Spa Sanitizing Options

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Chlorine-based spa sanitation

Chlorine is a very popular form of spa water sanitation. Many pool users are immediately familiar with chlorine due to its wide-spread use among pool owners. There is one important thing to remember though. There is a different formulation of chlorine for spas versus pools. This is done because a spa's water environment is both hot instead of cold and typically under 1000 gallons. These two properties make taking care of spa water much different than that of a pool. Simply, the active ingredient in the spa formulation is a DI-CHLOR instead of the TRI-CHLOR found in pool chlorine. Further, a spa chlorine will almost be exclusively found in dry granular form. Many pool chlorines are liquid. The key to using this popular sanitizer in your spa is to make sure you are using the properly formulated product.

A typical routine for a chlorine-only spa sanitation would be to maintain a 2-3 ppm residual of chlorine in the water at all times. You would also need to shock with a non-chlorine shock agent approximately once per week.

Example Products Sold by America's SPA-MART: Leisure Time Spa 56 Chlorine

Can be used as part of the Simple Spa Care Program

Bromine-based spa sanitation

Another form of spa water sanitation is the use of bromine tablets. Bromine tabs are a combination of sodium bromide that is activated by sodium di-chlor. That's right, bromine actually has some chlorine in it. Many bromine users cite a less pungent odor when using this over strictly chlorine. Bromine tabs are distributed through a floating dispenser that allows the bromine to dissolve in the water over time.

A typical routine for a bromine spa sanitation would be to maintain a 2-3 ppm residual of bromine in the water at all times. You would also need to shock with a non-chlorine shock agent approximately once per week.

Example Products Sold by America's SPA-MART: Leisure Time Brom Tabs

Can be used as part of the Simple Spa Care Program

Nature2 and Leisure Time Mineral Purifiers

Though not a solution all by themselves, mineral purifier cartridges can be used to assist your sanitizers in keeping your water clear. The use of a Nature2 or Leisure Time spa purifier cartridge enables you to use less of the traditional sanitizer. When using these purifiers, you can safely maintain a chlorine or bromine level of 0.5ppm instead of 3ppm. These cartridges slide inside of your spa's filter.

The Nature2 Purifier precisely controls water flows through a replaceable cartridge. Inside, a non-electrical reaction "activates" oxygen to kill bacteria, algae, and viruses. Next, Nature2 releases trace amounts of natural, algaestatic and bactericidal minerals into the pool to help prevent bacteria and algae growth.

You'll notice a remarkable difference. Visual clarity and sparkle, even at extremely low levels of residual oxidizer, indicate that the Nature² Purifier is working properly. Nature2 is not a filter. A filter is designed to remove large particles and debris, while Nature² disinfects spa water by killing 99.96% of bacteria, algae and viruses, which are too small to be caught by a filter. So you need both a filter and Nature2.

- Lasts four months
- Makes spas easy to manage, halogen-free
- Improves performance of ozone-equipped spas
- Assures a healthy, safe, odor-free spa
- Significantly improves look & feel of water
- Simplifies water balance - it's unaffected by heat

IMPORTANT NOTE: The Nature2 cartridge is not compatible with bromine spa water sanitiation. However, the Leisure Time Mineral Purifier is compatible with both chlorine and bromine.

Example Products Sold by America's SPA-MART: Leisure Time Mineral Purifier, Nature2 Spa Purifier Cartridge

Can be used as part of the Simple Spa Care Program

ecoONE spa purification

Your WHOLE EARTH solution for everyday needs.

With a particular emphasis on child safety and indoor air quality, all of the EcoOne products contain no VOC's, are chlorine and ammonia free and rival the performance, cost and quality of conventional products available on store shelves today.

The EcoOne Spa Treatment system consists of Eco One Monthly Spa and Pool Treatment, Eco One Filter Boost, Eco One Spa Cleanser, Eco One Cover Cleaner and restorer, and Eco One Spa Fill Pre-Filter. Eco One Monthly Spa Treatment is a non-toxic, single-bottle spa treatment solution designed to maintain water clarity and reduce/eliminate foaming, scum lines and odors. The water environment maintained by Eco One also reduces individual chemical contact reactions, such as itching, excessive dryness and rashes.

More information on ecoONE spa purification can be found here

EcoONE Products Sold by America's SPA-MART: ecoONE Store

Leisure Time Free Sanitizing System - Biguanide

The Leisure Time Free Sanitizing System is Simple Spa Care for sensitive skin

Do you have sensitive skin? Then you know how irritated it can get with traditional spa sanitizers. With this sanitizing system, you can literally feel the difference in your spa water. This 100% chlorine-free, bromine-free, odor-free sanitizing system is easy on sensitive skin while keeping water crystal clear and clean. An you won't have to worry about it fading your bathing suit or damaging your hair. FREE is a softer, gentler way to sanitize.

The Free Sanitizing System (biguanide-based) consists of the following products:

- CLEANSE: A concentrated cleaner designed to remove build-up above the waterline.
- CONTROL: This dual-action formula prevents unsightly water line film as well as stain and scale from forming around the perimeter of the spa.
- BOOST: Boost is a non-chlorine, liquid shock formulated to break down oils, lotions and other organic materials.
- FREE; This 100% chlorine and bromine-free sanitizer is virtually odor-free and controls bacteria longer than chlorine or bromine.

More information on Free Sanitizing System

Renew and Reserve spa sanitation

More and more spa owners desire a chlorine-free, odor-free, hassle-free spa experience. Reserve & Renew® is a 100% chlorine-free sanitizing system that is as effective as chlorine without any of the potential downsides of other non-chlorine systems.
Reserve & Renew®. Everything you want in a chlorine-free treatment. And none of the hassels.

When used together, Reserve and Renew form a complete chlorine-free sanitizing system that's simple and hassle-free. Use weekly as part of the Simple Spa Care® Program.

The two components of Renew and Reserve:

RESERVE
This specially formulated mix of bromide salts becomes a powerful bromine sanitizer when combined with Leisure Time Renew. Not only is this two-part system completely chlorine-free, but there are no unpleasant side effects typically associated with other non-chlorine sanitizing systems.

RENEW
Renew is a non-chlorine shock treatment. This fast-dissolving granular rids spa water of residual soaps, deodorants, natural oils and organic materials that can build up in spa water. When Renew is added to the spa water, it reacts with the bromide and forms a bromine solution to destroy any microorganisms left behind by the bather.