Jen Davis

® Easy, beautiful spa water A guide for enjoying the ultimate in spa water quality with Natural Chemistry balance ® It’s important to keep water properly balanced. Our balancing products allow you to adjust spa water as needed for optimum sanitizer performance, bather comfort and water clarity. Total Alkalinity Ideal total alkalinity level: 80- 120ppm Why is total alkalinity important? • reduces pH fluctuation in spa water • protects tub & equipment from corrosion A Pocket Reference Guide for easy spa care Hot tubs are meant to be enjoyed, not labored over. The Natural Chemistry spa program offers proactive products that keep water crystal clear with less maintenance. Don’t spend time working on water care when you could be relaxing instead. Beautiful water - less money! For total alkalinity levels below 80 ppm, use Natural Chemistry’s Spa Alkalinity Increaser ™ to bring it into proper range. Total alkalinity should always be adjusted first. What if total alkalinity is too high? If total alkalinity is too high, it can create cloudy water & scale issues. For total alkalinity levels above 120ppm, use Natural Chemistry’s Spa pH Decreaser™ as directed to lower level to proper range Also available in PODS QUICK TIP Always adjust alkalinity first and then pH after testing water See product labels for detailed instructions balance balance Keeping pH levels in range is a key part of maintaining crystal clear, simple to maintain spa water. Depending on the water source and frequency of water additions to the spa, calcium hardness will require occasional adjustments. pH Levels Ideal pH level is between 7.2-7.6 Why is pH level important? • provides ideal water conditions for bather comfort • allows for optimum sanitizer efficiency • protects tub and equipment from corrosion What if the pH level is below 7.2? Use Natural Chemistry's Spa pH Increaser ™ to raise it into proper range. What if pH level is above 7.6? Use Natural Chemistry's Spa pH Decreaser™ to reduce it to proper range. Also available in PODS Calcium Hardness Ideal calcium hardness level: 150 - 250ppm Why is calcium hardness important? • protects tub & equipment from corrosion If calcium hardness level is below 150ppm, use Natural Chemistry's Spa Calcium Hardness Increaser™ to bring it into proper range. What if calcium hardness levels are high? If the calcium hardness level is above the ideal range, it can lead to water appearing cloudy. It can also cause calcium deposits and scaling on spa surfaces, in heater elements, on the filter or in plumbing. Use Spa Stain & Scale Control™ to protect spa surfaces & equipment. See Maintain section of this guide. QUICK TIP QUICK TIP It is essential to test the pH of spa water regularly. Low calcium hardness is very corrosive. See product labels for detailed instructions See product label for detailed instructions sanitizer maintain Proper sanitizing of spa water is vital to kill bacteria. Sanitizer levels should be tested regularly. Chlorine or bromine can be used to sanitize spa water. Natural Chemistry provides both options. Remember to always follow label directions carefully. Our spa maintenance products are designed to simplify water care. Using smart technologies, these products will reduce the amount of time and effort needed to maintain crystal clear, sparkling water. Cleanse Weekly™ Chlorine Chlorine Residual: If using Natural Chemistry's Spa Chlorine Concentrate Granular™, maintain a chlorine residual of 3-5ppm. Follow label directions for proper dosing. Brominating Tablets Active Bromine Residual: If using Natural Chemistry's Spa Bromine Tablets™, maintain an active bromine residual of 2ppm at all times. Follow label directions for proper dosing. One-Step Brominating Concentrate™ A one step sanitizer and oxidizer product. It can be used to maintain a bromine residual as well as to oxidize organic waste. Follow label directions for proper dosing. See product labels for detailed instructions Cleanse Weekly is the premier spa maintenance product. It combines two powerful technologies in one bottle. Enzymes reduce the frequency of filter cleanings and potential for scum lines. Cleanse Weekly also removes problem-causing phosphates to help maintain sparkling clear water. Simply add 1 capful per 500 gallons weekly as a maintenance and let Cleanse Weekly do the rest of the work. Spa Oxidizing Shock™ Use Natural Chemistry's Spa Oxidizing Shock to destroy odors and other spa water contaminants like: body oils, perspiration, cosmetics, and more. Follow label directions for proper dosing. Also available in PODS See product labels for detailed instructions maintain remedy Controling metals and calcium in spa water can reduce unnecessary time and effort spent on water care. Left untreated, metals can cause staining issues and calcium can lead to scale on equipment and spa surfaces. Remedy products are designed to quickly resolve problems that can arise in spa water. One in particular, Pipe Cleanse, can be used both proactively each time you drain and reactively when water clarity issues are resistent to other treatment methods. You may be surprised at what comes out of your hot tub plumbing. Stain & Scale Control™ Stain & Scale Control helps to control the damaging effects of scale buildup and staining due to excessive calcium, iron, copper and other minerals. This product does not contain harsh acids and will not add problem-causing phosphates like many other stain and scale products may. Pipe Cleanse™ Initial Dose: Add 8oz per 200 gallons directly to spa water. Directions for use: 1. Remove cartridge filter elements (it is recommended to clean spa cartridges every time the spa is drained). Weekly Maintenance: Add 1oz per 200 gallons directly to spa water. Note: If water hardness level is above 400 ppm, double the weekly maintenance dose. Do not exceed recommended dose.* *Note: Cationic polymers used in many clarifiers, flocculants, and polyquat algaecides should not be dosed to spa water at the same time as metal control products. Cloudy water, precipitation, and reduced product effectiveness may result. Wait 24 hours between additions. Pipe Cleanse uses a powerful blend of enzymes to clean where you can't: inside of spa plumbing. We recommend cleansing your pipes prior to each time you drain your hot tub. 2. With spa water temperature at 95°F or higher and the circulation system running, add entire contents of bottle to spa water. 3. Run jets for a minimum of 5 minutes. Note: If foaming becomes excessive, turn jets off. Some foaming is expected during the pipe cleanse process. 4. Maintain water temperature at 95°F or higher and allow spa to circulate overnight with jets off. 5. Drain and rinse/clean out the surfaces of the spa. Refill the spa water and reinstall filter elements. 6. Proceed with normal spa maintenance. See product label for detailed instructions See product label for detailed instructions remedy specialty Cloudy Water Cleaning Filter Cartridges Hot tubs can often experience cloudy water due to warmer water temperatures and heavy bather loads. To help reduce filter problems and optimize circulation, we recommend cleaning the filter at least once per month. Clean & Perfect™ is a spray-on cleaner that can be used to easily clean spa filters. Natural Chemistry's Clarify™ is designed to clear cloudy water quickly. It also improves filtration and can be used as a maintenance. Simply wet the filter and then spray it thoroughly with Clean & Perfect. Allow it to sit for at least 15 minutes. Rinse the filter with fresh water and allow to dry completely before re-installing. Standard Dose: Use 1 oz of Clarify for each 500 gallons of spa water. No premixing required. Cloudy Water Dose: For especially cloudy water, double or triple the standard dosage. No premixing required. Clarify can be used with high sanitizer levels and at the same time as shocking. Cleaning Spa Surfaces & Covers Clean & Perfect also works well to remove scum lines caused by oils, grease, and other non-living organics. It works great to clean spa covers as well with its easy spray-on application. When spa has been drained, you can use Clean & Perfect as a complete spa surface cleaner prior to refilling. Clean & Perfect also works great to clean patio furniture, appliances, vinyl siding, RVs, boats and so much more. Foaming Water Due to the circulation and aeration of spa water combined with lotions and oils, unsightly foam can form on the water surface. Use Natural Chemistry's Defoamer Plus™ to remove and control foam as needed. This special formula also contains chitosan clarifier that will help improve filtration while polishing water. See product label for detailed instructions QUICK TIP Cleaning cartridges with just muriatic acid can set the oil permanently into the filter material. This can negatively impact the filter's capability with every acid cleaning. See product label for detailed instructions weekly safety • Test alkalinity level (should be 80-120 ppm) Spa & Chemical Safety Tips • Test pH level (pH should be between 7.2- 7.6) • Never allow water temperature to exceed 104°F • Test chlorine or bromine levels to make sure they are in recommended safe operation range • Do not drink alcoholic beverages before or during spa use • Add Cleanse Weekly™ to help maintain crystal clear water with less work • If you are pregnant, suffer from high blood pressure, any cardiovascular conditions or are on medication, always consult your doctor before using a hot tub • Keep all chemical containers sealed and out of reach of children every 3 months • NEVER mix chemicals together before adding to spa water • Use Pipe Cleanse™ prior to draining spa • Always add chemicals into water, never add water to chemicals • Drain old water • Store chemicals in a cool, dry place • Clean filter, cover and spa surfaces using Clean & Perfect™ Note: Filters must be completely dry before being put back into the spa (this allows fibers to bind together after cleaning). Spare filters should be available. • Never store chemicals in direct sunlight • Always handle chemicals with great care • Always read and follow label directions carefully • Refill and balance spa water • Establish acceptable sanitizer level Questions on spa care? Characteristic Ideal Natural Chemistry is here to help! pH 7.2- 7.6 Customer Service: - Total Alkalinity 80-120 ppm Email:- Calcium Hardness 150 - 250 ppm Total Dissolved Solids 500 -2000 ppm Chlorine 2 ppm Bromine 3 -5 ppm ® Please visit us socially NC-PS151-19 NC Brands L.P- naturalchemistry.com