HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1987-02-25, Page 17THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1987. PAGE 17.
Relaxing with family and friends in a home spa is becoming a national
pastime. A regular schedule of proper maintenance will ensure that
the fun will last for many years.
Get the family in hot water,
for the fun of it
The bathroom is a place
to think safety
Avoiding dangerous accidents
in the home is not a difficult task. It
requires taking a few precautions
and using common sense. One area
that contains the most hazards per
square foot is the bathroom.
The tub should have a rubber
mat and durable hand rail to
facilitate getting in and out without
slipping or falling.
Old razor blades should be
Tips on wood
repairs
Be sure the surface is clean, dry
and free of grease, oil and loose
particles. Using a putty knife,
apply Elmer’s Professional Car
penter’s Wood Filler generously.
Remove excess with the knife,
leaving just enough to allow for
sanding the surface flush after it
dries.
Sand surface of shallow repairs
15 minutes or so after application.
Wait one to eight hours for deeper
ones.
thrown away and not left lying
about within a child’s reach.
Hot radiators should be covered
or mounted in an area where they
cannot cause accidental burns.
Electrical switches should be
properly insulated and placed
where they cannot be reached from
the shower or tub.
Bathroom doors should lock with
mechanisms permitting them to be
opened from the outside.
Medicine cabinets containing
dangerous drugs or toxic chemi
cals should be locked or kept out of
reach of children. Dispose of
medicines that are no longer
needed or have outlived the
expiration date.
Radios and TV sets should never
be used near the tub or shower.
Electrocutions can occur when
reachingovertoturnitup, off, tune
it better or change the station. The
danger of doing this is not to be
ignored as the results can be
deadly!
In addition, the appliance may
fall into the water which is almost
always fatal.
Soaking in hot, bubbling water
has long been enjoyed by civiliza
tions around the world as a
beneficial way to relax, ease
tension and entertain. Through the
centuries, it has maintained its
popularity with old and young
alike. In fact, today, relaxing with
family and friends in a home spa or
hot tub has gained nationwide
appeal.
While sometimes associated
with health clubs and resorts, spas
and hot tubs are found in an
increasing number of homes. The
dramatic rise in sales for home use
illustrates the growing interest in
the health and recreational advan
tages of a soothing soak. But
whether the use is for entertain-
ent or easing the tension of a long
day, spas and hot tubs provide a
relaxing environment.
The names are used interchang-
ably, but there are differences
betweenthe two. “Hottub” refers
to a large, wooden tub, usually
round or oval. “Spas” come in a
variety of shapes and sizes and are
made from fiber glass, acrylic and
cometimes marble or tile.
Portable models can be used
inside or outside. They may look
different, but their use is the same
and they both require regular care
and maintenance if they are to
continue to provide safe enjoy
ment.
This relatively small vessel
contains soothing, circulating wa
ter that sometimes reaches 103°F,
about the temperature of a hot
bath. It is a comfortable tempera
ture to ease tired muscles and
relax, but it is also an ideal
breeding ground for bacteria if the
water is not properly cared for
regularly.
An average spa or hot tub gets
many hours of use each week. Daily
and weekly maintenance takes
much less time than the hours
spent enjoying its therapeutic
effects. And it all starts with the
water.
Spas and hot tubs must be filled
with water from a local water
supply. This “make-up” water
differs with each locale so it must
be tested for proper pH and
chemichl balancing before it can be
used.
By taking a sample of the water
to a spa chemical dealer, spa
owners can have it tested by a
quick, reliable computerized water
analysis. The dealer can then
prescribe the correct products to
getthewater in balance, and ready
to enjoy.
The quality of the spa water is an
important part of the enjoyment of
the spa; so is using the right
product help kill bacteria and keep
spa water pure and sparkling.
Other products control metals and
minerals in the water, which can
cause staining and could damage
equipment. Foaming, cloudy
water and “bathtub ring” can also
be controlled with other products
in the line.
With proper care, spas and hot
tubs can provide years of pleasure.
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