Sitting back and relaxing in your hot tub is one of life’s little pleasures for sure, but many hot tub owners are looking to take this up a notch and make it into an even more restorative experience.
There are lots of bubble bath products available with a whole host of claimed beneficial properties so it is no wonder that some individuals want to add bubble bath to their hot tub.
But the question is, can you put bubble bath in the hot tub?
If you are using a jetted hot tub, then the short answer is no. The reason is mainly how the air jets and bubbles behave when in the hot tub, and what appears to be a normal amount of bubbles could likely get out of control very quickly.
If you are using a jacuzzi tub, it is much more important that you not use bubble bath since there is the possibility that it can essentially clog your system.
Jacuzzi tubs work by recirculating the water and anything in it. As the water moves through the pipes, the water can leave traces of bubble bath behind thus causing a clog eventually.
Your Hot Tub Is Not A Bath Tub
Hot tubs and bathtubs are two completely different appliances. Sure, some bathtubs have a water jet feature, but it is not the same. Therefore, it is unacceptable to treat your hot tub as you would the bathtub.
Bubbles in your bathtub will simply drain away into the sewage, although your hot tub may be recycling the water, including the bubbles!
What this causes could damage to your hot tub system which, as you know, can be an expensive replacement.
If you want some bubbles, go back inside and relax in the bathtub.
The Main Problems With Putting Bubble Bath In A Hot Tub
If you add bubble bath to your hot tub you won’t be harmed, nor will your family. The effects on your skin will be the same as if you used bubble bath in a bath.
But, that is where it is intended to be used, in the bath.
Here is the thing, once you pour bubble bath into your hot tub, soon you will have a mountain of bubbles that you will want to disappear.
That may sound entertaining at first, but if the bubble gets out of hand, you’ll wish you hadn’t ever thought about it.
Just think about it. A hot tub itself is a high-pressure device that will stir up a large amount of bubbles even if you just pour in a small amount of liquid.
Think of that as a bowl of Clean Up homeless people or soap mixture to wash the dishes. If you turned the tap on completely you can see that foam increases as pressure builds and agitation intensifies.
How does that work?
Air. And so what does your hot tub produce?
Air! And the rest speaks for itself.
While some people think that bubbles will make their hot tub more relaxing, the contrary happens.
You find it becomes easier to get into your hot tub, obviously ruining the purpose of the hot tub.
And you can’t even think that just turning off the jets means you can wait for your hot tub to settle down; because that whole mix will always be in your hot tub, the next time you turn the jets on your whole hot tub will just be mountains of bubbles repeating the previous experience.
If you think you will once again use your hot tub normally again, you will have to drain it, and we all know what a mess that is.
Finally, you have to remember that bubble bath will make your hot tub work, which puts more pressure on your hot tub. Thus, it means that you will inversely and prematurely replace parts.
What Can I Put In My Hot Tub?
It might be very surprising for you to learn that there are ways to enjoy the joys of essential oils while taking a dip in your hot tub. Just not with bubble bath.
You can certainly add some pure essential oil to your hot tub water but you would need to use a good amount if you were going to be able to notice it.
In addition, do not apply pure essential oils directly to the skin and the guidance is to mix with a carrier oil first.
The other thing we need to discourage putting into your hot tub water are carrier oils. Carrier oils will genuinely cause issues by clogging the pipes just like bubble bath.
However, there are some bath bombs and bath salts that are designed for hot tubs and spas.
We can’t say this enough, but make sure to read the hot tub safe packaging on the products you choose, but they are a great way to add to your spa experience without ruining anything in your hot tub.
Anything you want to add to your hot tub before putting it in the hot tub, we recommend checking your guide from the original manufacturer.
As much as we want to provide you with knowledge by including these details in this guide, at the end of the day, each hot tub will respond differently, and something may be suitable or not suitable for certain products.
The only way to be sure is to read from the original manufacturer.
Conclusion
Let us just say you wouldn’t be the first person to make the mistake of putting bubble bath in a hot tub to try and enhance your relaxation experience.
So please take note and yet whatever you do, do not use bubble bath in your hot tub.
Not only will you have a mountain of bubbles to deal with but it could damage your hot tub as well.