Hot Tub Safety

RealLifeMama · 03-18-2023, 09:01 AM

Would you use a hot tub at a VRBO? The one we rented has a separate hot tub fee over and above the cleaning fee, so I am wondering if that means they actually maintain it well.
Or would you ask questions of the owner/manager before making that choice? If so, what would you ask?
I am OK skipping it, but this trip is really for some respite for my 21-year-old DD, and I know she wants to use it if possible.

I personally have read too many stories about Legionella and dermatitis to feel comfy.

heartofjoy · 03-18-2023, 05:16 PM

We always do. If you aren't immunocompromised, you should really be okay.

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Aerynne · 03-18-2023, 05:18 PM

I would. If you are concerned, I'd look into what you could get at a pool store to test for those things or how you could chlorine shock it or whatever you would do if it was your own pool. Just look up what you would do for your own pool if it belonged to you. But since it isn’t your hot tub, if you are doing anything other than testing, I would get permission and also make sure the owner isn’t already doing it.

Little Forest · 03-18-2023, 08:26 PM

Important not to submerge your head at all and no contact lens use. Take a shower following. Low enough risk that way.

2sunshines · 03-19-2023, 06:27 AM

I would and always have.

twoplustwo · 03-21-2023, 05:11 AM

I would. We travel enough that I try not to think too hard about if things may not been cleaned the way they are supposed to.

So I may not be the best person's who laissez-faire opinion you want to take.

I do keep my stuff off the floor (bed bugs) in hotels but that is about it for precautions unless something is visibly dirty.

I wouldn't be opposed to asking the owner about the cleaning. . . Id even phrase it along the lines of I am happy to see an extra hot tub cleaning fee and then ask. All positive spin. But once asked, Id be in or out on using it. (pun intended)

Close2MyHeart · 03-23-2023, 06:40 AM

I would use it! The only caveat to that is if it looks dirty or murky - I wouldn't use it then, but if it looks and smells clean I'd do it. Then I'd shower afterwards just a precaution.

03-18-2023, 09:01 AM	#1
RealLifeMama Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 18,239	Hot Tub Safety Would you use a hot tub at a VRBO? The one we rented has a separate hot tub fee over and above the cleaning fee, so I am wondering if that means they actually maintain it well. Or would you ask questions of the owner/manager before making that choice? If so, what would you ask? I am OK skipping it, but this trip is really for some respite for my 21-year-old DD, and I know she wants to use it if possible. I personally have read too many stories about Legionella and dermatitis to feel comfy. __________________ A, Mother of Dancing Diva, 21 Boy Wonder 19, Mr. Cool 15, and Ninja 13 Sunshine, 11, and 8 year old Joy

03-18-2023, 05:16 PM	#2
heartofjoy Rose Garden Assign positive intent Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 9,500	Re: Hot Tub Safety We always do. If you aren't immunocompromised, you should really be okay. Sent from my Pixel 6 using Tapatalk __________________ Desiree, mom to 5 sweet blessings, Lacy 23, Jordan 21, Joanna 19, Emma 17, and Ethan 15

03-18-2023, 05:18 PM	#3
Aerynne Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 27,248	Re: Hot Tub Safety I would. If you are concerned, I'd look into what you could get at a pool store to test for those things or how you could chlorine shock it or whatever you would do if it was your own pool. Just look up what you would do for your own pool if it belonged to you. But since it isn’t your hot tub, if you are doing anything other than testing, I would get permission and also make sure the owner isn’t already doing it. __________________ Erin born of water and of the Spirit 4/96 married 5/02 Mama to: 2004 2007 2010 2012 2017 2019 And many I hope to hold in heaven one day Last edited by Aerynne; 03-18-2023 at 09:08 PM.

03-18-2023, 08:26 PM	#4
Little Forest Rose Garden Rich in girls. Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Perth hills, Australia Posts: 6,908	Re: Hot Tub Safety Important not to submerge your head at all and no contact lens use. Take a shower following. Low enough risk that way. __________________ A traditional Catholic mamma ISFJ, DYT Type 2/1, Steiner-inspired mother to: Sweet Pea-DD1, Jan 04, 1/4 Tiger Lily-DD2, Jan 06, 2/1 Buttercup-DD3, Feb 08, 2/4 Dandelion-DD4, Nov 10, 2/3 Honeysuckle-DD5 March 13, 2/4 And there is DH too, ISTJ, DYT 4/2, I think!

03-19-2023, 06:27 AM	#5
2sunshines Moderator in Celebrations, Cloth Diapering & EC, Empty Arms, Prayer & Praise, and Swap n' Shop Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 26,990	Re: Hot Tub Safety I would and always have. __________________ married 24 years mom to two young adults (22 and 20) and two teens (16 and 14)

03-21-2023, 05:11 AM	#6
twoplustwo Moderator Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 6,489	Re: Hot Tub Safety I would. We travel enough that I try not to think too hard about if things may not been cleaned the way they are supposed to. So I may not be the best person's who laissez-faire opinion you want to take. I do keep my stuff off the floor (bed bugs) in hotels but that is about it for precautions unless something is visibly dirty. I wouldn't be opposed to asking the owner about the cleaning. . . Id even phrase it along the lines of I am happy to see an extra hot tub cleaning fee and then ask. All positive spin. But once asked, Id be in or out on using it. (pun intended) __________________ ESFJ DYT 3/2, Enneagram 9w8 married to My Guy (2003) mom to: Cherished (dd, 12/2005) Warrior (ds, 07/2007) saved & baptized (2004) Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” Matthew 16:16

03-23-2023, 06:40 AM	#7
Close2MyHeart Rose Garden Back for Friendships Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Northeastern US Posts: 20,856	Re: Hot Tub Safety I would use it! The only caveat to that is if it looks dirty or murky - I wouldn't use it then, but if it looks and smells clean I'd do it. Then I'd shower afterwards just a precaution. __________________ ~ Becca ~ Wife to C., WFHM, Life long learner Living in "organized chaos" with 2 handfuls of kiddos. DS1(21), DS2(20), BD1(20), DD1(19), BS1(17), DS3(16), BS2(14), DD2(14), BD2(10), BD3 (8) (B = Bonus/Step)

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