How to get rid of your hot tub foam?

August 2, 2022

Here we will explain what causes the additional foamy bubbles.

Are you finding that your hot tub is a bit too bubbly or foamy? This is a common problem, and many people are wondering what causes the foam and how to get rid of it?


The main causes for these bubbles are: -


  • Our everyday cleaning and beauty products, the bubbles can be caused by the cleaning products used to clean our clothes and ourselves, along with makeup and oils are a large contributor.
  • Low calcium levels that can be damaging to the hot tub also decreasing surface tension adding to the suds.
  • Having a pH level that is either too high or too low, an imbalanced level causes all sorts of issues, green water, smelly and of course a foamy tub. By using PH Minus by Aqua Sparkle or increasing using pH & TA Increaser, (Remember to test your hot tub water once a week.


Using products like Aqua Sparkle Foam Away, it can help prevent the spread of foaming.


If all this seems too much and you would like extra support, you can always subscribe to the O-Care Subscription here that has lots of 0-care benefits to help you get it just right.


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