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Teri McThompson
Teri McThompson is the owner of Splash Pool & Patio in Pittsburg, KS. She has 10 years previous experience before opening Splash Pool & Patio in 2002. She has a Bachelor of Science in Technology from Pittsburg State University. Location is 802 S Broadway. For more information call 620-232-1580 or splashpoolandpatio.com.
Pool & patio
2011-09-28 16:37:32
Get rid of that “musty” smell in your spa
Q: We don’t use our spa much in the summer, but really use it fall, winter and spring time. What causes the musty smell and how do I get rid of it?
A: Fall is a good time to change the water in the spa and wipe down the tub and cover. The musty smell develops when the chemical builds a gas between the water and underneath side of the cover. This happens because the spa cover is not opened enough to let the gas escape. The best way to avoid the musty build up is to make sure to routinely open the cover with the jets on, to let the air and water breathe. (10 minutes each time should do the trick). Also, if you already have the smell and want to get rid of it, you don’t have to drain the tub every time, just wipe the underneath cover with 1/4 parts bleach and 3/4 parts water and then rinse it off. Then test the water and adjust chemicals and shock the water.
 
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