Hot tubs often use chlorine, which can cause health problems.
Chlorine is a health hazard that may increase the chances of developing asthma and allergies in children. For adults, there is an increased risk for rectal and bladder cancer, as well as coronary heart disease. Vitamin C is being used to remove chlorine from water sources, including hot tubs. Both ascorbic acid and sodium ascorbate are affective at neutralizing chlorine. Neither form is hazardous.
Instructions
1. Place 2.5 parts ascorbic acid per every 1 part chlorine in the hot tub. This is one option to dechlorinate your hot tub. You need to know approximately how much chlorine is in the water to calculate the ratio. Check with your local hot tub supply company if you are unsure of the chlorine content. Ascorbic acid can be purchased at pool or hot tub supply companies. It is often sold as a stain remover. The only downside to using ascorbic acid is that it may decrease the pH of the water.
2. Place 2.8 parts of sodium ascorbate per every 1 part chlorine in the hot tub if you select the sodium ascorbate option to neutralize chlorine. It is pH neutral and will not change the pH of the treated water. Sodium ascorbate is often used for neutralizing high levels of chlorine.
3. Purchase tablets that are vitamin C based. These formulas are specifically developed for hot tubs, spas and baths, and they often have different types of vitamin C, such as ascorbic acid and citric acid. Typically, these tablets are effervescent and "fizz" when they are placed in the water because they contain sodium bicarbonate or baking soda. This is the easiest method because there is no measuring or mixing.
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