A hot tub sitting right outside your door beckons you during the cold winter months. From enjoying the warm bubbling water as the snow falls, to gazing at the stars in the clear winter sky, we think that winter is best enjoyed from the hot tub! While it’s tempting to spend an entire evening in your spa, there are plenty of reasons to be smart about how long you’re soaking when it’s cold outside.
Time your soaks to avoid overheating
Twenty minutes is the recommended soak time. With the cold air surrounding you, you may feel the temptation to stay in much longer. Your body temperature will continue to rise as you soak, and moving from extreme heat to extreme cold can cause exhaustion and stress for your body. Instead of staying in the hot tub for long intervals, take breaks between 20-minute soaks to go inside, drink a glass of water, and allow your body’s temperature to regulate before heading back into the spa.
Stay hydrated
In the winter, you may not notice how thirsty you get during your soak. Remember to bring some water out to the spa with you so that you can stay hydrated while you relax in your hot tub. Alcohol is very dehydrating, so save any alcoholic beverages until after you’ve enjoyed your spa.
Turn down the jets
The jet action of your water can cool it down when the temperatures outside have dropped. The bubbling, churning of the water exposes more water surface to the air and mixes the cold air in with the top levels of water. While soaking in cold winter weather, alternate between soaking with the jets on and a quiet soak with them off. When the spa is not in use, be sure that the jets are turned off. This can keep your water at your desired temperature longer, so that the spa requires less work to heat back up to the temperature you set.
Replace the cover when the spa is empty
Heat escapes your spa quicker when you use it during cold weather. While your spa works to keep the water heated to your desired temperature, it can’t always keep up with the outside air that is cooling the water during extremely cold winter weather. Longer soaks leave your hot tub uncovered for extended periods of time, and you may notice the water cooling by a few degrees. When you’re ready to leave your spa, re-seal your Weather Shield Super Seal Cover to keep the heat in and keep snow and cold air out. With the cover on, your spa can heat back up to your desired temperature, so that it’s ready to be used the next time you head out for a soak.
Simple steps can keep you healthy and your spa running at optimal performance all winter long. Learn more about how you can enjoy Dream Maker Spas throughout the winter and all year long by visiting your local dealer.