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Hey there -You sound a little defensive and none of us intended to attack you. We're all hot tub users here, providing pretty consistent answers. Like you said, the oil/soap has to come from somewhere and so you need to address the source of the contaminants. Many new tub owners think they can jump in and not worry about deodorant or hair gels or perfumes or...yadda yadda. So assuming that's not an issue...What sort of filter system do you have, when's the last time you cleaned it and when's the last time you replaced it?I don't have a bromine system so I can't suggest anything there.Those are your three options: 1. Cut down on the crap getting into the tub, 2. Make sure your tub can do a better job trapping the crap or 3. Find a way to zap the crap.PS...Is there a chance someone's using the tub when you're not around?
Just maybe you love that feel of clean water so much that you are noticing things that some people might not really be bothered by. Like bubbles and a little oil won't bother my kids at all..but I love that feel of clean water too, so it would really bother me. Since I'm in charge of all things hot tubian..I end up cleaning the tub. Now that suntan lotion time is here and the kids bring friends, lots more water changes before I will use it.. I just love the feel of clean water..like clean sheets dried on a clothes line ..crisp ..with no surface tension
....My daughters are 29 and 31 years old....To me, There is nothing like the look/feel of clean fresh water.... I also am in charge solely of the Hot Tub; Honestly I do not want my wife touching it except to getting in and enjoying. We are "empty nest" so it is just me and my wife of 35 years.
One thing I haven't seem mentioned yet in this thread, Smacky, is hair. I find that if I take care of all the things you have already mentioned, I will have perfect water until somebody dunks their head. Shampoo and conditioners, and mouse/gel must be the culprit, it's the only thing I can think of.I'm behind the curve here: are you still using up that Bromine or did you switch off of it?
I use a scum ball and it works really well at absorbing oils
Now, If my oldest daughter gets in, It is bubble city. LOL She showers before entering but that Chanel body lotion is embedded in her skin.
Quote from: smackman on June 18, 2012, 05:19:50 pm Now, If my oldest daughter gets in, It is bubble city. LOL She showers before entering but that Chanel body lotion is embedded in her skin.I think we need pictures of the daughter to decide. Past that, soap can be a culprit. We notice the worst bubbles when friends are over and they are in bathing suits.
Quote from: smackman on June 19, 2012, 09:03:13 am....My daughters are 29 and 31 years old....To me, There is nothing like the look/feel of clean fresh water.... I also am in charge solely of the Hot Tub; Honestly I do not want my wife touching it except to getting in and enjoying. We are "empty nest" so it is just me and my wife of 35 years.We all enjoy "sparkling clean, crystal clear water that should have an invitation to drink". As I read this thread, it is rather obvious that your would not be inclined to say your water meets those visual standards. It is, however, exactly what you have allowed to be introduced into the water. Do not become defensive, we understand you are looking for advice, and you have come to the right place. Be patient as we try to solve YOUR problem.First, it is obvious your daughters are adults, and you are an empty nester, so they don't live at home, but still use the hot tub. When you, or they, enter the water it is above 98.6°, body temperature, thus each and every skin pore, orifice, crack and cranny opens to release every thing within, as the perspiration washes the body clean from the inside out. Skin lotions, hair gels, cosmetics, oils, including medications and what is in your blood comes out with perspiration. THAT is the source of your problem. NOW you must "clean" the water, which you are noticing and trying to understand the "why", and the "source".Secondly, rinse all suits thoroughly before use in the tub, obviously all suits are being rinsed while in the tub, and they do hold residual soap.I have been in the business for 28 years, and I am a strong advocate of ozone purification. My wife and I use our tub regularly, and we occasionally check and test the water, only after our first test "visual", and “smell" indicates we should. If you see it (cloudy), or if you smell it (odors or chemicals), something is wrong and we test the water treating it accordingly. We use ozone and monitor pH and Alkalinity, the water has not been changed for 2 years, because we rarely add any chemicals. You should not expect to accomplish this, without first learning the in’s and out’s of ozone purification, a subject of combative conjecture from those who do not comprehend the applications of ozone in lieu of chemicals.As you use chemicals, you accumulate un-dissolved solids within the water requiring water changes regularly, 3 to 4 times a year. I do not rely on chemicals for sanitizing my spa, and we are able to maintain a pristine environment.