How Do You Recognize And Prevent Hot Tub Rash (Dermatitis?
• Recognize the signs and symptoms of hot tub rash. This includes: • Itching, red skin. • Tender, bumpy red rash. • Pus-filled blisters surrounding hair follicles. • Understand that because a swimsuit holds water against your body, the rash may be more noticeable and prevalent under your swimsuit. Know how to prevent the infection. • Test pH and disinfectant levels in the tub at least twice per day (every hour when in heavy use). • Take proper care to maintain filtration and recirculation systems. • Shower or bathe with soap before entering the tub or spa. • Thoroughly clean the tub surfaces to remove any slime layer. • Remove all or portions of the water in the tub on a weekly or monthly basis (depending on frequency of use). • Do not allow the number of persons in the tub to exceed what is recommended by the manufacturer. • Treat the spa with a biocidal shock treatment on a daily to weekly basis. • When not in use, place a cover on the tub to lessen the loss of disinfectant and to re
