6 Tips On How To Throw a Fantastic Summer Hot Tub Party

Teresa Müller

What’s a summer without a proper garden party? Well…it would be a summer without all the fun you could have. Especially in the evenings when it gets chilly outside after a hot sunny day. So, get up and start planning for your next or very first garden party. If you own a hot tub, that’s brilliant! Why don’t you do something different to all the standard BBQ parties and organise a hot tub evening with friends?

Here at the Canadian Spa Company we especially love the social advantage of owning a hot tub – because honestly – who wouldn’t love to sit in a hot tub after a hard day of work? So, treat your friends to an evening full of fun. It’s up to you to make a mental list of friends that you would like to invite. We can’t overtake that responsibility for you. But we can advise you to some tips about a hot tub summer garden party.

Check out these 6 tips to make the most out of your garden hot tub party and let your friends enjoy the luxury…

1. Prepare your hot tub and surroundings

Preparing some bites to eat and fancy cocktails or champagne to greet your guests are basics that you don’t need us to tell you. But as your hot tub will be the focus of your party, you should make sure it’s clean and ready to use when your guests arrive. Maybe perform a water test with the help of our water test app to see if you need to add any chemicals. It’s as easy as that!

Did you already purchase some spa accessories? Spa Accessories are perfect for a hot tub party when some guests prefer to sit outside the spa. They can sit down on a love seat or next to the corner bar and enjoy some snacks. Your surround furniture provides extra space for your guests to store their towels or bags. You could also provide some towels for your guests, so they don’t have to bring any. Make sure your corner planter is filled with some lovely flowers. All these accessories add an extra flair to your party. If you are still thinking about purchasing some spa accessories for your spa, browse our full range of spa accessories.

Tip 2: Know your capacity

Only put as many people in the tub as it has seats. Overcrowding pushes water over the edge and strains the sanitiser. Plan a rota so everyone gets a turn, and set up seating, shade and towels for those waiting.

Tip 3: Get the temperature right

On a warm day, 34°C to 36°C feels far better than 38°C. If children under 12 will use the tub, keep it at 36°C or below. Lower the set point a day ahead, because a spa only changes by about 1°C to 2°C an hour.

Tip 4: Safety first

  • Plastic cups and plates only. No glass anywhere near the tub.
  • Plenty of water. The NHS explains the signs of heat exhaustion, and hot water in summer sun adds up quickly.
  • Go easy on alcohol. See the NHS on the risks of drinking too much.
  • An adult supervising whenever children are in or near the tub.
  • Pregnant guests: you shouldn't use a hot tub or sauna while pregnant.
  • Keep extension leads and speakers well away from the water.

Tip 5: Shade and atmosphere

A gazebo or canopy keeps the sun off. See our guide to pergolas, gazebos and canopies. As the sun goes down, switch to the spa lights and add a floating colour LED (£12). A strawberry champagne aromatherapy cartridge (£10) suits a party, in spas with an aromatherapy basket.

Tip 6: Water care before and after

When What to do
Day before Rinse the filter. Balance alkalinity (80 to 120 ppm), pH (7.2 to 7.6) and free chlorine (1.0 to 1.5 ppm).
During Ask everyone to shower off sun cream first. Keep food away from the water.
After the party Test, then shock dose with the cover open and jets running. Rinse the filter.
Next day Retest and adjust. Cover back on once levels are back in range.

Our essential chemicals cover all of the above, and the water test app helps you keep track.

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Compare our hot tubs and swim spas, or visit our showroom near Gatwick.

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