Hot Tub Bliss

This fan letter from an Olympic hot tub owner says it all.  SilkBalance has been a skin saver during our recent snows and bad weather.  Read on:

“I’m a family physician in his sixties. Over the years my skin has
gotten drier, and during the winter I get eczema rashes. I had to
limit my use of my Olympic Hot Tub (the Bengal) to once a week or
less. Any more frequently increased the itchy rash. This was a big
disappointment to me because the hot tub has long been part of my
stress management. When I get into the tub, the stress just melts
away. The family is also the beneficiary of my better mood!

I was in the showroom, buying some more Spa Shock, when I saw someone
with this tear-shaped orange bottle. He was telling the salesperson
that he used the Silk treatment weekly, and since he did, his skin was
much better. Having overheard him and sensing his delight with the
product, I decided to try it myself.

I purged the tub and filled it with fresh water, according to the
instructions. I did not use the Calcium Hardener, but did use the
shock, Silk, and a bit of chlorine. Then I started using the tub
daily. What is truly amazing is that my dry skin and rash have
diminished dramatically. The water feels soft on my skin, and my sense
is that the natural oils are not washed away as much with the softer
water. I also enjoy the feel of the softer water compared to the
Calcium hardened water.

The further benefit is that I don’t have to check the chemical balance
of the tub anymore. I just trust that with weekly application of the
Silk, the balance will be maintained appropriately.

I’ve been using the Silk weekly ever since. My skin continues to be
way better, and I need way less moisturizing and cortisone creams.
I’m afraid I’ve become a true believer.”

Hope that’s helpful. My bottle of Silk is near gone. Let me know when
I can drop by and pick up another.

Warm thanks.
Bruce Davis.

If you haven’t tried SilkBalance yet, what are you waiting for? Enhance your spa experience, save your skin AND use your tub with less hassle. It’s a win/win!  Order today at our estore. We ship nationwide: http://www.olympichottubestore.com/silkbalance.html

If you’re already a SilkBalance user, I’d love to hear what you think about it in your hot tub!

Sanum per aqua-Latin for Health through water.

Silk Balance feels good, smells good, is simple to use, protects equipment and is environmentally friendly! Why would anyone stick with old-fashioned chemicals that dry out their skin, are bad for the environment and are a hassle to use?  Our Olympic Hot Tub customers have been emailing their raves for the product since we put it on our shelves in August.

Here’s one from Marty Cole of Seattle, a Hot Spring Sovereign owner.  He made the switch and is so happy with the results.  Silk Balance is a must have for every hot tub!

Hi Alice,

Attached is a pic of me with my Sovereign spa, and below is what I have to say about Silk Balance.

I am a water care FANATIC, and have been faithfully  maintaining my Hot Springs spa for the past 5 years.  I switched to Silk Balance about 6 months ago and could not be happier!  What a time-saver.  No more testing, measuring and keeping so many different chemicals on hand. And my wife and I both notice the silky difference in the quality of the water.  Make the switch… you’ll be glad you did!

Marty Cole

Seattle, WA 98122

Thanks, Marty for your email and photo! Order  on line from Olympic’s estore: http://www.olympichottubestore.com/silkbalance.html

Res est severa voluptas-Pleasure is a serious business!

This letter from a happy SilkBalance user says it all:

Dear SilkBalance ,
I have a HotSpring Jetsetter spa and use your product, I love what it does for my skin.
My husband who suffered from very dry skin problems is now able to join me again in the spa as his skin isn’t effected any longer by the chemicals and doesn’t dry out.
Thank you.

Frankie Adams
Olympia WA.

Thanks for your letter, Frankie. The secret about getting older that no one talks about is the problem of dry skin. Customers have told me that they couldn’t use the tub because of their dry skin problem especially in the winter.
Get that spa hot!
Get ready to get back to the relaxation and stress relief you’ve been aching for.
Silk Balance does perform exactly as promised: it eliminates the dry skin problem without adding all sorts of yucky oils and perfumes!

But that’s not all it does. At first we were skeptial of a product that promised so much. But Hot Spring owners are raving about how it’s transformed their hot tubbing experinece. You do have to feel the water with Silk Balance to believe what a difference it makes. We keep one spa in each of our showrooms without Silk Balance. The rest have it as the water care of choice. We don’t have to say anything but: “Put your hand in this spa without Silk Balance. Now put your hand in the other spa with Silk Balance.” No one has actually swooned yet, but we’ve heard: “I can’t believe it!” “Wow, what a difference!” “I’ll take it!”

Silk Balance does make your hot tub water feel like silk and leaves your skin feeling smooth as a baby’s. Direct from Europe where it has made hot tub care easier than ever, it’s a proprietary blend of balancing products combined in one easy-to-use bottle. Now, this is the best part: No more alkalinity increaser, calcium hardness, pH increaser or de-creaser, and stain & scale control products. Really! Throw them all away.

●Add Silk Balance once a week to keep your spa readings in perfect harmony, without testing or mixing.
●It’s enhanced with silver so it’s EverFresh and ozone system compatible
●Added sea salts leave your skin feeling young and soft.
●BDT© Technology keeps spa components running better.
●Allows for minimization of sanitizers; environmentally friendly.

Transitioning to Silk Balance requires the one-time use of Spa Purge to rid your spa plumbing of old residual water care products and set you up for a crystal clear experience. After that, spa care is a breeze.

Discover how great soaking can be again..without the plague of dry skin and mixing of all those chemicals! Return to nature!!

See our estore for online ordering: http://www.olympichottubestore.com/silkbalance.html

Res est severa voluptas-Pleasure is a serious business!

Congratulations! Your new home has a hot tub! You’re almost ready to enjoy all the benefits including good health, relaxation, and backyard fun. I say almost because if you’re new to hot tub ownership, there are some things to do before you take that first dip.

Get all possible data about your tub to determine correct filters, spa cover, and water care products. Ask the previous owners before your house closes. No data? Measure width and height of the spa to calculate water volume.

Verify maintenance supplies are correct (bring in the box the owner’s have left to any of our 5 stores-we’ll help you sort out what’s needed or not) and spa cover and cover lifter are in good shape.

Drain & refill before jumping in.

First- buy new filters. Bad filters cause cloudy water. Don’t know your hot tub brand or model? Measure a filter. Proper filters can be found at local spa retailers or on the web. Visit our estore for all Hot Spring, Tiger River, Solana, Hot Spot and Limelight filters. http://www.olympichottubestore.com/

Check cover and lifter. Is the cover too heavy to lift, broken, cracked, peeling, musty? Replace it. Water saturated covers drain energy and might hurt your back. Don’t through energy dollars down the drain; a well fitting cover is your first defense in saving money. We recommend Sunstar TM covers for their patented water seal and long life. Lifter should sit square on the tub with straight arms and top bar, or your cover will be harder to lift and may not form a heat retention seal. For a great lifter, check out Leisure Concepts lifters on our estore. We carry all covers, too.

“The Right” water care products. Take old product to a reputable hot tub dealer for recycling. Bring any of your water care bottles to one of Olympic’s 5 stores and receive $1. off each new item. A reputable dealer can determine what you need to get started. One big don’t: Don’t use swimming pool chlorine. It’s unstable in hot water, clouds water, has the wrong pH, and dissipates quickly. If your tub uses chlorine make sure it’s for hot tubs, with “sodium dichloride” not “calcium hypochlorite” as the major ingredient. Consider changing from chlorine to newer, less harsh sanitizers. SeaKlear TM Spa brand has water care products especially formulated for hot tubs. Order online at our estore: www.http://www.olympichottubestore.com/

For the easiest water care and the softest skin you can imagine:SilkBalanceTM is for you! No mixing, testing or hassle. Order from our estore and start your hot tub experience off right!

Replace testing reagents every year, or try test strips. They’re more effective and allow one “dip of the strip” testing. Start fresh with new strips. Keep strips dry for accurate water testing results.

We give water care lessons and any reputable dealer should, too. So, ask your retailer for a water care lesson and handouts detailing how to maintain water cleanliness and sanitation procedures. OR, call our service center: 206 431-2876. Still puzzled? Local service firms specializing in your brand can teach maintenance shortcuts and proper care or consider hiring a valet service to maintain your hot tub for you.

Doing it yourself? It’s time to drain and clean! Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Always unplug tub or turn breakers off first. Unsure which cleaning products? Try Simple Green, baking soda, or any non-abrasive cleaner. Got grit on the tub floor? Use a turkey baster or wet-dry vacuum after draining tub. Hot tub vacuums are another option.

Run hose a few minutes outside tub then refill tub with clean water. Add new filters and water care products, i.e. sanitizers, pH modifiers, water hardness, and alkalinity raisers. Plug it in or reset the breakers. Set temperature. Your first dip is only hours away!

Want Us to Do it For You? Call for our Valet Service! We’ll drain & clean and get you set up correctly.

Safety First- Never leave children in the tub alone- alcohol and soaking don’t mix- pregnant women, 10 minutes max in hot tub- water temperature, never over 104°. At your first party, monitor sanitizer levels hourly. Lotions, potions, deodorants can cause foaming. Shower beforehand. Use thoroughly rinsed bathing suits. Clothes (t-shirts, cut-offs, etc.) are not recommended.

Swimsuits…or not? Let guests know your “policy” beforehand. Have a great time soaking in utter bliss knowing your hot tub is clean, sanitary and functioning properly.

Res est severa voluptas.- Pleasure is a serious business.

The following email from Olympic customer, Matt Tucker of Black Diamond, Washington reminds me once again that WHERE you buy your hot tub is as important as WHAT brand you buy. Service after the sale is a vital component of your ongoing pleasure!

“This is just a note to say how much I appreciate the knowledge and helpfulness of Jon Hutter. As I was cleaning my hot tub yesterday, I was reminded of how much time he took in the Issaquah store and at various time on the phone to walk me through set-up and trouble shooting of a used Hot Spring Spa we bought on craigslist. Honestly, if all customer service was like Jon’s, there would be no need for a complaint department! You have a real gem there with Jon working for your company–I hope that he received due accolades for going above and beyond the call of duty.”

Thanks to Matt for writing. Yes, Jon has received many words of praise from customers for his knowledge of water care and willingness to share it. It’s our pleasure and our goal to help every hot tub owner enjoy his tub to the fullest. Water cheimstry is the not so secret basis for a lifetime of hot tubbing enjoyment. If your hot tub doesn’t keep itself in good chemistry and present you with crystal clean water every time you lift the lid, call us at Olympic if you live in the Puget Sound area. We’re here to help.

Res est severa voluptas-Pleasure is a serious business.