Natural Spa - Natural Hot Tub Water Treatment

Natural Spa Technical Review

One 400 cc bottle of the Natural Spa lasts 1 to 4 months in spas up to 550 gallons. The Natural Spa is the all natural, all-in-one spa treatment endorsed by health professionals. 100% non-toxic to children, pets, and the environment. Non-irritating to eyes and skin.

The Natural Spa keeps your spa water clear and healthy for months depending on usage, water quality, and other factors. No more spa Chemicals! Only when the water loses its soft and silky feel is it time to add another bottle.

The Natural Spa is an all natural product that softens water and prevents mineral deposits. This improves pump and heater operation and greatly extends equipment life.

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1. The effects of the Natural Spa on water.

pH – The pH of water is determined mostly by contaminants that enter the water. For example: soap residues, dead skin cells, fertilizers, human waste and urine, etc. These contaminants will cause the water pH to rise and (or) drop sharply. Until now, the only method to resume a normal or balanced pH would have been to add chemicals to the water to reverse the problematic pH symptom. Although adding a chemical will reverse the pH and provide you with a normal reading using standard pH testing procedures, the contaminant that caused the pH problem remains in the water, in addition to the newly added chemical used to reverse the problem.

The Natural Spa enzymes bond to the contaminants that enter the water. The enzymes are catalysts that accelerate the conversion of contaminants to carbon dioxide and water. This action occurs whether the contaminant is acidic or alkaline. The pH level will fluctuate somewhat between approximately 7.0 and 8.4 depending on the amount of daily contamination, but should stabilize within normal range without using any chemicals.

Color, Clarity and Odor – The Natural Spa enzymes help the spa to break down organic contaminants in the water. These organic contaminants can promote bacteria blooms and turbidity, causing unpleasant water conditions.

Inorganic contaminants that disturb water clarity are held in suspension, or flocked together and filtered out. The Natural Spa is not a bleach, so water high in minerals may exhibit a slight color. Faint odors may be generated as contaminants are broken down and “gas off”. This will clear in a short time.

Bacteria – Spa water treated according to our recommendations stays safe, clean and healthy. Our customers spas are periodically chosen at random and tested for E. Coli, Streptococcus, Staphylococcus Aureus, Pseudomonas Aeruginosa, Legionella Pneumophilia, yeast, fungi, molds, and mildews. Coliform tests are routinely performed on heavily-used spa water. Water temperature is maintained at approximately 100 F° and the spa is covered during non-use periods. The Coliform test searches for colon bacillus and other disease generating bacteria stemming from fecal and urine contamination.

Minerals – The Natural Spa helps dissolved minerals to remain in suspension without using additional sequestering agents. The solution acts as a flocking agent and clarifier by helping clump together dirt and other solid contaminants to be captured by the filter.

2. Usage.

The Natural Spa can be used alone or in conjunction with conventional spa chemicals. Used alone, one 400 cc bottle per 550 gallons of spa water will maintain safe and pleasant conditions for about 20 hours of bather use. In most cases the other chemicals are no longer needed. Water temperature should be kept above 80° F with minimum circulation of twice a week, though daily circulation is preferred.

3. Does this product effectively kill or prevent algae, phytoplankton or diatoms in the water?

Algae – the Natural Spa is not an algaecide. Spas with covers and using the Natural Spa according to instructions, without the regular addition of toxic chemicals, have shown no algae growth in water with temperatures above 80º F and where regular circulation and filtration are present. Spas without covers will normally have algae growth on the walls and in the water. Algaecides are required in these cases, and are compatible with our formula.

Phytoplankton – Phytoplankton floats on pond surfaces. There have been no studies regarding the effect on phytoplankton. The Natural Spa effectively breaks the surface tension of the water, so it is highly unlikely that phytoplankton could survive on the surface of the water, (mosquitoes cannot land on treated water).

Diatoms – Diatoms are algae containing siliceous cell walls. No studies have been conducted on diatoms specifically but it would be highly improbable for them to reproduce.

Because the Natural Spa improves the ability of a spa to dissolve organic particles these small particles are prevented from forming larger molecular structures known as algae, phytoplankton and diatoms.

4. Compatibility.

With sanitizers – The Natural Spa is compatible with Chlorine, Bromine, ozone, ionization, hydrogen peroxide and ultraviolet, at recommended use rates for spas. It is not compatible with Biguanide.

With filtration – The Natural Spa is compatible with standard cartridge filters. Filtration is enhanced due to the flocking properties of the solution. Filtration media finer than 20 micron mesh is not recommended.

With other chemicals – The Natural Spa is compatible with many other chemicals, including those normally associated with pool and spa maintenance. Acids and oxidizers will hasten the degradation of the enzyme formula, shortening its effective life. The more aggressive the chemical, the more rapid the breakdown. Clarifiers should not be used with the Natural Spa, as the formula acts as a clarifier by itself. Additionally, some clarifiers will bond to the enzyme formula and cause it to solidify and be filtered out of the water.

5. Contents and Properties.

Contents – The Natural Spa is made from enzymes, minerals and plant extracts, which provide longevity to the natural enzyme formula. The enzymes used are proprietary and are not available for review.

Properties – The enzyme formula in the Natural Spa has several remarkable properties. It is magnetically charged, which causes the enzymes to quickly attach to contaminants. Once attached, the enzymes increase the molecular activity in the spa, causing the contaminants to biodegrade into simpler compounds, such as carbon dioxide and water. They simply disappear, and the water remains fresh and clear.

6. Registration Requirements.

The Natural Spa is not a sanitizer, biocide, or pesticide. The EPA will only register a product as a sanitizer, biocide or pesticide if it contains an “active ingredient” that is toxic or deadly to animals and/or plants.

The Natural Spa does not contain any “active ingredient” listed by the EPA, OSHA, or the NSF. Therefore the product can not be registered as a pesticide, algaecide, or biocide. The enzyme formula is 100% safe, non-toxic, and contains all natural ingredients. The formula works in synergy with the physical elements in the spa to improve efficiency, break down organic contaminants, and help produce a healthier, more desirable environment, i.e. free of chemical irritants, with softer, clearer, more comfortable water.

The Natural Spa can not claim to “reduce, inhibit, mitigate, destroy or abate any pests”, (plants, animals or bacteria) “either by itself or in combination with any other substance” (the EPA definition of a pesticide). The EPA does not allow any product not registered as a pesticide to make this claim, under penalty of civil prosecution.

7. Tests

The following tests were performed on the Natural Spa at stated dilution, and results are summarized here. For full test procedures and documentation, contact us.

TOXICITY (as bottled):

Primary Dermal Irritation: <1 (Not a primary dermal irritant)

Primary Ocular (eye) Irritation: 0.3 (minor irritant) 0.0 with rinse (Non irritating)

Oral Toxicity: Non-toxic @ .5% body weight dosage

Skin Sensitization: 0.38 (Non irritating)

Repeated Insult Patch: 0.0 (Non irritating)

Sub Acute Inhalation: No effect

Vaginal Mucosal Irritation: Acceptable (Non irritating)

CHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND (as bottled):

% Nitrogen: 0.003 % Phosphorous: 0.0058 COD as mg 03/L: 6.1

COLIFORM (Bac T – one bottle to 420 gals. water): <1/1ml (spa water tested free of coliforms)

First; you Crystal Clean your spa to remove chemical residues, hard water deposits, corrosion and other contaminants hidden deep inside the plumbing of your spa that cause irritation, cloudy water, improper operation or pH imbalance. Crystal Clean is a strong, easy to use citrus based cleaner that won’t hurt you or any of the components of your spa. Add 4 ounces for every 100 gallons of water and run your spa three to four times a day for 2 to 3 days. The spa cleans itself! Drain the spa once it’s clean, and you’re ready to start enjoying a Natural Spa.Our Start Up Kit includes one bottle of Natural Spa, one jar of Crystal Clean, Potassium Shock and complete instructions (a $57.85 value). That’s everything you’ll need for all spas up to 500 gallons.

NEW SPAS

NOTE: New spas are “wet tested” at the factory to make sure that everything works correctly, and to guarantee no leaks. Then they are drained and wrapped in protective plastic. Eventually they are shipped to the dealer or new owner. Because these spas have been wet, algae and mold may begin to grow inside the plumbing and filter in the dark, moist environment. The same is true for the seldom-used garden hose that you will be using to fill this new spa with. The first time you fill your new spa, or anytime the spa has been drained and left empty for more than three weeks health officials recommend flushing the spa thoroughly with an 80 ppm Chlorine solution, or soaking with a 20 ppm solution for nine hours or longer. In addition, you should soak the filter for 90 minutes or longer in a solution of 1 part household bleach to 7 parts water.

When you get a new spa, you will want to use it a lot, and of course you want the water to stay crystal clear. But new spas may have manufacturing residues of silicon, Teflon, waxes and other chemicals that slowly wash out and cause cloudy water for many months. Chlorine will bleach and oxidize these residues, keeping the water clear during this time. And so, for new spa owners we suggest the use of dichlor, (not bromine), per the chlorine manufacturer’s recommendations for the first 30 days. Then drain and refill before using the Natural Spa.

If you do not want to soak in highly chlorinated water, then fill your spa and add Natural Spa according to label instructions. You may notice a slight haze for awhile as the manufacturing residues wash off into the water. We recommend you shock as needed with non-chlorine shock, hydrogen peroxide, or small amounts of chlorine. After four to six weeks of use add Automatic Dishwashing Detergent, circulate awhile, then drain after 4 hours or longer.

It’s your choice. Complete instructions come with every order.

IF YOU NOW USE BIGUANIDE (BaquaSpaâ )

Drain your spa and refill with fresh water to eliminate the Biguanide in the water. Crystal Clean the spa and soak the filter in a concentrated solution of Crystal Clean. Add Natural Spa to the fresh water. You may need to shock the water with non-chlorine shock or hydrogen peroxide in the next few weeks to maintain clarity.
IF YOU NOW USE CHLORINE OR BROMINE

Take out the filter and toss the bromine floater, if used. Rinse and replace your filter so that the water treated with Crystal Clean will clean it thoroughly. Turn on all the jets and hold the open jar of Crystal Clean in front of a jet. It will dissolve in seconds. The longer you circulate the water, the better the cleaning job. The contaminants that are in your spa will cause the water to get cloudy and may cause foam and scum to rise to the surface. Scoop away this foam while purging, and dispose of it. Crystal Clean your spa for 2 to 3 days to thoroughly clean it.

Once your spa is clean, fill with fresh water and shock the new water with 15ppm of chlorine. This should remove any residual chloramines, tannins or algae.

If you want to use your spa as soon as it is hot enough, wait until you get out to add the Chlorine.

If your water is high in iron, copper, calcium or other scale causing metals: Add 1 to 2 ounces of Stain & Scale Cure/Control on the third day, to sequester these metals and prevent any problems with staining or scaling.

Heat the water to at least 80° F, and wait until the chlorine level is below 1ppm before adding Natural Spa.

One bottle of Natural Spa will keep your water looking and feeling great for one to two months with average use. If you use your spa 3 to 5 days a week for twenty minutes each time, we consider that average use. With more use by more people or for longer times you will have to add a bottle more often. If you use your spa daily, you will add a bottle every 4 to 5 weeks. If you don’t use your spa for long periods of time, you may find that the water stays nice and clear for 3 to 4 months. When you haven’t used your spa for a long time, you need to add a new bottle of Natural Spa before use to recondition the water.

The final consideration is the size of your spa. One bottle of Natural Spa will treat up to 500 gallons, so larger spas will need to start with two bottles or more. Large swim spas will need a bottle of Natural Spa added every one to two months even when not used a lot. Smaller spas (under 200 gal.) can be a bit more difficult to maintain, especially under heavy use. Best results come from adding 4 ounces per 100 gallons of fresh water, then adding another ½ ounce for every bather use once a week, or as needed. Also, small spas should be drained more often. And remember to clean the filter before adding a bottle.

No testing is required, as Natural Spa has no effect on pH or alkalinity.

And there is no need to drain the water as long as it stays clear and fresh, which can be up to a year. We do recommend that you drain every 6 months, (just because), and use Crystal Clean (if you have hard water deposits) or Automatic Dishwashing Detergent just before you drain, to keep your spa as clean as can be. A clean spa uses less energy to heat the water, runs smoother and lasts longer.

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NORMAL MAINTENANCE

Circulate two to four hours daily.

Add 1 full bottle of Natural Spa EVERY TWO MONTHS
Spas of 300 gallons or less should add 4 ounces of Natural Spa to fresh water, then replenish with ½ ounce for every bather use once a week or as needed.

Clean filter with high-pressure nozzle before adding a bottle of Natural Spa. If you clean the filter too often you are washing away the Natural Spa and leaving your spa water unconditioned. Once a year, or as needed soak the filter(s) with 1 cup household bleach in a bucket of water. You may use our alkaline filter cleaner or other filter cleaners, but not regular detergent as this will cause extensive foaming for several days.

Check pH and balance if necessary. Your pH can be between 6.0 and 8.4. Most city water has had the pH and alkalinity properly balanced before distribution. The Natural Spa can tolerate a much greater pH range and still maintain water quality. A higher pH feels softer on your skin. You can raise the pH by adding baking soda to your spa, 1 ounce at a time. To lower the pH use vinegar, pH Down or pool acid, diluted into a bucket of water. DO NOT add too much at a time – you want to lower the pH slowly. Wait at least 4 hours after adding any chemical before testing to see what effect it has had on the water.

EVERY 6 MONTHS:

Add Automatic dishwashing detergent, or for hard water Crystal Clean, 1 to 2 days before draining to keep the spa nice and clean. Soak filter in bucket of water with Automatic dishwasher detergent or 1 cup of household bleach added. With the Natural Spa there is no build-up of toxic, corrosive chemicals in your water to worry about, so water changes are needed much less often than the one to four months required with other systems.

THINGS TO KNOW

Alkalinity: Alkalinity can be anywhere between 60 and 280. Raise alkalinity with baking soda or Alkalinity Increaser, lower with Muriatic Acid or Easy Acid, available at a pool supply.

Metal Gon® : Not as effective as our product, but OK to use. If your local water is very high in dissolved metals, add 1 to 2 ounces of Stain and Scale Cure/Control to every 500 gallons of new water to sequester these metals and prevent any problems with staining or scaling.

Defender® : Because you’re not adding tablets or granules to your water, you normally will not need this product. If sandy crystals begin to form, use Stain and Scale Cure/Control to cure and prevent the problem, according to our instructions.

Foam: Do not use “Foam Down” type products. Lingering clumps of foam mean it’s time to add another bottle of Natural Spa. If the foam is excessive, scoop it off and dispose of it to eliminate the cause of the foam. If it doesn’t go away in a day or two, then Crystal Clean and drain the spa.

Clarifiers: Do not use a clarifier, as the Natural Spa is a clarifier itself. Other clarifiers may cause foam and some may even bond with the Natural Spa and cause it to be filtered out of your water.

Ozone, non-chlorine shock and hydrogen peroxide: You should use these oxidizers under heavy use conditions. These are excellent products that help clear the water.

ONE BOTTLE LASTS TWO MONTHS, or about 30 bather uses. With frequent use you will need to add the Natural Spa more often. Surface scum or foam are indicators that it’s time to add a new bottle.

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