The Perfect Temperature for Your Hot Tub November 16th, 2009
Hot tubs are great for relaxing and for soothing aching muscles, it is important that the temperature is monitored for a tub or a spa that is too hot can become dangerous. This is one of the most important general rules that new hot tub owners must follow. For me the hotter the better, but this is not good as when I take a soak that is so hot, I feel a bit light headed when I am stepping out of the hot tub. I have found it necessary to really stick to the recommended temperature and I always make sure that the thermometer is in working order.
In any home or backyard spa and hot tub, the recommended temperature should not exceed 104 degrees Fahrenheit. To sit in a tub that is hotter than this for an extended period of time will not only cause one to become light headed, but can lead to more serious physical consequences. And if your children are going to be joining you for a relaxing soak, make sure to lower the temperature just a bit. Kids have tiny bodies, so they heat up quickly. Very young or very small children should never spend time in hot tubs. And for older children, make sure that they never immerse their head under the hot water.
And while it may seem like a great way to ease aches associated with being pregnant, women who are pregnant should really just avoid soaking in a hot tub throughout their pregnancy. The risks to the fetus from the high temperatures are just too great to take that chance. Hot tub temperatures are a personal preference for most adults. It is just necessary to practice common sense and to follow the recommended temperatures. I have adjusted my own tendency to turn up the heat, and the result is that I can now get out of the tub, refreshed and rejuvenated, but not light headed and dizzy. It is the perfect compromise.
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