We always recommend rinsing off before a soak in the hot tub. This reduces the likelihood of contaminants like lotions, oils, and beauty products from creating build-up in your spa. This can also extend the time between needing to drain and refill your spa (something that’s especially beneficial during the winter months).
Maybe your family is used to showering before entering the hot tub, but are you wondering if you’re allowed to ask guests to?
The answer is yes!
Just like wiping their shoes on the doormat to keep your floors clean, your guests can help keep your hot tub clean by rinsing off before a soak.
An outdoor shower near your hot tub area is a quick and easy way for your guests to rinse off — while already in their swimsuits. This can help remove any beauty products from the skin as well as any lingering detergent residue that may be on their swimsuits.
If your outdoor shower is close to your hot tub, it makes it so simple for quests to rinse quickly and then melt into the warm waters of the hot tub right away.
Planning and building an outdoor shower can be a fun project on its own because the area can be as simple or as built out as you would like for it to be. You may even find that the shower was the missing piece to your ideal outdoor oasis!
When it comes to asking guests to rinse before a soak, treat the request like any other “house rule.” You can even say it just like that: we like for everyone to rinse before getting in to help keep the water clean. A cute sign saying “Please rinse before you dip” can be a fun addition to your hot tub décor.
No one can argue with a request meant to help keep everyone clean, comfortable, and healthy!