How to prevent cloudy water in your swimming pool or hot tub: A simple guide

Cloudy Water:

• Causes of Cloudiness: Suspended particles too small for the filter, primarily introduced by bathers.
• These particles include:
• Environmental debris (dirt, grass)
• Organic matter (dead skin, body oils)
• Man-made contamination (cosmetics, detergents)
• Other factors: Heavy bather load and low sanitiser levels.
• Solutions: Testing and Balancing Water Chemistry: Maintaining correct pH, alkalinity, and sanitiser levels.
• Shock Dosing: Oxidizing impurities with chlorine or non-chlorine shock treatments.
• Filter Maintenance: Regular rinsing and monthly cleaning with specialized products; replacement every 12-24 months.
• Clarifiers: Binding small particles for easier filtration.
• Prevention: Showering before use (without soap).
• Avoiding lotions, cosmetics, and detergents in the hot tub.
• Using a foot bath.
• Keeping the cover on when not in use.
• Regular shock dosing and clarifier use.

Water Conservation:

• Monitoring Water Use: Installing a water meter for awareness and cost tracking.
• Preventative Maintenance: Regular maintenance is cheaper than reviving a neglected hot tub.
• Minimizing Water Loss: Using hoses with trigger nozzles.
• Repairing leaks promptly.
• Avoiding splashing.
• Reusing emptied water for gardening (with caution).
• Reducing Evaporation:Keeping the cover on.
• Maintaining lower water temperatures.