Rash Prevention

Prevent Hot Tub Rash

Insufficient sanitization and chemical reactions cause it. Prevention is key.

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What Causes It

Did you know hot tub rash or folliculitis, simply put, is caused from insufficient sanitization or allergic reactions to certain chemicals. The Hot Tub Wizard guarantees you will get relief from itchy red skin and dryness.

This page is general information, not medical advice.

Prevention

Prevention Basics

  • Keep Sanitizer SteadyHot tub rash is caused by insufficient sanitization.
  • Test Before You SoakCheck your sanitizer and water balance each time.
  • Clean Your FiltersClean or replace them regularly to support sanitization.
  • Skip Skin IrritantsSome chemical additives cause allergic reactions and dry skin.
  • Drain Tired WaterRefresh your tub with a drain and refill when water is tired.

Watch: Itchy Skin

  • DermTV: Hot Tub Infections

  • Doctors See a Sudden Rash of Hot Tub Allergies

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Sanitization and Chemicals

Granular chlorine brings cyanuric acid, which builds up over time. This reduces chlorine's ability to sanitize, so you end up adding more. A saltwater system generates chlorine from ordinary salt, keeping it steady.

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Real Owner Feedback

From an Owner

I can't tell you how awesome our water is following your instructions and using the scepter. Whatever particulates exist in our city water create a really strange yellow tinge to the water when you see it in mass like a hot tub. The bleach knocked that out almost immediately. The one cup of vinegar brought down PH almost exactly spot on and the Scepter cleaned and started producing chlorine in under 24 hours. I never got this great of water this fast using the chemicals and old ace system. Thank you so much for this!

Scott Schmoldt

Rash Questions

What causes hot tub rash?

Did you know hot tub rash or folliculitis, simply put, is caused from insufficient sanitization or allergic reactions to certain chemicals. This page is general information, not medical advice.

Why do you tell people to use bleach and vinegar?

Granular chlorine contains cyanuric acid (conditioner) which as it builds up in the water, reduces the ability of chlorine to oxidize and sanitize the water. Vinegar is an easy, safe way to lower the pH.

I have a difficult time keeping my water clear.

You may need to increase your output level. If you are using sodium dichlor (chlorine granules) you may have a high level of cyanuric acid over 30 ppm which will make it more difficult to sanitize your water.

My water is clear but there is no chlorine reading on my test strip.

This can be caused by high chlorine bleaching the test strip or phosphates in the water.

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