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What are the cons of owning a hot tub?
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If you are thinking about purchasing a hot tub, you may have heard about the incredible benefits of hydrotherapy. You may be seeking a hot tub to help you relax, relieve stress, or decrease muscle pain and tension. Reconnecting with your family, entertaining and socializing with friends and loved ones, or soaking in solitude to calm your mind may be on your list of reasons for wanting a hot tub.
As you might weigh the pros and cons of other large investments you make, you will need to consider both the pros and cons of purchasing a hot tub. You probably already know the many pros of hot tub ownership. However, you’ve likely wondered about the cons of a hot tub. This article will address that very topic. As you read on, you will learn about some of the most common cons that hot tubs can have.
What are the cons of owning a hot tub?
One of the cons of hot tub ownership is maintaining it. You might be intimidated by the seemingly daunting task of caring for your hot tub to make sure the water is safe for soaking. This is a valid concern. Another con that you may have heard about hot tubs is the chemicals required to keep the water safe for use. A third potential drawback of owning a hot tub is the chemical smell and feel during and after you use your hot tub. You may also be concerned about the cost of maintaining your hot tub.
However, the Jacuzzi® brand has an all-new, exclusive solution to all of these cons that minimizes the time you need to spend cleaning your hot tub as well as the amount of chemicals required to keep it safe. It also ensures your water smells and feels fresh.
Recently, the Jacuzzi® brand introduced True Water™, the answer to hot tub maintenance woes. True™ uses nanotechnology in the form of trillions of nanoscopic nanobubbles that, while invisible to the naked eye, produce clear, beautiful, and sparkling water that feels and smells good. The next generation of water care, True™ takes the hassle and time out of maintaining your hot tub. It provides you with the confidence of clean* water, without the amount of chemicals that water care used to require.
True™ is actually 99.9999% chlorine free. The system relies on oxygenated nanobubbles that clean so well that almost all other cleaning agents are no longer needed to clean your hot tub water.
The True™ nanobubble approach is gentle yet powerfully effective. Third-party lab results show this system removes 99.9% of bacterial and viral contaminants without any chlorine or other chemical additives.** While chlorine can be added, this percentage is reflective of the water without chemicals.
True™ eliminates another con that can make some people skeptical of becoming a hot tub owner—dry skin. Some people report that their skin feels dry or itchy after using their hot tub, due to the effects of chemical levels in the water. The typical odor of chlorine use can sometimes linger on your skin and hair.
But because chemical usage is so greatly reduced when managing your hot tub water with True™, you can relax into your soak without the pesky smell or feel. The difference is noticeable on your skin and hair, as well as in the absence of strong chemical odors in the water.
If you are concerned about using chlorine and other chemicals in your hot tub as well as the time it takes to clean your hot tub, True™ solves these cons, leaving you with nothing but fresh, clear, and sparkling water. This simple system erases typical cons associated with owning a hot tub, leaving you to enjoy the many pros.
When it comes to the operating costs of a hot tub, a high-quality, energy-efficient hot tub can actually help keep your running costs to approximately $30 a month or less, depending on how often you use it, where you live, and other factors. Features, such as the Jacuzzi® SmartTub® System and an excellent hot tub cover, can also help you reduce running costs.
Cons of owning a hot tub:
- Maintenance
- Chemical use
- Chlorine smell/feel
- Operating costs
Solution:
- True Water™
- An energy-efficient hot tub
- Jacuzzi® SmartTub® System
- An excellent hot tub cover
What are the pros of owning a hot tub?
The pros of hot tub ownership are vast and varied. Hot tub use can provide perks that benefit both your mental and your physical well-being. While most often, people associate hot tub use with stress relief and ease of muscle tension, the benefits go well beyond that.
What are the benefits of hot tub use?
Hydrotherapy is an ancient method of treatment that has been used by cultures in countries around the globe for thousands of years. According to the Cleveland Clinic, “Hydrotherapy is any method that uses water to treat a variety of symptoms throughout your body. The term hydrotherapy also includes the use of pressurized jets (Hydromassage), hot and cold temperatures and ice packs.”
Water has been used to treat injuries and diseases “as far back as the beginning of recorded history.” Many ancient cultures have used various methods of hydrotherapy for these applications, and others. From a medical standpoint, hydrotherapy is an alternative, also called naturopathic or nonpharmaceutical treatment. Cleveland Clinic states hydrotherapy can help alleviate symptoms of:
- Pain
- Stiffness
- Bruising
- Swelling
- Muscle pain
- Menstrual pain
Aside from physical relief, many people use hot tubs for relief from mental stress or anguish. According to the American Institute of Stress, “Prolonged stress poses risks for various mental health challenges, heightens sensitivity to daily stressors, affects overall life outlook and goals, and impacts the body’s physiological stress response, with significant implications for physical health.”
Furthermore, the American Psychological Association states: “Chronic stress may also cause disease... Other forms of chronic stress, such as depression and low levels of social support, have also been implicated in increased cardiovascular risk. Chronic stress also suppresses the body’s immune system, making it harder to recover from illnesses.”
To combat stress, the APA recommends relaxation techniques, such as yoga. The Mayo Clinic supports the concept of relaxation techniques to fending off stress, adding additional approaches such as:
- Hydrotherapy
- Aromatherapy
- Meditation
- Massage
- Deep breathing
- Music and art therapy
In addition to helping you manage your stress, hydrotherapy through hot tub use has many other benefits. Cleveland Clinic credits hot tub use for helping people decrease symptoms of depression, manage muscle aches, decrease the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, temporarily lower their blood pressure, and improve their sleep.
The pros of owning a hot tub continue beyond physical and mental health. Quite simply, using a hot tub can help improve your quality of life in ways that may not be quantifiable. For example, creating your own hot tub haven in your home or backyard where you can go to relax, unwind, and partake in something that you enjoy can help you improve your quality of life. Taking time to do things you love is important for everyone, especially in our busy societies.
Spending time in your hot tub with family, friends, or loved ones can also help you take your mind off the stressors of your day and instead refocus on the things that, and the people who, truly matter. It’s easy to get caught up in the daily grind. However, when you prioritize spending time doing the things that make you happy with the people that make you happy, you can achieve a more balanced life. Simply recalibrating the work-life balance can vastly improve your quality of life.
Benefits of owning a hot tub:
- Reduce, or help manage, stress
- Decrease depression symptoms
- Alleviate pain, including muscle aches and menstrual pain
- Decrease the risk of developing cardiovascular disease
- Temporarily lower blood pressure
- Improve sleep
- Connect with friends and family
- Prioritize doing things you love
- Regain work-life balance
- Improve quality of life
When it comes down to it, owning a hot tub can truly enhance your life in many ways. While there are some tasks associated with hot tub ownership, such as routine maintenance, the time you spend enjoying your hot tub, and the benefits of doing so, far outweigh the “cons” of making sure your hot tub is ready when you are. And with incredible new technologies, such as True Water™, even the drawback of having to maintain your hot tub is minimalized to mere minutes each month, and the potential other cons—such as chemical use and chemical smell or feel—are practically eliminated. With True™, you have the solution to any hesitations preventing you from becoming a hot tub owner.
Purchasing a high-quality hot tub with incredible features such as True™, excellent energy efficiency, a superior hot tub cover, and the Jacuzzi® SmartTub® System to help you monitor usage and keep your operating costs lowered can ensure the longevity of your hot tub. This way, the money you spend on your hot tub will become an investment that will bring you comfort and relaxation for many years.
After reading this article and weighing hot tub pros and cons, you have the information you need to make the best, most educated decision for your needs. To explore your chosen hot tub’s pros and cons, a visit to your local hot tub dealer can be very educational. Here you can do a wet test on the model you like best to ensure you love how it feels to you, and speak with a reputable hot tub representative about the details of having your dream hot tub delivered and installed in your home or backyard.
*Clean is defined as the removal of microscopic (down to 3-micron level, varies by model) debris from the water.
**Chlorine can also be added. Number is reflective of water without chemicals. Refer to the owner’s manual for further information.
Affiliations: Jacuzzi® is a registered trademark of Jacuzzi Group. All rights reserved.
Medical disclaimer: This information is not intended to prescribe a particular diagnosis or course of action. We are not medical professionals. Please contact your GP or other medical professional for advice if you have any concerns about your current health or well-being.
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