Foamy or Cloudy Hot Tub Water - What Does It Mean?
At times, you might notice that your hot tub water doesn’t really look as inviting and pristine as it should. The entire look of water in the hot tub might appear cloudy, milky, or even a little foamy.
Perhaps, you experience patches of foam or chemical streaks that definitely look, and even smell, unappealing.
Read on to find out more about what foamy or cloudy hot tub water could mean and what you can do to restore your hot tub to its normal state!
Reasons the Water is Cloudy or Foamy
There are many reasons as to why your hot tub water could be cloudy or foamy. One of the most common reasons is probably an incorrect chemical balance in the hot tub water itself. The hardness of the water (calcium levels) and the acidity (pH levels) are very important.
Disproportioned amounts of acidity and hardness in the water can lead to issues such as foamy, milky, or cloudy water. Not only that, they can also cause damage to your hot tub in the long run.
When the water is too acidic, it might eventually corrode certain components or discolor surfaces in your spa.
In some cases, the foam found at the surface of your spa water, or along the side of the tank, might appear due to traces of chemicals or oils in the water. Bathers can bring contaminants into the water when they go for a soak. Products that are virtually harmless to most adults can pose a threat to the hot tub water.
Some of these everyday products can include sunscreen, lotion, shampoo, soap, makeup, hair product, or even washing chemicals found in clothing and/or swimwear.
How to Treat FOAMY Or Cloudy Hot Tub Water
You can use test strips to assess the quality of the water. If you find out that your issue is related to acidity or hardness, you can correct the issue by purchasing substances and water supplements to increase or decrease acidity and hardness as needed.
After you fix the water and restore it to optimal balances, it is highly recommended to clean up your hot tub and filters in-depth!
If this doesn’t work, draining and cleaning the hot tub from top to bottom may help to correct the issue. Sometimes your hot tub just needs a good old-fashioned cleaning to eliminate the issue.
After refilling and treating the water if the problem doesn’t subside, it may be time to get your hot tub serviced.
Prevention
As mentioned earlier, many of such issues could be related to problems in the composition of the water. To resolve such issues, it’s important to test your water and properly maintain it quite frequently. This way, you can always keep track of the acidity and hardness in your water and stay ahead of any possible issues.
You can also rest at ease knowing that you’re providing your family and friends with a clean and safe hot tub experience.
When to Call a Hot Tub Service Professional
If you try to resolve the problem and nothing seems to be changing, it might be a good time to call a professional. An experienced hot tub service technician could certainly help you troubleshoot the issue and restore your hot tub back to its normal state.
For more information, feel free to contact us at Backyards In Style. We have a wide selection of high-quality Sundance® Spas hot tubs for sale at our dealership in Anaheim, California, and we can assist you with a wide range of products and knowledge!