Hot Tub Rash - How to Prevent Hot Tub Folliculitis

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Hot tub rash is caused by a type of bacteria called P. aeruginosa bacteria which thrives in warm water. It can even live in chlorinated water!
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While it most often affects the young or immune-compromised, it can actually infect anyone. Luckily it usually goes away on it's own in 7-10 days. It usually shows up 72 hours after coming into contact with the contaminated water.
Symptoms include pimples or blotches on the chest and arms, and possibly the legs. Mild fever can also sometimes occur.
Anti-itch cream can reduce the need to itch, and Neosporin can reduce the chances of secondary infection due to broken skin caused by scratching.
Ensure your hot tub stays safe by always checking and adjusting your hot tub water before every use. Keep chlorine levels between 1-3ppm or bromine levels between 2-6ppm. Also ensure your water's pH stays between 7.4 and 7.6.
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Medical sources for my information:
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The opinions stated on this channel are my opinions having owned, operated, fixed, and/or purchased hot tubs a total of 4 times. They should not, however, be considered professional advice on hot tub electrical systems, hot tub moving or installation, hot tub placement, or any other type of professional or legal advice.
If you need medical, professional or legal advice, you should seek out a qualified professional in your area.
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@HotTubOwnerHQ 4 года назад

Keep your water perfectly balanced to help ensure your water stays free of bacteria, viruses and other contaminants with my top recommended chemicals from Amazon - hottubownerhq.com/best-hot-tub-chemicals-for-sensitive-skin/

@80sMetalMayhem 2 года назад

Just take a shower and scrub hard right after hot tub use.. ALWAYS... I like to pour a gallon of chlorine in my outside hot tube and let it sit for a few hours before I turn on the filter... maybe scrub walls in the meantime. Also add chemicals at night when pool or hot tub not in use and filter is not running.

@lcorvette 5 месяцев назад

OMG! I’m so glad I found you! First hot tub and what a disaster - rash all over me! I know I didn’t change the water enough. 😑 I’ve drained it - now what? What do I do to make sure this doesn’t happen again???? Help 😢

@debrasubia3399 Месяц назад

Same

@f16simulator 3 года назад

Great video, also all the other videos, love them all ! I ordered a masterspa clarity 7, will be deliverd next week so all your videos help me a lot ! Greetings from the netherlands

@susiebarajasmusiclover1826 3 года назад

Thank you for this video I recently got this rash and it was the filters being over loaded.

@danamorgan5447 3 года назад

How do you clean the hot tub if you have gotten this rash?

@T.R.Y.1313 2 года назад

I would also like this answer...

@26lizzie26 4 года назад

Great video! Any tips on how to clean out the bacteria from your hot tub if you’re a newbie hot tub owner and watching this after the fact??

@HotTubOwnerHQ 4 года назад

Hi Elizabeth Yes, I do! I use a cleaning product I love that gets rid of biofilm (basically bacterial build-up) inside the plumbing and equipment of your hot tub. It's called Oh Yuk Cleaner on Amazon: amzn.to/2LjLTUf I just add 8 oz to the hot tub when it's time to drain it (about every 3 months). Then I turn the jets on and leave it for an hour. Then I drain, clean it out, and fill it back up again. It's the best way I've found to get rid of the junk that lives in the pipes. The water is clearer and I don't have to add sanitizer or shock quite as often afterward. I have a video that details that process if you're interested: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8VxcrdIHtQo.html

@peterhead4365 5 месяцев назад

Thank u for this tip

@gioplease6848 2 года назад

So I went into a friends jacuzzi and I woke up with this around my knees and on one of my fingers. I told him and he didn’t seem to really care or correlate that the jacuzzi caused it 😅 I don’t think I’ll go in it again .

@hellomynameisgerman9077 Год назад

Same to me, I will never go in it again.

@KBradAdams Год назад

What can you tell us about legionnaires disease in a hot tub and how to prevent it!

@BGPD70 4 года назад

Any chance you would do hands on step by step test of water, show exactly what to do after first refilling hot tub too..

@HotTubOwnerHQ 4 года назад

Hi Bradley That's a great idea, so I'll do that one with my next refill in early October. Cheers, Jeff

@johnrobi34119 Год назад

Does the water need drained or do you just shock it?

@tanyamurraygendron4828 2 года назад

Great tips ,thanks for you help.On the container with test strips;we see bromine, chlorine, PH & Alkalinity. I test & TRY to adjust all 4.....my question .You say go with bromine or chlorine ?One affects the other i think? I see , i never need to add bromine, it remains high ( like at 20)but low chlorine so, i add & add chlorine . 🤔 help sir. Thanks

@kimsimard6318 Год назад

How can I kill this bacteria in my spa? Thank you! 🙏

@laurensilverberg8039 3 года назад

Week old hot tub and 2 cases of HTF....do you recommend draining and starting over or treating water?

@steveforssmusic 3 года назад

Following...

@HotTubOwnerHQ 3 года назад

Hi Lauren. I'm not familiar with the term HTF, so I'll assume that means something like a rash or reaction. Theoretically, you should not have to drain your tub as even if you were heavy handed with some of the chemicals, they will diminish over a few days and you can continue adjusting them too. A brand new tub shouldn't have any bacterial build-up UNLESS it was a floor model and had water in it. If that's the case, I would do a biofilm cleanout (see my video on that here - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8VxcrdIHtQo.html). Rashes can be caused by bacteria build-up, but they can also be caused by the chlorine simply reacting to sensitive skin. For that reason, I prefer bromine tablets as my sanitizer over chlorine. There's virtually no chlorine odor and it's easier on the skin. But lastly, make sure the alkalinity and pH are correct, as high pH can lead to red, itchy skin for sure.

@slinger3350 3 года назад

I'm not getting rashes, bumps, or anything serious but just some itchy skin. I'm thinking maybe I was using too often & not showering after. Might sound crazy but it was kind of an experiment. I enjoy our new hot tub & is a great way to start my day. Our hot tub is brand new, levels are checked regularly & are staying very consistent. It's a Bullfrog with EOS system. My guess is, since it's my lower legs that have been itchy, maybe it's from drying off after the hot tub and getting dressed right away which obviously includes socks, not letting my skin breathe enough .. ? Wondering if anyone has any input to my situation. My next experiment will be adding a shower afterwards .. just seems a little redundant.

@T.R.Y.1313 2 года назад

That’s it? Just a stable ph and stable bromine level? Why is it still occurring then?

@stevecarhart716 Год назад

3:09 Question. My UV light is in a seal tube when installed. Therefore, can not see any light and do not know if it’s working or burned out. Any suggestions?

@shelhenderson7008 2 года назад

Have you ever used hydrogen peroxide as a sanitizer? As 35 percent food grade?Thank you.

@real_jrm 2 года назад

What if it’s not itchy at all? Like it’s just red little bumps on your body

@carlabishop5322 Год назад

Wow, watching my hives and inflammation dissolve every day until it all disappeared is definitely appeasing, I went with what I mentioned and after 20 days my urticaria/angioedema disappeared. I just go'ogled the latest by Shane Zormander and now my skin is as smooth and healthy as it has ever been!

@courtneyhines2545 3 года назад

Omg please help me! I have a soft tub. Using bromine. I have hot tub rash and its terrible! So I made sure now that all of my levels are good. How do I know that the bromine has killed all of the bacteria ? Do I need to start all over ? 😭

@greatskytrollantidrama4473 3 года назад

Perhaps.. I mean I would. Easier to sterilize dry. I'd try a new filter set, use a chlorine shock, then rebalance. Bromine is a bit more stable than chlorine, so you can play with the chlorine a little without it getting untenable. But yes, at some point drain it. Till then.. it puts the lotion on it's skin. Good luck.