The Danger of Spa Chemicals You need to test and treat your spa constantly to keep the water free from dangerous contaminants. If you don't, your spa could become the breeding ground for all kinds of nasty things that could make you sick or make your spa very unattractive. But there is a big problem with the way most spas are treated- they use harsh chemicals. Many of the chemicals used to treat your spa are toxic, and that's not all. The elevated temperatures of spas cause these chemicals to be more active and an even greater threat to you. Elevated temperatures also open up the pores of your skin making you more vulnerable to attack from these chemicals. If that is not enough, these harsh chemicals are absorbed directly into your blood when you breathe the vapors caused by the elevated temperatures. Is it any wonder that more than 80% of the people who use spas have some kind of adverse reaction like red eyes, flaky skin, and irritating rashes? There are other problems with chemicals. Some of them are corrosive which means more maintenance and more money to spend. You have to constantly test the quality of the water to make sure everything is balanced. When something is out of balance you add more chemicals. You're constantly adding more and more chemicals to your spa. After a while you've got a potent chemical soup! When it gets this bad, it is time to drain the spa and then start the whole process all over again. And don't forget that the chemical soup that used to be your spa water is polluting the environment. This is a serious situation. There is a way that you can enjoy the pleasures of your spa while not exposing yourself to cancer-causing chemicals and destroying the environment. There is a better, safer, healthier way to maintain your spa. It's called The Natural Hot Tub Co.® Water Treatment & Conditioner.