Ways to Relax at Home. Have Your Own Spa Day

Finding time to relax is key to a healthy lifestyle. Not taking time to recharge can be detrimental to your health. High stress levels can lower your life span and cause health problems. It is hard to find peace of mind with a demanding schedule, and/or a tight budget. Some people may feel their options are limited and purchase a spa membership to relax; however, that desire is soon shattered due to the busy staff, the abundance of people, and limited services. But, there is no need to leave the comfort of your home to unwind and reflect. You can treat yourself anytime of the day with an in-home-spa.

Your hot tub can be more than just a hot tub. Try these steps and turn your hot tub into the ultimate in-home-spa experience.

Lighting
Simply by dimming the lights, helps you be less aware of your surroundings and more inwardly focused. It creates a harmonious atmosphere to soothe the body, mind, and soul.

*Scented Candles/Incense

Aromatherapy, is practiced to improve the state of your physical and emotional well-being. Certain scents such as: lavender, camomile, bergamot, sandalwood, and mandarin help calm the nervous system and lower stress levels.

 *Relaxing Music

Music affects thoughts and emotions. It has been proven music helps lower blood pressure, anxiety levels, and heart rate. Listen to tranquil melodies that will ease you into a state of bliss.

*Hot Stone Therapy
Hot stones help release toxins and reduce overall pain and stress. Many people who suffer from arthritis, use Hot Stone Therapy to relieve pain caused by the condition.
Use Basalt Stones for its smooth, light, and gentle texture. Before use, heat the stones in boiling water (and also to sanitize the rocks). Allow the rocks to cool to a tolerable temperature. Massage in a gentle circular motion all over the body; or place the heated rocks in areas where you experience pain; or in areas to relax tired and tense muscles.
Making time to escape the everyday stress life brings is challenging; however, there is no need to compromise to find time for yourself. An in-home-spa will provide you the flexibility to indulge at your leisure. You can easily create your private paradise without the hassle, cost, and time with an in-home-spa.

Special Softub Coupon

Softub is simply the best, most energy efficient and practical hot tub you can buy. It sets up so easily wherever you want, and plugs into any standard 110 volt outlet.

Not only can you take advantage of Factory Direct Pricing on your Softub, with up to $700 off, we will even send you a FREE GIFT of a Spa Vac ($75 Value) when you call today.

Did you know that Softub has been in business longer than any hot tub manufacturer priced in the $3000-$5000 range? We have been Made in the USA since 1986. We also offer a FIVE YEAR Warranty on all new Softubs, including the motor!

Of course your order will also include the custom made thermal locking cover, your first water treatment kit, a water care guide, and filter. For a limited time, we will even pick up the tab on your shipping,
saving you even more money! 

So what are you waiting for? All major credit cards are accepted, or you can choose to spread out your investment with our monthly plans. ZERO Down and ZERO Interest for 12 months! You can get a Model 300 with wooden surround decking for only about $186 per month (minimum monthly payment).

Ozone and Spas

 What way can you keep your spa clean - WITHOUT chemicals......or at least very little? That's where an ozone generator can come in useful.  Ozone generators have been factory-installed on hot tubs for about 25 years. Have you ever thought about what’s IN your spa?Your spa contains heated water. That water needs to be treated to stay fresh. 

Hot tub manufacturers realized that installing ozone generators on their hot tubs would be helpful, especially if you want to reduce your chemical usage. Ozone will provide a powerful sanitizing component for their hot tubs as a first line of defense,  protecting you and your family from viruses and bacteria. At the same time, it makes water chemistry components much easier to deal with. Ozone does NOT eliminate the need for small quantities of back up sanitation, but it does greatly reduce the need for bromine or chlorine.Ozone is organic, biodegradable, 100% natural, AND 3,000 times FASTER than chlorine at killing anti-microbials (which is a fancy word for viruses and bacteria).

What exactly is Ozone?  Ozone is a gas made up of three oxygen atoms.  It doesn't keep the three atoms for long. Oxygen is made up of two atoms. Here is what happens - as soon as ozone finds an oxidizeable substance (virus, bacteria, mold, fungus, yeast, body oils, other sticky stuff), ozone does its job and is gone. So, if the spa is dirty, ozone’s probably done it’s job in milliseconds.  If the spa is clean, ozone gets a little bored and might travel into the spa.  All spas are different. Ask your dealer if your spa contains an ozonator if you are interested. 

Just remember this - Ozone does NOT eliminate the need for chlorine or bromine. It reduces the amount which you need to put in.

What if my skin can't take chlorine?

When we talk to customers at spa shows and the subject of spa care comes up, one of the questions that occasionally gets asked is: What if my skin can't handle chlorine or bromine? 

For those of us with extra sensative skin, we encourage you to check out BAQUASpa. BAQUASpa provides powerful, long-lasting protection against bacteria. Its very easy to use, bromine-free and chlorine-free, so it's gentle on your eyes, hair and skin.  


Keeping your spa water clean & fresh shouldn't have to irritate your skin. A few minutes in the spa can soak away the aches, strains and general stress of everyday life. No wonder spa owners look for the same things from the products they use: simple, no-nonsense protection against bacteria, and water that is fresh, clear and inviting. 

Patients Say Hydrotherapy Is More Effective Than Lyrica

The above chart is the combined results of a 3 year study by Cure Together. Cure Together is a worldwide group of patients who have pooled their resources in order to find effective treatments. In this study the patients are all suffering from Fibromyalgia.

The chart rates medicines by their effectiveness and also their popularity with doctors.  If a treatment is listed in the upper right segment of the chart, it would be both popular (widely recommended), and considered effective. As you can see, the top treatments are pretty simple - hot bath, rest, and plenty of sleep.

One small problem - Fibromyalgia sufferers often have difficulty getting much sleep or rest due to their constant pain. In face, sleep disorders are a common symptom of Fibromyalgia. Very little is understood about the disease, which is why a study done by PATIENTS is critical.

One of the most interesting factors is that Hydrotherapy (using water to treat & heal the body) is rated by patients as a very effective method of pain relief. Medications such as Lyrica, Cymbalta, and even Prozac are widely known and presecribed by doctors as treatments - yet are not considered to be effective in terms of pain relief.

What's really amazing - you can get your own hot tub for about what it would cost you to buy less than a year's worth of any of the above medications.

Thinking About Buying a Hot Tub? Read This...

Generally speaking, the words “hot tub” and “spa” mean the same thing. If you are thinking about getting a hot tub, you'll want to consider the best value for your budget within the “portable” spa category. Portable means that your spa can be moved easily.

Here are some factors to consider in your buying process.

Size: Spa size is typically affected by the available space which you have in your desired location, and by the number of people you want your spa to hold.

Comfort: The comfort of the hot tub's seating is very important. To ensure that your comfort level is met, be sure to sit in the spa before purchasing. It's also highly recommended that you “wet test” the spa; this will give you the best indication of how comfortable it is for you and other intended users. Comfort factors include seating depth and variety, footwell space, lounge fit, access to hottub controls, ease of entry and exit, and cushioned headrests.

Hydrotherapy Performance: This area is highly subjective. Some people want a powerful hydromassage, while others only want to use their spa primarily for soaking. If you're looking to maximize your hydromassage experience, consider the types of jets and the jet placement. Don't be fooled by jet count alone. What's more important is jet variety and how the jets are positioned within the spa. A spa that provides maximum hydrotherapy will address all of the body's major muscle groups. You'll also want to consider jet flow adjustability, the features that allow you to customize your massage by regulating the amount of air and/or water supplied to the jets.

Air Jet System: Many hot tubs feature an air jet system that produces air bubbles from fittings throughout the spa to provide a very gentle soft–tissue massage. While this isn't an essential feature, many people enjoy the sensation it provides.

Reliability: Buying a hot tub that will last over time is an important consideration for most potential spa owners. Look for a spa that is well-built, uses high-quality materials and components, and is backed by a reputable dealer. Length of time in business and reputations can tell you a great deal. Finally, ask for a copy of the warranty, and determine if the dealer and hottub manufacturer are willing and prepared to support it.

Ease of Maintenance: Most likely, you're looking for a hot tub that won't require a lot of your time to keep the water clean and clear, and that will preserve its appearance over time.
To maintain good water quality, consider a Corona Discharge (CD) ozone generator. This type of ozone generator will reduce the amount of sanitizer needed, and help keep the water crisp and clean. CD systems last longer than alternative ozone systems. Also, consider the type of filtration system and square footage of filtration. Generally, “premium” spas feature small circulation pumps that continuously filter the water and provide the necessary flow to allow the heater to constantly maintain the set temperature.

Energy Efficiency: Your spa's operating cost will be primarily determined by its ability to retain heat. Ensure that the hottub has effective insulation for the shell and plumbing. Full foam insulation surrounding the shell, combined with a custom fit spa cover that forms an insulated barrier around the bar top, are essential to keeping heat in and cold out.

Clean That Filter

How long your spa filter lasts will depend on the type of water care system you are using, how well you care for the filters, as well as the type of filters you have. Here are a few tips! 

Proper filter care is very important. If filters are not cared for properly or disposed in the appropriate amount of time, not only will water clarity be difficult to maintain, but major mechanical failures can occur.

During the last several years that we have been in business, we have had over 20 different filters for our hot tub models! These filters fall into 3 main categories:

• Standard paper filters*
  
• MicroClean II filters (For 880 series Sundance spas 2005+)
  
• Tri-X filters (optional for All Hot Spring models and standard on the larger models 2006+)
  

Standard paper filters have a life expectancy of 1 ½ - 2 years if cared for properly.

• Baqua Spa: For tubs on the BaquaSpa chemical system, follow the 2x2 system. Every TWO weeks, please remove your filter and rinse with water. Every TWO months, soak your filter(s) overnight in the BaquaSpa filter cleaning solution.
  
  
• Nature II/Chlorine: For tubs on the nature II/chlorine system, the filters should be soaked in Brilliance for spas filter cleaner every time you drain your spa.

Micro-Clean 

*Please note that the small white micro clean filter for older Sundance spas and current 780 series Sundance spas MUST be replaced every 3-4 months! This cannot be cleaned!

Micro-Clean II

MicroClean II filters should last anywhere  from 6-9 months depending on hot tub use. Cleaning this product in a filter cleaning solution will cause it to disintegrate.

• Baqua Spa: For tubs on the BaquaSpa chemical system, spa performance will be greatly increased by remove the filter and rinsing with a hose on a monthly basis
  
  
• Nature II/Chlorine: For tubs on the nature II/chlorine system, the filter should not need to be rinsed.

Tri-X filters have a life expectancy of up to 5 years.

• Baqua Spa: Soak your filters in "BaquaSpa filter cleaner" over night at least every 3 months. Do not put your filters in the dishwasher
  
  
• Nature II/Chlorine: Because the filters can become clogged with body oils, they should be chemically cleaned every 3-4 months using “Brilliance Filter Cleaner”
  
  

• Dishwasher cleaning: As long as you're not using BaquaSpa, you can put the tri-x filters in the dishwasher, but we do not suggest this as the only method of cleaning them. If you choose to occasionally clean your filters this way, make sure there is no detergent in the water, no rinse agent present and that your dishwasher is not on the dry cycle.

This should give you a few tips on filters. Please write in with any other questions.