What’s Hot in Hot Tubs? Salt Water! Top 7 Reasons Why a Salt Water Hot Tub is the Way to Go!

January 25, 2011 By Alice Leave a Comment

Have you heard about salt water hot tubs?  They’re the hottest thing in the hot tub world. And, the ACE Salt Water  System for Hot Spring Spas and Limelight Hot Tubs is salt water perfection! Our Oympic Hot Tub Company customers have been snapping up these systems because they understand the value of having hot tub water care that is simple!  66% of all Hot Spring Spas are being sold with the ACE system!!

The sad thing is that there are people who are not buying hot tubs because they still think that adding chlorine every day, using a test kit, trying to balance the water with pH up and down and all sorts of other products is the way it has to be. WRONG! The NEW ACE Salt Water Sanitizing System has taken hot tub water care a quantum leap into the future.  Hands down ACE makes hot tub water care easy, safe, cost-effective, environmentally responsible, natural, and, just plain, enjoyable. In other words, everything you want for your hot tub care!!

The ACE SALT Water Sanitizing System uses a diamond electrode to automatically generate natural cleaning power using salt and water.  This system is only available on Hot Spring Spas and Limelight Hot Tubs.  Here are the top 7 reasons why salt water with the ACE system is the way to go:

1. Water is softer, cleaner. Looks, feels and smells fresh. No more cloudy water or dank odors.

2. Water is sparkling clean which means sanitary and safe for you and your family.

3. You’ll have fewer bottled products to buy, measure, pour and worry about.

4. You’ll save time because it’s more hands free.

5. You’ll own a water care system that’s the ONLY easy system on the market today.  It’s automated and more hands-free. One glance tells you it’s working!

6. You’ll eliminate dry skin, irritated eyes and chlorine odors. A huge bonus for children and those with sensitive skin (just about everyone these days!).

7. It’s environmentally safe and natural. You’ll have greater peace of mind knowing you’re not bathing in a vat of chemicals. The ACE system generates the precise amount of cleaners your Hot Spring Spa or Limelight Hot Tub requires based on its size and your use level. Since there are no excess chemicals, which often occur with manual dosing, your spa water should last longer between changes. That conserves water and saves you money. When you do drain your spa, the water has less impact on the environment because only salt has been added to the balanced water.

If you don’t have an ACE Salt Water Sanitizing System, you’re working too hard on hot tub care  and NOT getting the clean water and soft skin you should demand. Come into any Olympic Hot Tub Company location for a free demonstration.

RES EST SERVAS VOLUPTAS. Pleasure is serious business.

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Looking For Easy Hot Tub Care? Find it Here.

January 5, 2011 By Alice Leave a Comment

One of the big myths about hot tub ownership is that they are hard to care for. Where there’s a myth, there’s usually some truth. In fact, older hot tubs are harder to care for than new Hot Spring Spas. And, I will say with no hesitation after almost 34 years in the hot tub business that all hot tubs without SilkBalance are definitely hard to take care of. They’ll take more time, energy, effort and money without really giving you what you want: clean, clear water that doesn’t dry out your skin.

Read one family’s story about their fear of hot tub care and what’s happened since they purchased a new hot tub from Olympic Hot Tub Company:

We purchased our first hot tub from Olympic in Issaquah in September of  2010 and we absolutely love it.  We had a wonderful experience with Jon Hutter and the staff at the Issaquah store.

We have never owned a hot tub and were nervous about the required upkeep and how the chemicals would affect our skin.  We (myself, my wife, and two boys) all have sensitive skin, and were concerned about how we might react to prolonged use of the hot tub.

Well, we could not have been happier to learn about SilkBalance and its impact on our hot tub and our skin!  We’ve been using the product for several months, and our hot tub at least 4 days a week during that time.  We have been surprised at how easy it is to own and maintain this tub, and we always experience clean and soft water whenever we use it.

Our skin feels great, and we recommend the product to all of our friends and family who own hot tubs. Thank you for recommending this product to your customers, and for helping us enjoy owning and using our hot tub! I have attached a photo of our happy family in front of our new Hot Spring Prodigy, holding a bottle of SilkBalance.

Best Regards,
John & Christa Bruno
Proud owners of a 2010 Hot Spring Prodigy
Snoqualmie, WA 98065

Start the New Year right! Make your hot tub clean, easy care and soft on your skin with SilkBalance. There’s a money back guarantee. You have everything to gain and nothing to lose!

SANUM PER AQUA. Latin for Health through water.

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Hot Tub Water Care Has Come a Long Way-SilkBalance is Amazing Says Happy User

December 22, 2010 By Alice Leave a Comment

Here’s an email I received last week from a new Olympic Hot Tub customer.  The good news is that he loves the easy care of SilkBalance. The sad news is that he was without a hot tub for 15 years because of the difficulty of  keeping the water clean and clear!

Read on:

Dear Olympic:  We recently purchased a Freeflow TriStar Hot Tub from Olympic Hot Tub Company. At two previous residences we had a hot tub and actually removed our last one nearly15 years ago because it was just too much work to keep the tub and water clean.  We are amazed at how far things have come since then.  With minimal effort our tub and water are always sparkly clean. The addition of a small amount of  SilkBalance once a week is a major reason why our tub is always clean, clear and ready for the next soak.    Thank you!

Gregg May

Freeflow TriStar Hot Tub

Gig Harbor, WA

Thanks to Gregg for writing and sharing his experience with SilkBalance. I hear from so many hot tub owners that they are about to give up or have given up on the hot tub because of the difficulty of maintenance. But that’s all over!

SilkBalance to the rescue! If you’re not using  it in your hot tub, stop the hassles and join the clean water revolution. Easy, easy care. Soft Smooth Skin. Fall in love with your hot tub all over again. There’s nothing else like it.

SANUM PER AQUA. Latin for Health through Water.

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Create a Japanese Hot Spring Experience in Your Hot Tub

December 15, 2010 By Alice 1 Comment

One of my favorite hot tub scents is a dry powder of hot spring essence called: Magma Onsen Beppu. Magma Onsen is made from the waters of the famous Umijgoku onsen (hot spring) located in Beppu, Japan which you can see in the photo has turquoise water from geothermal hot springs.

This bath salt formula is one of the most popular bath products in Japan. Japanese women, and even men, rave about it’s ability to smooth and soften the skin as well as provide a relaxing, soothing soak. A special blend of perfumes and fragrances are added to enhance relaxation and engage the senses. It has a fresh, clean scent and contains potassium, magnesium and other volcanic minerals from the 1200 year old therapeutic hot springs in Japan.

In Beppu, soakers use the hot springs for “medical purposes” as well as relaxation. At the famed Beppu Research Institute, arthritis and rheumatism sufferers experience temporary relief from aching joints while soaking. Magma Onsen helps to maintain the acid/alkaline balance of the skin with a ph of 7.5 to 8.5 while providing a deeper relaxation to over-worked, stressed, and tired muscles and joints. It’s safe for hot tub filtration and plumbing systems and can be used in either hot tub, spa or bath tub.

Many of our customers swear that it has an analgesic effect that lasts longer and causes deeper relief than soaking in their Hot Spring Spa without it. We weren’t able to supply it for almost a year and during that time a woman came into the Olympic Hot Tub Company Seattle store hoping to purchase a can. She’d just run out and couldn’t be without it. When she heard that we we out of stock with no current importer, she burst into tears. Dramatic? Yes.  But she said between sobs that Magma Onsen Beppu was the only thing that helped her leg cramps. She put some in her Hot Spring Spa once a week and soaked every night for 100% relief from pain.

Suffering from arthritis, fibromyalgia, joint pain? Magma Onsen Beppu in your hot tub is worth a try! NOTE: Magma Onsen Beppu is not a sanitizer or pH adjuster-it’s a scent with analgesic properties.

It’s available in all Olympic Hot Tub Company stores and in our e-store.

SANUM PER AQUA. Latin for Health through Water.

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Hot Tub Salesman with Eczema Couldn’t Soak Until He Used SilkBalance!

December 13, 2010 By Alice Leave a Comment

My guest blogger today is Brandon Jones, Sales Associate in our Everett Olympic Hot Tub store.  Brandon had (that is past tense..) a skin condition called eczema.

At Olympic every sales person is asked to try all of the Hot Spring Spas in the store so they’ll be familiar with the seating and feel of each one. How better to help a customer decide which one to choose? But with his eczema, Brandon had a real problem.  Every time he soaked his skin would get red & itchy.  As a successful hot tub salesman AND avid marathon runner, Brandon was missing what hot tub soaking could do for him and his customers until we as a company switched to using SilkBalance in all of our hot tubs and included it with every sale.

Here’s his story:

“Eczema, even the name sounds awful. Growing up with the condition I found out how tricky it was to adjust my life to avoid the painful and embarrassing presence of it.

And sadly, one thing I had to avoid was hot tubs.  Even as I embarked on my career with Olympic Hot Tub Company five years ago, I was advised not to use a spa too frequently because of the irritation that would always follow a soak.

About the only solution at that time was to literally coat myself with pharmaceutical lotions, which not only is costly but greasy and messy and would only sooth what was already itchy and red.  So when I was told to I had to go through “training” and sit in each spa, I was a little scared.  What I was surprised to find was with the Everfresh ozone equipped in each Hot Spring Spa, the level of chlorine was cut to a level that I could comfortably use the spa without any major redness or itchiness.  Still, slight flares would occasionally come and I was left looking for my lotion.

But then I caught word that we were going to introduce SilkBalance to all spas sold by Olympic. Needless to say I was more than curious to see what the fuss was over.  It was obvious what the balance side of the name stood for.  I was already trained on how it was completely simple (just 2-4 ounces a week) and didn’t require weekly testing.  But the silk in the name had me wondering, so I boldly took the SilkBalance test.

And to be honest, it was unlike any spa experience I’ve ever had.  The water was softer and made my skin smoother after toweling off.  Even hours after leaving the spa I didn’t get the slightest bit of irritation.  Since then I gladly “test” new spas as soon as they’re heated, knowing in full confidence my personal curse of eczema won’t bother me.  And that alone is enough to give me ease of mind while soaking.  And to recommend it to everyone who owns a hot tub!!”

If you suffer from dry skin, eczema or any skin condition that keeps you from enjoying the benefits of hot tub soaking, your troubles are over.  See the hundreds of testimonials on our website from hot tub owners who had all but given up on their hot tubs!  SilkBalance got them back into the hot tub made  soaking a real joy all over again.

Isn’t it time you tried SilkBalance? Imagine what it will do for your skin if you don’t have skin problems. My husband and I use it in our Hot Spring Prodigy and my skin has never been softer or felt better. I still have a full bottle of Kiehl’s Creme de Corps that I bought 2 years ago as winter temperatures made my skin so dry I couldn’t use the hot tub.  Now, I’ve saved a lot of  money on expensive creams and like Brandon I can truly enjoy my hot tub!

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Hot Tub Owner Writes: “SilkBalance in our Hot Tub Saves My Wife and Kids from Dry Itchy Skin

November 12, 2010 By Alice Leave a Comment

There’s nothing like hearing from a happy hot tub owner. Brian Shepard emailed his thoughts on SilkBalance natural water care for spas and hot tubs because he’s now able to enjoy his tub. What a concept! That’s why he bought it in the first place. His two bright eyed children are pictured sitting on the cover of the family Hot Spring Vanguard:

” Before we discovered Silk Balance, keeping the chemicals at the right levels in our hot tub seemed to be a constant battle.  In addition, the water left my wife and kids with itchy and dry skin.  My days of driving to the hot tub store to buy lots of chemicals are finally over.  Silk Balance is so easy to use that I sometimes wonder if there must be more that I should be doing.  I simply add 4-ounces of Silk Balance to my Hot Springs Vanguard tub once a week and spend the rest of the time enjoying it with my family.  Silk Balance rocks!

Brian Shepard
Mukilteo, WA
Hot tub model = Hot Springs Vanguard

Switch to SilkBalance, have it auto-shopped to your home and enjoy all of the benefits that Brian writes about.  It’s funny that he questions whether he should be doing more!  That would be true if he were using any other water treatment plan. I’ve used it in my own hot tub- a Hot Spring Prodigy- for two years and couldn’t be happier. It’s easy and no more dry skin!! Try it-I guarantee it will change you life.

SANUM PER AQUA. Latin for Health through Water.

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Third Time’s A Charm: Owners of Their Third Hot Tub Find It Easiest to Care For

October 26, 2010 By Alice Leave a Comment

It’s hard to believe that portable spas have been around for 30+ years. But it’s true. There are a lot of old spas in backyards that need to be replaced. The old junkers out there are difficult to take care of and are certainly no longer giving their owners the relaxation they’re craving.  To prove the point, take it from  Carla Malich who’s now happy with her 3rd spa after finding the solution to her past problems! You won’t have to buy 3 spas to find the right one, if you take her advice:

Hi Alice:

Attached is a picture of our hot tub ( Hot Spring Jetsetter) that we have had for about a year and myself with a bottle of “Silk Balance”.

This is our third hot tub and by far the easiest to care for.

The most difficult part of having a spa was the constant mixing and testing to stabilize the chemicals. We have truly enjoyed our latest hot tub as we don’t have to spend all of our time trying to keep the water smelling and looking good since we now use Silk Balance. What a wonderful solution for anyone with a spa.

Sincerely,                                                                                                                                                                                 Carla (and Marco) Malich

Gig Harbor, WA 98335

It’s the combination of owning a Hot Spring Spa-the easiest care spa on the market AND the use of  SilkBalance that’s made Carla’s life a whole lot better.

Got an old junker in your back yard? Now the time to trade it in for a Hot Spring Spa that will be truly relaxing and easy care! Life’s too short for hassles.

SANUM PER AQUA. Latin for Health through Water.

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20 Years of Hot Tubbing and Finally No More Itchy Skin

October 9, 2010 By Alice Leave a Comment

Here’s an email I received from a longtime customer about his hot tub water care.  The sad part? He’s suffered for 20 years with dry, itch skin after his nightly soak. What a dedicated hot tubber! A nightly soak despite dry skin!! I almost cried reading his email. Read what happened when he switched to SilkBalance and note how clear is water is in the photo.

Dear Olympic Hot Tub:

For 20 years I have owned a Hot Spring Spa, and for 20 years, I have put up with dry itchy skin after my nightly soak. Then I tried SilkBalance. The water really does feel silky and so does your skin. I was sold on SilkBalance after one soak. Once you try SilkBalance, you’ll be sold on it, too.

Gary McFarland
Silverdale, WA
Hot Spring Spa Vanguard model-our second hot tub from Olympic Hot Tub Company

Have you been suffering from dry skin after your nightly soak?! If that’s your story, change it now.  SilkBalance restores hot tubbing to fun again, and, like Gary says, once you try it you’ll be sold on it, too. What’s stopping you? With a 100% money back guarantee, there’s every reason for you to TRY IT!

RES EST SERVAS VOLUPTAS. Pleasure is serious business.

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How to Have A Hot Tub That’s “Pono”: Top 6 Tips For the Right Water Care

October 6, 2010 By Alice 3 Comments

Is Your Hot Tub Pono?

Having a pono hot tub means having the water “right”, “correct”, “properly maintained.” We had a restful vacation on the Big Island last spring where the word pono is used in almost every conversation.  The dictionary gives pono many meanings, but at it’s heart it means  “being in tune with the earth.”

Here are 6 tips for maintaining a hot tub that’s pono:
TIP #1: Use only chemical products specifically labeled for hot tubs and spas. Read the fine print on the label. Swimming pool chemicals should never be used to treat a spa or hot tub. Using pool chemicals can cause severe water problems related to pH and mineral content and have a long-term harmful effect on your spa equipment. Be pono with the right water care products.

TIP#2: BUY AMERICAN MADE CHEMICALS for safety, reliability and effectiveness. Avoid big box store chemicals including online chemical sellers with no local ties. Most big box stores offer both swimming pool and spa/hot tub chemicals. The problem with buying big box chemicals is that you don’t know what you are getting. One example I saw lately is a product sold in a box store for use in oxidizing hot tub water.  It turned out to be the same product as a swimming pool chemical just re-packaged! The problem with using this chemical in a spa/hot tub is that it can cause severe damage to the heater and is a dangerous product to use and handle. Much of what the big box stores sell comes from overseas and can contain contaminants, fillers and binders. Many of these fillers and binders can cause surface staining and have caused severe skin rashes on bathers. You don’t need to be a chemist when you buy spa chemicals made in America.  All SeaKlear Spa products are made in America. You’ll be pono, have peace of mind, fewer problems AND protect your spa equipment.

TIP #3: Stick to the same brand for all chemical products for your hot tub. Do not mix brands! Buy and use all spa products in the same brand family. This ensures that you are getting the same percentage, dosage and  chemicals that work with each other on a consistent basis. Switching brands and buying strictly on price can lead to chemistry problems and damage to your spa. One example is clarifiers. There is a misconception that clarifiers should be used only when the water turns cloudy. Clarifiers will work to clear cloudy water, but the real purpose of a clarifier is to prevent water from becoming cloudy in the first place. Clarifiers should be used weekly. It doesn’t make a difference what type of clarifier is used for water quality as long as it’s a natural non-petroleum based clarifier. However, those who are environmentally conscious will purchase SeaKlear Spa Natural Clarifier which is eco-friendly and made from crab shells. Be pono with products in harmony with each other.

TIP #4: Hot tubs are NOT small swimming pools. Read your owners’ manual so you’ll have an understanding of what’s involved in proper maintenance and care. You’re pono when you know what you’re doing!

TIP #5: Buy water care products in recyclable containers AND recycle them where you purchased them. Only SeaKlear packages all of its products in recyclable containers AND you’ll receive $1.00 off on your next purchase of that item when you bring in the empty container for recycling to any Olympic Hot Tub Company store. That’s pono.

TIP #5: Trust your local spa professional and buy local, in other words the dealer who sold you the hot tub or spa. If your original dealer is out of business, look for a Hot Spring Spa dealer. They’re located all across the United States and they are likely to be the oldest hot tub dealer in your town or city. And, typically they’ve had years of experience and can help you understand the water in your tub and how best to care for it.  Of course, if you live in the Puget Sound area, come to Olympic Hot Tub Company for all of your water care products. We’ve 33 years of experience. Your goal should always be a crystal clear, clean water soaking experience and being pono.

SANUM PER AQUA . Latin for Health through Water.

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Poetic Words About Hot Tub Water Care

September 21, 2010 By Alice 1 Comment

It’s not every day that I get a poem about hot tub water care. Most of the time it’s serious business or a hassle.  That’s why reading this was so much fun. Olympic Hot Tub owner, Jo Moore writes:  Sorry it was hazy that day so the North Cascades are not showing in the distance.    Here are some words to go with the photo:
How do I love this stuff?
Let me count the ways……
It’s not nearly as tough
As it was in the old days…
We used to put water in a tiny vial
And tried to make a color match,
And then after a little while
We’d add many chemicals in a batch.
Now it’s just a simple technique,
When we go out to the spa
We add Silk Balance once a week,
Then relax, and say hurrah!
And ‘though we’re old and on Medicare
And somewhat past our prime
We use this tub with savoir faire
And can enjoy it all the time!
Thank you SilkBalance!!
Jo Moore,
Lake Forest Park, WA

Hot Spring Spa Sovereign owner

To her poem, we can add: With it’s money back guarantee, SilkBalance’s the best value you’ll ever see.   It’s no joke, lie or fib, switch to SilkBalance, you’ll be glad you did :-)

Like being a chemist? I didn’t think so! Take a tip from Jo Moore. You’ll enjoy your hot tub so much more with SilkBalance.

RES EST SERVAS VOLUPTAS. Pleasure is serious business.

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