Like swimming pools, hot tubs need regular monitoring to ensure their water stays clean and clear. An average person might take a water quality reading once or twice a week using test strips ...

When you’re doing your weekly hot tub water testing, alkalinity is one of the chemicals you check, along with chlorine and pH ...

"There are several clear signs to watch for that indicate it’s time for an upgrade," notes Merrick Miller, Hot Tub Education & Content Lead for Leslie’s. "One of the first things to check is ...