Understanding Biofilm in Your Hot Tub: What It Is and How to Prevent It
Biofilm is a slimy layer of bacteria and other microorganisms that can build up in your hot tub over time. It forms on surfaces that are regularly exposed to water, like your hot tub’s plumbing, filters, and even the walls. This buildup not only makes your hot tub less pleasant to use, but it can also lead to cloudy water, unpleasant odors, and health issues if left untreated.
What Causes Biofilm?
Biofilm is caused by bacteria and other organic matter that enter your hot tub, often from body oils, lotions, and other contaminants. Once these bacteria attach to surfaces in your hot tub, they start to multiply and create a protective layer that is resistant to normal sanitizers like chlorine or bromine.
Biofilm is caused by bacteria and other organic matter that enter your hot tub, often from body oils, lotions, and other contaminants. Once these bacteria attach to surfaces in your hot tub, they start to multiply and create a protective layer that is resistant to normal sanitizers like chlorine or bromine.
Why Biofilm is a Problem
Biofilm doesn’t just make your hot tub look and feel unclean—it can also clog your filters and reduce the efficiency of your hot tub’s heating and circulation systems. Worse, it can harbor harmful bacteria, making your hot tub water unsafe to use.
Biofilm doesn’t just make your hot tub look and feel unclean—it can also clog your filters and reduce the efficiency of your hot tub’s heating and circulation systems. Worse, it can harbor harmful bacteria, making your hot tub water unsafe to use.
Preventing and Treating Biofilm
Regular maintenance and proper chemical balance are key to preventing biofilm. Cleaning your filters, running your hot tub regularly, and using the right sanitizers can help keep biofilm at bay. Occasionally, a special product called a biofilm remover may be needed to thoroughly clean your hot tub’s plumbing and surfaces.
Regular maintenance and proper chemical balance are key to preventing biofilm. Cleaning your filters, running your hot tub regularly, and using the right sanitizers can help keep biofilm at bay. Occasionally, a special product called a biofilm remover may be needed to thoroughly clean your hot tub’s plumbing and surfaces.
Free Water Testing at Peterborough Landscape Supply
At Peterborough Landscape Supply, we offer free water testing to make sure your hot tub water is safe, clean, and crystal clear—whether it’s a brand we sell or not. Bring in a sample of your water, and our experts will help you with the right products and advice to keep your hot tub in top condition.
At Peterborough Landscape Supply, we offer free water testing to make sure your hot tub water is safe, clean, and crystal clear—whether it’s a brand we sell or not. Bring in a sample of your water, and our experts will help you with the right products and advice to keep your hot tub in top condition.
Stop by Peterborough Landscape Supply today for your free water test and to learn more about keeping your hot tub safe and enjoyable all year round!