How to Use Bath Salt in Hot Tubs

Bath salts are a great way to relax and perhaps inject a little romance into your marriage, but bath salts are only safe to use in certain types of hot tubs. Most standard hot tubs can not handle regular bath salts without causing damage to the pumps and non-foaming bath salts must be used. This guide helps you get the most out of whatever type of hot tub you have.

Things You'll Need

• Hot tub
• Non-foaming bath salts

Instructions

1. Determine the type of jets used in your hot tub. Most common hot tubs have water jets, while others have air jets. Consult the manual or manufacturer's Web site if you are unsure which type your hot tub has.

2. Standard bath salts and bubble baths are okay to use with air jet hot tubs.

3. Purchase non-foaming bath salts for use in a water jet hot tub to avoid damaging the water pump.

Tips & Warnings

• If you have an air jet hot tub, creating your own bath salts is a fun and cheap alternative to buying expensive bath salts.

• Foaming bath salts will damage water jet hot tubs.

References

• Jetted Tub & Shower Advice
• Bath Salt Recipes

Resources

• A Bathroom Guide