How to guides
Everything you need to know about buying, installing and maintaining your hot tub.
Welcome to the WhatSpa? Tips & Guide section of our site. From buying guides to installation guidance and hot tub maintenance, we’ve got you covered. Our aim is to provide you with as much independent and comprehensive information as possible. When you’re ready to start short listing your ideal hot tub to make an informed and stress-free choice, request the latest edition of WhatSpa? for free.
Have you dreamed about installing your perfect hot tub but don’t know how? WhatSpa? is here to help with our simple seven-step pre-delivery guide.
Here’s a look at the benefits – and the drawbacks – of lounger hot tubs, as well as what to look out for if you decide it’s the right option for you.
Adding a hot tub to your holiday let is a great way of making your property more desirable and opening up the possibility of charging a premium price. With demand for […]
Why wait for the summer months when you can benefit from the wellness aspects of hot tub use all-year-round?
Soaking in your hot tub every day unlocks a whole host of health benefits. The soothing jets and steaming water of your home spa is an antidote to many of […]
Find out the best hot tub test strips to buy, the right way to read them, and how to adjust your hot tub’s chemicals to get them properly balanced.
If your hot tub’s Total Alkalinity is out of balance, bacteria will quickly take over your spa. Find out how to keep it in check (and your hot tub squeaky clean).
Discover hot tub decorating ideas to help inspire ways for you to spruce up your own home spa. Read on for our pick of the best hot tub decorations.
Most hot tubs take between four and six hours to heat up – but you can speed that up by following the tips we’ve laid out in this short guide.
Which is better: chlorine granules or tablets? The fact is that both come with their own pros and cons. Read on to find out which is the best option for you.
Struggling to sleep? Discover why you might be suffering from insomnia, how a hot tub can help, and what else you can be doing to sleep more soundly.
Everything you need to know about hot tub electrical installation guidelines. Read on to make sure you don’t get a shock when your hot tub is wired up.
This edition is full of spa reviews as well as top tips on buying, owning and maintaining your very own hot tub.
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