Appreciate your spouse for who they are.  Loosen up and have fun with each other and what better place than in the hot tub when you’re relaxed and together.  If you are practicing the steps above, you are on your way to being your spouse’s best friend – the ultimate relationship in marriage.

Original idea from Slade Hartwell.  Thank you, Slade.  Husband and wife team Slade and Elena Hartwell created ezromantic.com to share their original ideas on romance building with the world.

Health through water as the Romans said it SANUM PER AQUA.

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What’s The Easiest Way To Deep Clean Your Hot Tub? Use SeaKlear Spa System Flush

April 16, 2013 By Leave a Comment

SeaKlear logoCleaning your hot tub plumbing lines used to be an impossible task.

And, who ever thought of actually doing it? 

Turns out its really important to clean out those lines because most “icky stuff” hides where you can’t see it.  Now deep clean your hot tub the easy way.  SeaKlear Spa System Flush®  actively “scrubs” your pipes to dissolve the gunk that builds up inside the parts of your hot tub that you’ll never see.

Spa System Flush attacks the root cause of most hot tub water care problems: the build up of organic waste.  Organic contaminants like oils, lotions, cosmetics, hair products and sweat concentrate in hot tub water to produce scum lines, cloudy water, clogged hot tub filters, bad odors, foaming and and.  These contaminants collect and build up in your hot tub circulation system and filters.

Spa System Flush restores hot tub plumbing and jets to like-new condition. The effectiveness can be seen in minutes.  It’s compatible with all sanitizers, including chlorine, bromine, and ozone.  Contains no harsh chemicals and it’s made right here in Washington state.

It’s so easy to use! Just add Spa System Flush to your water the night before you drain your Hot Spring Spa .  First remove all filters. Turn on circulation system to high with all jets running.   Add ½ bottle per 400 gallons to the hot tub. Run the jets at high for 15-30 minutes.  We recommend you leave System Flush in the tub overnight to ensure plumbing and parts get a thorough cleaning.  The next day drain water and clean the hot tub shell.  A small amount of Spa System Flush on a sponge can be used to wipe down the residue on the walls (rubber gloves should be worn).  Use entire bottle for hot tubs over 400 gallons.  Reinstall filters, refill and balance hot tub water.

When to use SeaKlear Spa System Flush:

1. Any time you change sanitation methods, flush out the plumbing lines with Spa System Flush.  This “purge” removes all conflicting sanitizer residues from inside your hot tub and helps you stabilize your water chemistry.

Making the switch to SilkBalance for your Hot Spring Spa for the first time?  If you are converting an older or previously used hot tub to SilkBalance, you must prepare the tub before using it.  The hot tub plumbing lines must be PURGED with Spa System Flush before draining and changing the water in order to get the best results.

2. When you’ve purchased a used hot tub or one that has been sitting for long periods without use.

3. Anytime your hot tub smells musty, moldy or you can’t get the water clear or balance the water chemistry.

4. We also recommend using SeaKlear Spa System Flush once a year for all hot tubs to ensure a bacteria free start to your new hot tubbing season.  Make it habit to use Spa System Flush when you spring clean your tub for a truly deep clean.  The active ingredients leave your hot tub with a fresh, clean scent.

Get SeaKlear Spa System Flush online or in any Olympic Hot Tub our store.

Health through Water, or as the Romans said: Sanum per Aqua.

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Hot Tub Proof Your iPhone

April 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment

DryCase Waterproof case for iPhoneThere’s nothing worse than chatting away on your iPhone & suddenly dropping it into the swirling waters of your very hot hot tub.

It’s a heart stopping moment!

Your iPhone’s your life, right? Lose it to the waters and you’re sunk.

Never fret over the possibility of accidentally dropping your iPhone in the hot tub again.

Here’s the solution: DryCASE is a flexible, crystal clear waterproof bag that allows complete use of your iPhone while keeping it dry and clean.  

Simply pump out all the air with the easy to use hand pump and the bag will vacuum seal around the iPhone and become completely waterproof. The airtight seal guarantees that the iPhone will stay dry even when submerged underwater tested to 100 feet for one hour!

Every DryCASE comes with a buoyant neoprene activity armband and neck lanyard for water sports, and is crystal clear on both sides, perfect for taking pictures or videos.  Integrated 3-way headphone jack, too. The Universal fits all cell phones, digital cameras or mp3 players and has a 1 Year Product Warranty.

Call it an insurance policy.  All it takes is one dunk in the hot tub or any body of water for that matter and you’re facing a major hassle, out major bucks and disrupting your life.

The DryCASE is a must have if you hot tub & iPhone together.  And, it makes a great gift especially to yourself!

Order online or at any of our Olympic Hot Tub stores.

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New Hot Tub Health Benefits Revealed

April 4, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Dr. Bruce BeckerHealthy When Wet

Body systems naturally flow better in water.

Scientific researchers are confirming what hot tub users have known for years: Soaking or exercising in water is good for blood, bones, brain, muscles, joints, kidneys and other physical systems because its special properties offer a different experience from the dry life.

Dr. Bruce Becker, Director of Aquatic Health Benefit Research at the National Swimming Pool Foundation,  and advocate of water therapy, compiled a catalog of  new studies and yet-to-be studied positive effects in the April 2013 edition of Aqua magazine. Becker says that some medical professionals such as physical therapists and orthopedists are becoming more aware of the benefits, although doctors who specialize in the heart and respiration are not yet as well informed. A project in China to build more rehabilitation hospitals includes water therapy facilities for the patients.

Many of the advantages flow from the fact that water is denser than the human body, which is why you float – you actually weigh less – in the tub. Among other things, that means better results with less impact for people with joint problems who exercise in water.

Even without exercise, just sitting or reclining in the tub is good for you. The density of the water puts pressure on your skin and the blood vessels underneath, pushing blood into your chest and helping the blood vessels relax. That means there’s more blood for your heart to pump with each contraction, which improves circulation more efficiently than increasing the heart rate.

More blood in the chest cavity plus the pressure of water also means you’re doing 60 percent more work to fill your lungs with air, which helps strengthen your breathing muscles and build endurance. That’s why track athletes see improvement in their performance after they spent time in the water.

Water conducts heat and cold four times as much as your body and 25 times as much as air, which is why 72-degree water feels much colder than 72-degree air. That means you can increase or decrease the blood flow to different parts of the body more effectively with water, just as you might use ice to reduce swelling.

Studies have shown that immersion in neutral or warm water reduces blood pressure, although the long-term effects have not yet been researched. Some studies show dramatic improvement after aquatic therapy for patients with mild to moderate heart failure. Also aquatic exercises increase muscle blood flow.

Becker believes exercise in water could delay the body’s automatic response to fatigue, which triggers moving blood from extremities, although the hypothesis has not yet been studied. Also, time in the tub might lubricate the joints by increasing synovial fluid production, which would explain the improvement that arthritis patients report.

Soaking, as you’ve probably noticed, improves kidney efficiency by increasing renal blood flow and altering renal hormones. More blood flow to the brain increases relaxation and reduces pain sensation, and it might even improve balance and sleep patterns.

While more research is needed in some specific areas, the evidence is that soaking or exercising in the hot tub can benefit everyone from elite athletes to people with chronic diseases. Tubbing makes you feel good all over, inside and out.

Health through Water, or as the Romans said: Sanum per Aqua.

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Hot Tub Filters-10 Things You Must Know to Keep Your Hot Tub Water Clean & Safe

April 2, 2013 By Leave a Comment

KEEP IT CLEAN

Long-lasting, effective filters make your hot tub soak pure pleasure.

Hot tub filters are your friend.

They keep the bad stuff out of the water so you and your tub stay healthy.

They work hard. If you help them, they can even cut down how often you have to drain and fill your hot tub.

Here’s what to do to keep filters working properly and your eater clean:

1.    SWITCH.  Right now, get on the SilkBalance program to maintain your hot tub water and keep filters in their best working order.

2.   ADD AFTER SOAKING. Every time you get out of the hot tub, add SeaKlear Shock and run the jets for 10 minutes. Once a week, add SeaKlear Sanitizing Granules.

Save $5.00 on every Hot Spring Filter during our SPLASH! specials in April. At all stores or Olympic Hot Tub’s e-store.

3.   HIGH PRESSURE WASH. Every four weeks, rinse filters using the high-pressure nozzle on your garden hose – best with a Water Wand hose attachment.  Don’t forget to unplug the hot tub, or turn off the breakers on 220v models, before removing the filters!

4.  CLEAN. At least once a month, give the filters a thorough cleaning. Always clean when you drain and refill the hot tub for best water quality. To clean, spray with Seaklear Spa Filter Cleaner. Even filters that look clean can be clogged enough to cause flow and heater problems. You need dishwasher detergent or filter cleaner for a thorough cleaning that strips out oils and fine particles trapped in the pleats.

IMPORTANT: With the advent of  SeaKlear’s new, better filter cleaner we recommend its use rather than putting your filters in the dishwasher. We no longer recommend filter cleaning in your dishwasher.

5.  RETURN PROPERLY. When you return the clean filters to the compartment, make sure that fit properly so 100% of the flowing water is filtered.

6.  SANITIZE.  Always maintain proper water  chemistry.   Filters are the first step to clean water, but they do not kill bacteria.

7.  EXTRA HELP.  Use Scumbugs in your hot tub to absorb oils, eliminate the scum line and  improve  filter effectiveness.

8.  TWO SETS ARE BETTER THAN ONE.  Consider having two sets of  filters, so one can be cleaning the hot tub while the other is getting a deep cleaning in Seaklear Filter Cleaner Soak.  Now’s a good time to purchase another set while all Hot Spring filters are on sale.

9. RINSE OFF.  Rinse off before using the hot tub to leave less work for the filters and make water care much easier.

 10.  BETTER FILTRATION.  Switch to TRI-X filters-exclusive to Hot Spring Spas. A TRI-X filter   filters 10 times more gallons per square foot than other filters and it provides over twice the filtration area of a standard filter – 65 square feet compared to 30 square feet. The TRI-X filter works not only by using the element’s surface area but also by using the media’s depth.  With regular cleaning, TRI-X filters should last twice as long as regular filters.

Sale on TRI-X filters now at all Olympic Hot Tub stores and Olympic Hot Tub’s e-store.

Making sure your filters are working to keep everything unwanted out of your water is another reason to relax.

Happy Soaking!

Health through Water, or as the Romans said: Sanum per Aqua.

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iPad Your Hot Tub-Hot New Accessory

March 19, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Use your ipad while you hot tub!

Use your iPad while you hot tub!

When I first saw this new product in our Olympic Hot Tub stores, my left-brain rejoiced. What a neat gizmo! I’ll have constant connection and entertainment in my Hot Spring Spa.

But then my right brain took over and asked, “Are you nuts?  Do you want to be multi-tasking in the hot tub? Why not sit quietly and meditate? Stay in the present instead of somewhere in the webasphere. Hot tubs are for unwinding, disengaging; for finding balance in your life, etc.

As my contemplative side tussled with my active side, I thought why not have options? 2013 America is all about options. When you want to space out, leave the gizmo in the house.  When you want to work, catch up with friends, or troll Ebay for bargains, the tablet waterproof dry case is your new best friend.  Now you can download that great stargazing app, have it to look at on your iPad while soaking in your Hot Spring Spa!

No vacation this year?  You’ll never miss it when you can use your ipad from your own backyard hot tub.  No reservations, bad weather, or hassles.  Stay home and save money!

This tablet waterproof dry case let’s you work on that ipad as you hot tub and not worry about moisture. The waterproof case for the iPad & iPad Mini. DryCASE is a flexible, crystal clear waterproof bag that allows complete use of your iPad while keeping it dry and clean.  Simply pump out all the air with the easy to use hand pump and the bag will vacuum seal around the iPad and become completely waterproof.

The airtight seal guarantees that the iPad will stay dry even when you drop it in the hot tub (which I guarantee you will do at least once).  Every DryCase comes with a neoprene activity armband for water sports (like hot tub water polo), and is crystal clear so pictures can be taken through it while using the other side.  (Do ask permission to take your hot tubbing friends’ photos, won’t you?).

Complete with waterproof stereo headphone & microphone jack, the DryCase works with any Tablet or E-Reader.  Like I said, it’s all about options.  Now you can stay connected when you hot tub.  It’s a must have!

Order one today from the Olympic Hot Tub estore or pick one up at any Olympic Hot Tub store.

RES SEVERA EST VERUM GAUDIUM. Latin for True Pleasure is a Serious Business.

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