The Hottest Hot Tub Accessories

With the holidays right around the corner, you begin to rack your brain with ideas on what to get everyone. How about that hot tub or spa lover in your life? Does your sister and her family love spending quality time together in the spa? Does your dad relax and reap the health benefits in his hot tub? Fresh and updated spa and hot tub accessories are the perfect gift to get that person who truly enjoys their hot tub.

There are many new hot tub accessories on the market and we wanted to point out the hottest five hot tub accessories for the big upcoming holiday season:

1) Spa Cover Lifters – these are getting more and more popular as an easy way to remove the cover on your hot tub with ease. Removing and storing your hot tub cover is a breeze with some of these amazing lifts. Not only will a cover lift save your aching back, but also it will lengthen the life of your hot tub spa cover by reducing the wear and tear from dragging it on and off your spa.

2) Spa Steps – wooden steps can offer an easy way to get in and out of the hot tub with ease, while adding some style and sophistication to your spa. These steps are durable and come in a variety of woods, colors and materials. They are also available in multiple tiers depending on your preference and spa height.

3) Redwood Spa Accessories – Quality redwood hot tub and spa accessories are a must for the spa owner looking for stools, seats, tables and more. Redwood ranks highest in dimensional stability, which means it splits less, warps less, twists less and shrinks less. Redwood also holds paint better, and is virtually free of sticky pitch pockets and resins. Redwood is naturally decay resistant, which means it does not have to be treated with possibly toxic chemicals to last for years outdoors. Redwood hot tub spa accessories are unsurpassed in natural beauty, are environmentally friendly and contain no petroleum-based products. Redwood stays cool to the touch in the summer heat, provides excellent footing when wet and has centuries of proven performance in outdoor conditions. They offer a great accessory to add to any hot tub.

4) Spa Side Umbrella – these large umbrellas are perfect for a variety of environments, including warmer climates or for use during the summer, as well as colder or rainy climates to help protect you from the elements. They are beautiful, easy to use and are very space efficient. This makes a perfect gift for those with cabin hot tubs in rainy or snowy climates that use them all year long.

5) Bars, coolers and SpasAndStuff.com’s tumblers and ice bucket – these accessories are perfect for the entertaining spa owner that loves to throw social get-togethers around the hot tub. People can enjoy sitting at a bar, on bar stools, while keeping the beer cold in the cooler. These accessories are perfect to make their next social gathering a great success.

There are so many fabulous accessories available for the hot tub lover in your life. Visit SpasAndStuff.com for a variety of sizes, materials, and options to find that person the perfect addition to their spa. They won’t be disappointed!

Make Your Hot Tub Cover Last

Hot tub covers can help save you money, as well as time on cleaning. You should always cover your hot tub or spa when it is not in use, and also when you are warming it to conserve energy and warm the hot tub quicker. Take care of the hot tub cover and it will last for many years.

The following are some useful tips from www.spasandstuff.com to help your new replacement spa cover last:

• If you are in warmer climates or a sunny state, a quality UVA/UVB vinyl protectant is mandatory to ensure your cover if protected from the scorching sun. Just as you would protect your skin, your hot tub needs sunscreen too! Apply the protectant three to four times a year to help save the cover from the damaging rays of the sun. Do not use Armor All brand protectants since they contain petroleum distillates and can damage vinyl over the long-term. A quality soap or marine application protectant is good and will help preserve your cover.

• If you use Bromine in your hot tub, try to keep the level used to a minimum as the gas can cause peeling on the underside of your spa cover. It will also make the cover brittle and fall apart quicker.

• Leave your cover open or completely off for an entire jet run cycle of at least 15 to 20 minutes so the expelled gasses can escape each time you shock the spa. This will help protect the underside of your cover as well. It will also help clear the water for clarity and cleanliness. No one wants to enjoy a murky hot tub!

• Always inspect the cover for cuts or holes in the vinyl, especially if they are breaching the inner plastic vapor barrier. This plastic envelopes the foam core, helping keep the cover dry and in tip top shape. Even a small hole in the cover will allow moisture to slowly seep in and the cover will get heavier and heavier. Once the Styrofoam becomes saturated and heavy, it is ruined and does not have much of an R-Value. In order to fix the plastic, make sure the cover is dry and you can use good quality clear postal mailing tape to seal the hole back up. Keep an eye to confirm this area stays dry every time you use the hot tub.

• Finally, you can remove the foam cores in the cover (most zipper out at the hinge) to flip them over. Once you put them back in, this should help reverse a sag in the cover if you have one. You could do this once a year (or twice a year if your hot tub is seven feet or bigger). This is a great time to also inspect the plastic vinyl cover for any additional holes and repair those as well.

We hope these tips help you preserve your new replacement hot tub cover. If your cover has various holes and needs to be replaced, we have many hot tub replacement covers with free shipping to choose from at www.SpasAndStuff.com.

Why a Hot Tub Cover?

Some may frown at the thought of buying accessories for their spa or hot tub. Maybe they wonder if their spa or hot tub warrants such a purchase as a cover at all. The quick answer is yes, and here is why.

Hot Tub Cover Tip 1 - It keeps unwanted elements out

No one wants to relax in their hot tub with dirt, leaves, insects, and other undesirables. In addition, living entities such as birds, squirrels, and the neighborhood kids will also be kept at bay. Hot tubs are usually kept outdoors, yet still remains your property, and needs the proper regard.

Hot Tub Cover Tip 2 - It keeps wanted elements in
Do you keep your car window up when the air condition is on or close your windows when the central air is engaged in your house? Of course you do, and the same rationale is used for implementing a hot tub cover - it maintains present temperatures.

Hot Tub Cover Tip 3 - Is it working?
The cover of your tub needs to fit tightly all the way around. Remember - you don't want heat escaping or bugs and other unwanted elements getting in. Choose a well-made cover. You don't want to host dance parties on your cover, but it should be able to support the weight of mischievous pets and children. Insulation is gauged by an "R Value," so find a hot tub cover with a high value.

Hot Tub Cover Tip 4 - Maintenance
Covers serve the purposes of covering and insulating. Direct sunlight can deteriorate your cover; over time, look for signs of dilapidation. Washing the cover with warm water and soap, then hosing it down, can prolong the life of the cover. Keep your cover and the inner liner dry; if they become wet, it will decrease the cover's ability to insulate the hot tub. If your cover becomes heavier over time, it is probably wet. The inner lining will need to be detached and left to dry.