Hi this is my first time on this site. I think iv got the dreaded hot tub itch. had my hot tub since may 07, no probs till sept 07 when i developed very itchy rash, iv been trying to sort since then so driving me crazy. iv blamed washing powder etc.. in fact everything but my beloved hot tub, but after going in sat night, sunday i was covered again in red blotchy,spots, n back to itching. my doctor is in the process of arranging patch tests for me. I currently use bromine in the tub but iv just been reading up on the "Natural" eco products. does anyone use these, and can advise me if they work. I cant bear the thought of watching everyone else in there and not me.
What you are describing sounds like what happened to me.
I used a product called Shock Rite to condition the water. I was using bromine tabs for sterilization of the water.
I discovered that I was breaking out in a massive rash and scratching myself to bits shortly after being in the spa.
Turns out that the Shock Rite contains a chemical called potassium peroxymonosulfate. This is also accumulative and does not disperse like chlorine or bromine do.
I drained the spa, refilled, dumped in the bromine tab and a handful of Bicarb of soda and the problem immediately went away.
I dumped the ShockRite so I'd never be tempted to use it again.
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What you are describing sounds like what happened to me.
I used a product called Shock Rite to condition the water. I was using bromine tabs for sterilization of the water.
I discovered that I was breaking out in a massive rash and scratching myself to bits shortly after being in the spa.
Turns out that the Shock Rite contains a chemical called potassium peroxymonosulfate. This is also accumulative and does not disperse like chlorine or bromine do.
I drained the spa, refilled, dumped in the bromine tab and a handful of Bicarb of soda and the problem immediately went away.
I dumped the ShockRite so I'd never be tempted to use it again.
Try this and see how you go.