Are Saltwater Hot Tubs Better for You?

Saltwater hot tubs are slowly becoming all the rage in the hot tub industry. But why? Are saltwater hot tubs better for you? What do they offer that a traditional hot tub doesn’t? If you have a lot of customers coming in and asking you about these up-and-coming hot tubs, here are some quick facts for you to know and share. That way, your customers can make an informed decision about whether or not a saltwater hot tub is the right choice for them and their backyard.  

What are Saltwater Hot Tubs?

A saltwater hot tub is a hot tub that uses a saltwater chlorine generator to maintain water chemistry balance. Basically, the system uses salt to create chlorine, rather than hot tub owners having to add and balance chlorine themselves. The saltwater chlorine generator does all the hard work for them. This keeps the spa water fresh and clean for longer — and not salty at all.  

Saltwater Hot Tub Benefits

Easier Maintenance

One of the top perks of saltwater hot tubs is that they are significantly easier to maintain than traditional hot tubs. Rather than three to four times a year, a saltwater hot tub (if maintained properly) can be drained and refilled only once a year. Keep in mind, however, that low maintenance does not mean no maintenance. Your customers will still have to drain and refill their saltwater tub and make sure the water chemistry is balanced, just less often. Make sure that this is communicated with anybody interested in purchasing a saltwater hot tub.

Less Smell

Some hot tub owners don’t enjoy the smell of chlorine or chemical-ly spa water. With a saltwater hot tub, there is little to no smell! Your customers can enjoy their new hot tub without the strong smell of chemicals filling their nostrils. And if you have a saltwater hot tub on display in your store for test soaks, you won’t have to worry about the smell of chlorine permeating your showroom.

Gentler on Skin

If you have a customer looking for chlorine alternatives since traditional chlorine and other chemicals tend to irritate their skin, let them know about saltwater hot tubs. Saltwater is gentler and softer on the skin, so many spa bathers with sensitive skin have fewer adverse reactions.

Savings on Spa Supplies

Because the saltwater chlorine generator produces its own chlorine, your customers can and will save significantly on what they spend on spa supplies. While saltwater hot tubs tend to cost more upfront than traditional hot tubs, their ongoing maintenance costs tend to be much lower in comparison.  Spa owners also have the option of upgrading their current hot tub with a saltwater chlorine generator like the Saltron® Mini DIY Chlorine Generator. This makes converting their hot tub to a saltwater hot tub smooth and easy! All they do is mix spa salt into the spa water, drop in the salt cell, and connect it to a power supply. That’s it!   Sound like a viable product offering for you and your hot tub store? If you’d like to help your customers get into a saltwater hot tub with a saltwater chlorine generator or other chlorine alternatives, reach out to Solaxx Water Treatment Solutions to learn how you can become a dealer.