I have had my hot tub for a few months and couldn't figure out how to manage the foam. You are very good at explaining everything in a way so that I can understand the underlying issue along with the fix. Thank you!
@backyardleisure
Жыл бұрын
So glad it was helpful, Patrick. Happy hot tubbing!
@dannramirez9
Жыл бұрын
Loved your video. I’m in total agreement with your sentiment about just enjoying the hot tub and not making people take showers and rinsing their close out. I don’t mind the extra work it takes to bring friends and family together, without making them feel uncomfortable.
@backyardleisure
Жыл бұрын
So glad the video was helpful D'Ann. I love your attitude! It's all about relationships.
@vinceagnes
2 жыл бұрын
Watched your video this morning, got the vac out after lunch and sucked off the foam. Got into the tub late afternoon and happy to report ther was no foam. We had a relaxing soak thanks to your advise. Thanks.
@backyardleisure
2 жыл бұрын
That's awesome, Fran! Happy hot tubbing.
@Nick-bs3kh
Жыл бұрын
This is the only video on how to fix the underlying problem. Thank you for a great educational video.
@backyardleisure
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, I'm glad that it's helpful!
@retznutz
Жыл бұрын
Excellent solution and truly does work! It's the only solution I've seen that is quick, actually fixes the issue and is chemical free. Well Done!
@backyardleisure
Жыл бұрын
So glad it was helpful. Happy hot tubbing!
@enmodo
Жыл бұрын
Gloriously simple and chemical free. It aligned with my initial instinct but I wasn't sure if just scooping the foam off would be a never ending task. After watching this video I gave it a try with my pool skimmer (flat version) and it worked great. After scooping out a five gallon bucket worth twice - which collapses down to a few cups of liquid - I had most of it gone (200 gal inflatable tub). Within 30 minutes the bubbles were so weak it was hard to scoop more than a cup worth of bubbles at a time, and turning off the pump made any froth disperse almost immediately. My job was done. I'm guessing build up of surfactants causing foam is a major reason that people change out their water periodically so glad I found this hack, thanks Josh! In the future next time I'm in the tub feeling bored I'll grab my skimmer and while away some time knocking the foam level down, its very cathartic.
@backyardleisure
Жыл бұрын
So glad that this worked for you Simon. Happy hot tubbing!
@CharlieRahm
9 күн бұрын
Excellent information explained in a simple, very understandable manner. I'm on my way to buy a shop vac!
@backyardleisure
8 күн бұрын
Glad it can help, Charlie. Happy hot tubbing!
@onlinebestellen
2 жыл бұрын
I've never heard about Hot Tub Foam so it is interesting to listen to the video and now I am more informed
@beenthereb4892
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, you really do explain in a very easy way different ways to maintain my hot tub.
@backyardleisure
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your encouraging comment. I'm so glad that it's helpful. Please let us know if there are any specific topics that you would like for me to cover!
@TangoMikeOscar
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for actually addressing getting rid of foam! So many videos out there on foam but all they say is how to prevent it, not how to get rid of it. Not thought of using a wet vac, will be trying this going forward.
@backyardleisure
2 жыл бұрын
So glad it was helpful. Happy hot tubbing!
@3DPeter
2 жыл бұрын
i use a gell that binds all minescule particles that causes that look a like sea foam. I use just 2cc a day, and all i have to do is flush out the paper filter every day, because the gell and dirt will get sucked up and stick to the filter, so it works great in my tiny tub.
@davidwolters
2 жыл бұрын
This is such an awesome hack to remove that pesky foam! My cyanuric acid level keeps creeping up with Dichlor so I decided to try the household bleach method. Accidentally used "low splash" bleach which created a bubble bath. Shop vac to the rescue! Spent about an hour sucking up the bubbles last night and today it's like a fresh fill! Thank you for sharing this. Jury is still out on the household bleach method...
@backyardleisure
2 жыл бұрын
Glad we could help, David!
@zoranzivcec3247
2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for this video. You make it easier to maintain a hot tub.
@backyardleisure
Ай бұрын
My pleasure, happy hot tubbing!
@jdschock9582
Жыл бұрын
Wow, I’ve watched 10 videos on this and this is the only one That Worked great! Thank you so much !
@backyardleisure
Жыл бұрын
So glad it was helpful. Happy hot tubbing!
@TheNanologue
4 ай бұрын
Great video. Thanks.
@backyardleisure
Ай бұрын
I'm glad it's helpful. Thank you!
@maladjusted1116
Жыл бұрын
New hot tub owner... This is great information... Thanks !
@backyardleisure
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure, Jeff. Happy hot tubbing!
@nathanbuerk1393
24 күн бұрын
Dude this is an awesome DIY video
@backyardleisure
24 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful. Happy hot tubbing!
@wchitty
2 ай бұрын
This worked perfectly. Thanks for sharing.
@backyardleisure
Ай бұрын
So glad! Happy hot tubbing.
@billtaylor292
9 ай бұрын
Works! Thank you!
@backyardleisure
9 ай бұрын
My pleasure, Bill! Happy hot tubbing!
@billtaylor292
9 ай бұрын
@@backyardleisure My water is extremely hard, so I have RO water delivered to fill my tub. I try to use minimal chemicals to extend the time between filling due to the cost. I had not used it for a few months and found black slime balls were floating around. I used algaecide and then changed the filter but couldn't get rid of the very persistant foam. 20 minutes with the shop vac saved me $200! Thanks again!
@crujax1554
2 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed watching your video. Thank you for the great information and presentation!!!
@backyardleisure
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure. I'm glad it was helpful!
@IceManOregon
Жыл бұрын
I've used my leaf blower to rid the tub of foam
@backyardleisure
Жыл бұрын
That's another great solution. Love the innovation!
@tracyf8420
Жыл бұрын
Easy to install, I love it
@nixon2tube
2 жыл бұрын
I didn't rinse after the hot tub clean, which was bad. But 20 mins of sucking, and 1.2 dumps of the shop vac did the trick. Thanks!
@backyardleisure
2 жыл бұрын
Glad the video was helpful. Happy hot tubbing!
@enmodo
Жыл бұрын
You sucked! Congrats!
@cindygrochala7553
Жыл бұрын
Great instructions. Thank you.
@backyardleisure
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful, Cindy. Happy hot tubbing!
@barbaramock5860
10 ай бұрын
Thank you ---excellent tutorial
@backyardleisure
9 ай бұрын
So glad it was helpful!
@Burbzbabe
Жыл бұрын
Simple and very helpful! Thank you!
@backyardleisure
Жыл бұрын
So glad it was helpful. Happy hot tubbing!
@jdanderson915
2 жыл бұрын
Josh...you are DA MAN! Thanks for your fantastic VIDEO!
@backyardleisure
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful, JD. Happy hot tubbing!
@jetstream3528
3 ай бұрын
Bravo ! Thank you
@backyardleisure
Ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@rhmcgee3180
7 ай бұрын
Thank you for the tips!
@backyardleisure
7 ай бұрын
My pleasure! Happy hot tubbing!
@boscolayo4097
8 ай бұрын
First video that sucks out the foam...and it works.
@backyardleisure
8 ай бұрын
So glad it was helpful! Happy hot tubbing!
@SQTierHog
2 жыл бұрын
Wow. Very informative! Thank you for your time!
@backyardleisure
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure, thanks for watching!
@GONE2VT802
Жыл бұрын
Great video! Thank you!
@backyardleisure
Жыл бұрын
So glad it was helpful, Jim. Happy hot tubbing!
@rarityd
Жыл бұрын
another helpful video dude! thx Josh
@backyardleisure
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure, thanks for the compliment!
@saltspringrailway3683
2 жыл бұрын
I'll have your old filters!
@johntabor8395
Жыл бұрын
We just bought a hot tub in August and have had that issue.
@backyardleisure
Жыл бұрын
Hope the video was helpful!
@michaelh.jr.5522
2 жыл бұрын
Josh, why does your shadow at minute 1:25 -2.40 look exactly like Mr Burns from the Simpsons? Other than that great hot tub video, "stay foaming, get suds" bro.
@backyardleisure
2 жыл бұрын
Haha! Probably this schnoz of mine.
@twosevenoneseven
2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Is there risk of water cycling through the tub with the filter out?
@backyardleisure
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! As long as there is no visible debris in the water, running the hot tub without a filter for a short time shouldn't cause any issues.
@thepeterpot
2 жыл бұрын
This was also my concern, everywhere I am looking says to never run the tub without the filter. Especially on a high setting!
@nancyfisher3887
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@backyardleisure
2 жыл бұрын
Our pleasure, Nancy. Happy hot tubbing!
@troywilson1122
2 жыл бұрын
Good advice. Thanks
@backyardleisure
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure, happy hot tubbing!
@sgt.nickel
Жыл бұрын
Epsom salt works prety well.. it will solidify the suds and then they get filtered out. But I'm always open to other ways.
@backyardleisure
Жыл бұрын
That's interesting, I've never heard this. If it works, the only downside I could think of would be increasing TDS levels, which would require more frequent water changes. Nonetheless, I'm intrigued and I'll have to do some research into the science behind this. Thanks!
@sgt.nickel
Жыл бұрын
@@backyardleisure I basicly had to learn some chemstry lol.. it's interested cause acid salt and base.. and thats the basis of how it works I think the compound created by this chemical reaction is possibly chalk. I'm not 100 percent but it's close to that if it isn't chalk. ..
@cindywalker2404
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this helpful video. Do you have a video on balancing water, getting rid of green or cloudy water?
@backyardleisure
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful, Cindy! I don't have a video that specifically addresses those issues. If your water is green and cloudy at the same time, I would suspect inadequate sanitizer. If you're having ongoing issues, it might be a good idea to take a water sample in to a local dealership.
@cindywalker2404
2 жыл бұрын
@@backyardleisure Thank you
@nathanbuerk1393
24 күн бұрын
Also dude grabb a 5 gallon bucket full of water and maybe a little chlorine or muriatic acid. Turn that cartridge filter into a tumbler then rinse .. like a washing machine 😀
@bobmcdermit9857
11 ай бұрын
Cleaning a filter in khakis and dress shoes hahahaha the dedication
@backyardleisure
11 ай бұрын
In my job, I have a lot of opportunities to prove that dedication! 😆
@tom7715
2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your video. Thanks for posting!
@backyardleisure
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure Tom. Happy hot tubbing!
@31marcpaul
2 жыл бұрын
Super helpful! Thanks!
@backyardleisure
2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad to hear that, David!
@chuckwalters4759
2 жыл бұрын
Great tips! Thanks!
@backyardleisure
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure, Chuck. Happy hot tubbing!
@jazzjokesjalopies
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much!
@backyardleisure
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure. Happy hot tubbing!
@sflspotter6638
Жыл бұрын
Very informative video thank you very much. How much do you charge for your platinum plan? Have a 250 gallon jacuzzi. I’m not in your area but, curious what it should or would cost per month. Thanks in advance.
@backyardleisure
Жыл бұрын
So glad it was helpful! Every dealer structures their valet service differently. Ours includes a weekly visit by our tech to check and adjust the water, all water care products (salt cartridges, bottled products, filters etc.) and drain & refills when needed for $295 per month.
@SQTierHog
2 жыл бұрын
Subbed.
@rikinpatel742
2 жыл бұрын
Hey I keep adding all this no foam chemicals but then it just keeps. Coming back. Will definitely try this method when the foam comes back. My question is my hot tub 2 months old the water chemicals are all perfect and we try to not have too many products on our bodies so where could it be coming from?
@backyardleisure
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Rikin, it totally makes sense that the foam keeps coming back, since there is no chemical that actually removes foam. All "Foam Out" products are temporary treatments. Once you remove the foam using the method in the video, it's likely that it won't come back very often as long as you are mindful of the sources I mentioned. As for where the sulfates originally came from, it would be pretty difficult for me to guess. By far, the most common source is swimwear that has been laundered with detergent. Other common possibilities would be lotion, or shampoo residue if someone is getting their hair wet.
@rikinpatel742
2 жыл бұрын
@@backyardleisure thanks for the reply will definitely give the method a go
@adamrainis90
Жыл бұрын
Does the Springfield office offer that service you mentioned at the end?
@backyardleisure
Жыл бұрын
Hey Adam, we can definitely get you set up with our Platinum Valet Service. I'll have our service department reach out to discuss the details.
@wildlyjubilant9048
Жыл бұрын
We have been battling foam even though the water tests say it’s good! My husband had spent a so much time and money researching. And up-keeping this hot tub and even though it’s all in range the foam is always there! We just did another refill/deep clean jets and all and 1 day later, haven’t even used it and the foam is already back. We do have well water. Could our well water be the problem? Is there something. People using well water should do differently? Thanks!
@backyardleisure
Жыл бұрын
Hi there, it's true that you can have foam even if the typical water tests show that everything is good. In my experience, foam is caused primarily by sulfates and I haven't ever seen a test for that. If you are using a "pipe cleaner" product when you do your drain and refills, even the residue from that product can cause foaming. As I mentioned in the video, there is not a bottled product that removes the underlying cause of most foam. Removing the foam manually, with a wet/dry vacuum, has proven to be the most effective means of removing the chemical compounds that are causing it. As for well water, well... all well water is different. In our area, even the city water comes out of wells, so it often has things in it that we want to get rid of. I've never personally seen water from any source contain anything that would directly cause foaming. However, source water does often contain phosphates, which can make it difficult to maintain a sanitizer level. And if you add Phosphate Remover to water that has phosphates, you will definitely get foam for a while as it works to remove them. (I personally vacuum this foam off as well, to help speed up the process.)
@wildlyjubilant9048
Жыл бұрын
@@backyardleisure I appreciate the reply and advice! Thank you!
@KBradAdams
Жыл бұрын
No damage to hot tub turning it on without a filter?
@backyardleisure
Жыл бұрын
You won't have any problems running the tub temporarily without a filter, as long as you have the skimmer basket in place.
@surajnambiar5415
Жыл бұрын
Do we need to turn power off when taking the filter for cleaning
@backyardleisure
Жыл бұрын
That is not normally necessary. The only danger in running the tub with no filter is that large debris could be pulled into the circulation system. So, as long as you put the filter basket back in, that shouldn't be a problem.
@b-gill9224
2 жыл бұрын
Is it ok to run the jets with no filter installed? i though this could cause debris to get into the pump and damage the system.
@backyardleisure
2 жыл бұрын
As a general rule, it's best to have your filter installed at all times. Occasionally, when clearing up water issues, I find that it helps to temporarily eliminate the filter as a possible source of contamination. In this case, you just want to be sure that the tub doesn't have any debris in it and that the skimmer basket is in place.
@DashDrones
2 жыл бұрын
My tub gets foamy after heavy rainfall. Obviously so much crap in the air in Europe..
@billnipp2309
2 жыл бұрын
Brand new hot tub, water is a month and a half old. water foams when we turn on the air. chemiclas are all in range.
@backyardleisure
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Bill, that is definitely a sulfate issue. Like we mention in the video, sulfates enter the water from a variety of sources, the most common being laundry detergent residue from swimwear. Our advice is to remove the foam manually with either a wet/dry vacuum or a skimmer net. By doing so, you are also removing the underlying sulfates that cause the issue. Happy hot tubbing!
@billnipp2309
2 жыл бұрын
@@backyardleisure so it’s normal to be constantly battling foam?
@backyardleisure
2 жыл бұрын
@@billnipp2309 In the video, I mention some easy ways to reduce the amount of sulfates that you introduce into the water. For example, I have swimwear that I only use for the hot tub, which I don't launder with detergent. I also don't apply lotion right before I get into the hot tub. So, I guess I would say that foaming is not necessarily an indication that there is anything wrong with your water chemistry, but it can be avoided in large part. Notably, if the foam is caused by sulfates (from detergent, personal care products, etc.) there is no chemical treatment to remove it. The foam must be physically removed from the water, which also removes the sulfates.
@billnipp2309
2 жыл бұрын
@@backyardleisure ok thanks. How do you launder your bathing suites without detergents? Ty.
@backyardleisure
2 жыл бұрын
@@billnipp2309 Personally, I just hang mine up to dry, since I'm getting in and out of sanitized water. If you feel like you need to launder them on occasion, just be sure to rinse them thoroughly with clear water before you use them in the tub.
@myobmyob9116
2 жыл бұрын
why is the water green??
@backyardleisure
2 жыл бұрын
That's a great question, and the answer speaks directly to a couple of things mentioned in the video. 1) When your water is foamy, the underlying cause of that foam will consume your sanitizer and make it more likely for your water to become cloudy or discolored. 2) The water in this video is right at one year old, which is the typical lifespan of water in a saltwater tub, although I have seen some people make their water last much longer than that.
@joshidlewine5012
11 ай бұрын
No cloths are allowed in my hot tub, bare bottoms only. for this reason.
@backyardleisure
11 ай бұрын
Definitely just for this reason... 🤣
@BlorbusUnimax
Жыл бұрын
doesnt work
@backyardleisure
Жыл бұрын
Hey Blorbus, I'm curious what you mean. Is it that you vacuumed the foam, but it just kept coming back? This is one of our most popular videos and we've gotten a ton a great feedback, so I'd just like to know how we can improve it if this method didn't work for you.
@BlorbusUnimax
Жыл бұрын
@@backyardleisure i just order some defoamer. I sucked off the top layer of foam, and it when i hit the jets the foam came back but tbh, it was less. I think i got some shampoo in the tub
@backyardleisure
Жыл бұрын
@@BlorbusUnimax That makes sense, thanks for the reply. Defoamer is a fine product. Just be mindful that it is a topical treatment that will temporarily knock the foam down, but doesn't remove the underlying cause. Happy hot tubbing!
@BlorbusUnimax
Жыл бұрын
@@backyardleisure I was going to drain the water and put in a new filter, i just got my hot tub 2 months ago and it only started to foam when i tried to clean the filter with filter cleaner. What steps should i do to clean it to make sure it doesnt foam up and what cleaner should i use for the filter?
@backyardleisure
Жыл бұрын
@@BlorbusUnimax That's a great observation and a tip for anyone else that reads this. Some (maybe most) filter cleaning products can cause foaming if they are not thoroughly rinsed out. If you decide to drain the tub, my best advice would be to use fresh water from your garden hose to flush out the plumbing (by holding the hose up to various jets and in the filter niche) and to rinse down the shell. If you drain the tub with the built-in drain (rather than a sump pump) you'll probably end up with 3-4 inches of water left in the footwell. I would recommend removing that water with a shop-vac before refilling.
@Kai-qw7ch
2 жыл бұрын
You just went on and on and on and onnn. Gezzo, I fell a sleep. !
@backyardleisure
2 жыл бұрын
Not only a cure for hot tub foam, but insomnia too!
@Amanda33Rose
Жыл бұрын
Then just move on!! I found it very helpful!!
@Nostromo_1
2 жыл бұрын
Foam means the water is dirty, period. If you shower before you enter the tub you will never get foam.
@backyardleisure
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment! I agree that foam means that there is something in the water that shouldn't be there. Namely sulfates. I wouldn't say that foam means the water is "dirty" per se. If you shower before entering the tub, but then put on swimwear with detergent residue in it, you will definitely still get foam. I don't usually recommend showering before hot tubbing, because I think that it is important to use your hot tub as often as possible and I don't want to create a barrier to that. But, there are some easy steps we can take to reduce foaming. As mentioned in the video; don't launder your swimwear with detergent, don't apply lotion right before entering the tub, etc.
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