{"id":1358,"date":"2021-12-19T19:02:35","date_gmt":"2021-12-19T19:02:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hottubzone.com\/?p=1358"},"modified":"2023-02-06T18:49:42","modified_gmt":"2023-02-06T18:49:42","slug":"lower-chlorine-bromine-hot-tub","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hottubzone.com\/lower-chlorine-bromine-hot-tub\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Ways to Lower Chlorine or Bromine in Your Hot Tub (Naturally & Chemically)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
There have been many times over the years that I’ve added too much sanitizer to my hot tub. Here is what I’ve learned about how best to lower the levels of chlorine and bromine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chlorine and bromine levels can be lowered naturally by allowing the sanitizer to break down for 24 – 48 hours. An alternative method for naturally lowering sanitizer levels is to dilute the hot tub with fresh water. The fastest way to reduce or remove sanitizer is to add a chemical called sodium thiosulfate.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A strong chlorine smell from a hot tub is not a sign of high chlorine levels. The strong odor people typically associate with excess chlorine is actually caused by chloramines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you suspect the levels are too high, always test to confirm your suspicions first. Here is a table showing the recommended safe levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n