Having your own hot tub offers many benefits. Great for relaxing and visually appealing, a hot tub can bring your family together and create a nice atmosphere for entertaining. While there are many advantages to owning a hot tub, it is very important to pay attention to safety. Arctic Spas Manitoba wants you and your family to be safe in your hot tub. Here are some hot tub health and safety tips:

• Always shower before soaking in your hot tub in order to get rid of bacteria, deodorant, creams, lotions, etc. This will help keep your spa clean and reduce the chances of passing on infection.
• Don’t let the water rise above 104^o (40^o C). If you do, you are putting yourself and others who soak in your hot tub at risk of heat-related illnesses.
• Don’t stay in your hot tub for too long. Generally, you shouldn’t spend more than 15 minutes in your spa at a time.
• Don’t soak in your hot tub if you’ve been drinking alcohol. Both drinking alcohol and soaking in hot water can expand your blood vessels. Combining the two can be very dangerous.
• Keep all surfaces around your spa clear from clutter—especially glass cups. If a glass were to break in your tub, it would be nearly impossible to remove all of the broken fragments.
• Walk, don’t run. The area around your hot tub can get pretty slippery. By walking carefully, you can avoid nasty falls. To provide extra traction, you can put mats on the ground around your tub.
• For obvious reasons, make sure there are no electrical appliances or cords within reach of your hot tub.
• Pregnant women should not soak in hot tubs. It is not safe for a pregnant woman to soak in water over 100^o as it can raise her heart rate, which can interfere with the baby’s development.
• Never leave children unsupervised in your hot tub.
• Make sure that all the gates guarding your hot tub are locked, secure and out of children’s reach.
• When not in use, make sure your hot tub is firmly covered. This will not only protect your hot tub from debris, but it will also prevent children and pets from falling in.
• Have a first aid kit on hand in case of an accident.
• Be prepared for seasonal changes. Make sure to clear the path from your house to your hot tub of ice and other hazards.

By putting these tips to use, you can enjoy soaking in your spa and be prepared. For more health and safety tips, you can talk to the staff at Arctic Spas Manitoba in Oakbluff. We have one of the widest selections of hot tub accessories and hot tubs in Manitoba. Our knowledgeable employees provide excellent hot tub service and advice. When it comes to tubs, hot tub accessories, hot tub covers and more, Arctic Spas Manitoba has you covered. Visit our website at: http://www.arcticspasmanitoba.ca/. Like our Facebook page (‘Arctic Spas Manitoba’) too! 

Summer is quickly approaching, and Manitoba hot tub owners are eager to dip their toes into their spas after a long, cold winter! Before you go for a longa waited soak, it’s a good idea to inspect your hot tub—including hot tub covers. This should be done each spring, or every time the hot tub is refilled. The cover of your hot tub isa very important aspect of your hot tub. It protects the inside of your hot tub by preventing dirt and debris from infecting the water, and helps keep your children safe by blocking them from falling in the hot tub and sustaining an injury.

What should you look for when inspecting your hot tub cover? Leaks, tears, or other defects could mean that your cover has suffered water damage and needs to be replaced. Any holes in the vinyl of your hot tub cover will damage the inner foam core by allowing moisture to build up, causing mold growth. If the inner foam has taken in moisture, not only will mold begin to form, but it will also lose its effectiveness, as it is impossible to drain moisture from a hot tub cover. To properly inspect your cover, you need to carefully examine its entire surface, including the underside. It could help to rinse the cover with a hose while you’re inspecting it, so that you don’t mistake dirt or debris for small holes or damage.

Through regular inspection, you could extend the life of your hot tub cover by catching leaks or tears before any serious damage has been done, allowing for timely repairs. If you find that there a problem with your hot tub cover, you can easily order a new one from Arctic Spas Manitoba.

Arctic Spas Manitoba in Oakbluff is a leading retailer of Arctic Spas hot tubs in Manitoba. They carry all you need to make the most out of your hot tub, including cedar hot tub accessories. To make life easier for hot tub owners, Arctic Spas Manitoba’s hot tub service team offers hot tub service throughout Winnipeg, Oakbluff, and the surrounding areas. Arctic Spas Manitoba presents amazing prices that are sure to beat out their competition. If you’re looking for a cheap hot tub in the Winnipeg area, Arctic Spas Manitoba is the place to go! For more information about Arctic Spas Manitoba, go to http://www.arcticspasmanitoba.ca/. You can also “Like” them on Facebook (Arctic Spas Manitoba).

The flowers are blooming, the trees are budding, and so might be those creepy-crawlies in your hot tub! Bacteria and other tiny life forms tend to thrive in stagnant water and that’s certainly no different with hot tubs. If you haven’t kept up with your hot tub service throughout the winter, before you get into your hot tub this spring, clean it or have a qualified technician do it for you. Keep it safe for you and your family.

3 Quick Tips to Cleaning your Hot Tub this Spring:

Tip 1: Clean Your Cover.

Before cleaning, take note of whether or not the underside of your hot tub cover is in good condition. If it is waterlogged, or is just in bad condition, it’s likely to be infested with microorganisms and you may need to replace your hot tub cover. If it’s in good condition, then simply clean it with a mild vinyl cleaning solution. You may also want to use a protectant that will help ward off future infestations.

Tip 2: Clean Your Shell.

Like with your hot tub cover, before you clean, take note of the condition of your shell. If there are any cracks in the shell, you will need to have one of our professionals come out to recondition it. Otherwise, simply apply an acrylic cleaner to the surface and wipe it off. You may want to rinse it once and then do it again.

Tip 3:Clean Your Filter.

As we’re sure you know, your filter is an extremely important part for the proper functioning of your hot tub. Inspect your filter to make sure that it is in good condition. If it isn’t, you’ll need to replace it, otherwise submerge the filter in a chlorine solution for a few hours. While it’s soaking, clean the filter housing and skimmer, too. Rinse your filter, its housing and the skimmer. Don’t forget to wear gloves.

Have Questions or Need Help?

We are always here to help with your hot tubs in Manitoba! If you need one of our technicians to come out for a spring service call, just let us know!

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For many of us, instances where we allow ourselves to partake in activities that promote relaxation and stress relief are few and far between. On the rare occasion that we do visit a spa or masseuse, we're awakened to an incredibly soothing experience for both our mind and body. But, because for so many of us  these visits are uncommon, the benefits of this truly healthy experience are forgotten all too soon. The inconvenience of visiting a masseuse can lie in the fact that it's expensive, time consuming and incredibly public, leaving some people feeling vulnerable or uncomfortable. Booking an appointment in advance is an inconvenience in itself, and worse, for those who are immobile, may not an option in the first place.

Fortunately, modern technology presents us with a convenient alternative: the massage chair. Personal and portable, the massage chair offers a high quality full-body massage experience in the comfort of your own home. Allowing you to indulge whenever and for however long you desire, the massage chair is a truly innovative piece of furniture. If you suffer from chronic joint/muscle pain or stress, consider the massage chair an essential household accessory.

Massage chairs have well-known therapeutic benefits for both the mind and body. They can help to enhance flexibility and breathing, as well as increase blood circulation, which helps to increase the efficiency of our immune systems. They are also known to reduce stress and anxiety, loosen tight muscles and relieve tight or stiff muscles and joints. Massage chairs offer a variety of different massage techniques that can be tailored to suit your particular needs - a luxury most professional masseuses cannot supply. Available at a moment's notice, a massage chair provides gentle to vigorous massaging, vibration and air-controlled manipulation that provide you with ultimate relaxation in the comfort of your own home.

If you'd like to learn more about the benefits that a relaxing massage chair may have in your home, contact Arctic Spas Manitoba today. Offering a wide selection of massage chairs and hot tubs in the Manitoba and greater Winnipeg area, Arctic Spas Manitoba is your source for leisure equipment and accessories. Visit us online at http://www.arcticspasmanitoba.ca or at our showroom, and don't forget to follow us on Facebook (Arctic Spas Manitoba)!

When it comes to hot tub accessories, hot tub covers are essential to ensuring you get the most out of your investment.  In Manitoba's cold winter climates, maintaining the water temperature in your hot tub is crucial: without a cover, the weather can cause your tub to freeze, causing potentially permanent damage to both the liner and pump. Protecting your hot tub with a quality hot tub cover will ensure that your hot tub doesn't fall through the cracks of weather damage! 

Having a hot tub cover on your outdoor hot tub will ensure debris such as: leaves, dirt, snow and ice do not fall in. This allows for less frequent cleaning of your hot tub, saving you time and effort. It will also prevent your children and pets from falling into the tub unexpectedly. Most notably, however, an insulated hot tub cover will help you save money. By ensuring that heat doesn't escape, it will effectively utilize less energy to keep your tub hot. Hot tub covers will guarantee a decrease in your heat and hot water bills.

There are a few important factors to pay attention to when choosing the right hot tub cover. First, research the insulation material itself: most are made of Expanded Polystyrene, a reliable material that resists the flow of heat and keeps it effectively trapped inside your hot tub. Suitable for heavy snow fall, some covers are made of fibre glass for increased strength and insulation. The thickness of the cover is also a strong indicator of how heat resistant your hot tub cover is. An option for warmer weather is a solar cover, which uses the sun's energy to heat up and maintain the temperature of your hot tub water. This can save you up to 10% off your electricity bill each month.

The perimeters of your hot tub should be adequately measured before buying your cover so that you can experience the full benefits of having a properly sizes hot tub cover. When you do select the right cover for yourself, you should aim to clean it at least once a month. Briefly unzipping the cover every two months and allowing the insulation to be exposed is also suggested. To learn more about hot tub covers and other hot tub accessories, visit Arctic Spas Manitoba today, either online or at our showroom.

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Here we are, smack dab in the middle of another frosty winter! Post-holiday season, we have now entered the drawn out, tail end to winter's bitter chill: an experience we seem to endure together with a communal sigh. What better way to keep your spirits warm than by relaxing in a hot tub? While we're all aware of the blissful feeling a soak in the tub can leave you with, many don't realize the mental and physical benefits that hydrotherapy offers.

Hydrotherapy involves immersing all or part of your body into water and can relieve a variety of ailments. There are three components that make a hot tub visit such a nurturing experience for your body and mind: heat, massage, and buoyancy.

Heat: Immersing your body in hot water naturally increases your circulation and blood supply, which works to soothe sore muscles and stiff joints. Generally speaking, it also speeds up the healing process and works to rid your body of any harmful toxins which may be causing you discomfort.

Massage: The gentle massage that the jets in your hot tub offer works to relax and loosen tight, aching muscles. The soothing bubbles increase your body's production of endorphins, which promote feelings of wellness, peace and relaxation. Just the push of a button lets your mind and body literally unwind after this busy holiday season or a demanding work week!

Buoyancy: When you're relaxing in a hot tub, the buoyancy of the water reduces your body weight by 90% - which creates an intense relief of pressure on your joints and bones! This aspect of the hot tub experience is particularly beneficial for those whose professions demand standing for long periods of time or heavy lifting, as well as people who suffer from arthritis or other joint disorders.

Clearly, spending time in a hot tub promotes a healthy mind and body. At Arctic Spas Manitoba, we have a huge selection of affordable hot tubs for you to choose from. Whether you visit us at our showroom, located just outside of Winnipeg, or browse our catalogue online, we're confident that we can help you find a hot tub that suits both your needs and budget. We offer a wide range of services such as installation, re-installation, moving and maintenance to guarantee your satisfaction the moment you purchase one of our hot tubs. Interested in learning more? Visit http://www.arcticspasmanitoba.ca here to get a quote on the price of a hot tub today!