Earth Friendly Hot Tub Use

 

Smart Water Conservation Tips for Your Hot Tub

Looking for simple, effective ways to conserve water with your hot tub? Whether you’re nestled lakeside, surrounded by forest, or soaking under the stars in your backyard, there are several ways you can reduce your water use without sacrificing comfort. Here are our top tips for getting the most out of every drop:

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1. Fill Your Tub from a Natural Source

One of the best ways to save water is to use what’s already available in your environment. Pumping water directly from a nearby lake, the ocean, or a rainwater collection system is a great start. You can test the water cleanliness before hopping in using test strips to verify it's safe for soaking. 

 

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2. Make a Single Fill Last for Months

With just a few easy habits, you can keep your water fresh and clean for an extended period:

• Rinse off before you soak – A quick shower helps remove sunscreen, lotions, shampoo, and even laundry detergent residue from your skin and swimwear. These substances can degrade water quality over time.

• Use a water softener or filter if you’re using well water. This helps extend the life of your tub and your keep your water clean by minimizing contaminants from entering the tub to begin with.

• If you’re off-grid or using alternative water sources, consider repurposing your water once it’s time to drain it. Hook up a hose to the Drain Kit and direct the water to your garden or flower beds—your plants will thank you!

• Using an electric hot tub built-in filtration system, water changes are kept at a minimum  for an always-clean soak that preserves water for 3-4 months at a time between water changes.

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3. Keep It Clean Between Uses

Maintaining clean water is easier than you think:

• Always cover your tub with the provided lids when not in use to keep leaves, bugs, and debris out.

• Use a small skimming net to scoop out anything that lands in the tub during use—this small step can go a long way toward keeping your water pristine.

• Treat your water with natural hot tub chemicals that extend its hygiene for months at a time without the use of chlorine.

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4. Embrace Saltwater—Nature’s Cleanser

If you’re lucky enough to be close to the sea, you can fill your tub with saltwater. Saltwater soaking is an incredibly relaxing and therapeutic experience. Plus, you can enjoy it “au naturel”—no added chemicals—for about 7 to 10 days before needing to change it. Just use a simple filter to keep out debris and you’re good to go.

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Make Your Hot Tub Even More Eco-Friendly

One of the most important factors of sustainable hot tubbing is to first and foremost consider options that are sustainably made without the use of plastics or non-sustainable wood, and to consider the environmental impacts and energy requirements of its ongoing use. 

We design our cedar hot tubs to be as environmentally conscious as possible—from the way it's made to the way it's used. Each one is 100% recyclable using sustainably sourced materials, and Canadian handbuilt to last for generations so that they'll never sit in a landfill. And because they’re guaranteed not to leak, you’ll never waste water through unwanted seepage. With a high performing heating system and 360 degrees of triple layer insulation, each of our tubs are also incredibly efficient, wasting nothing along the way.

With flexible heating solutions and a timer-based wifi control on electric models, AlumiTubs only use what they need. On the wood fired hot tub, a large firebox produces less smoke and heats the water directly from inside the tub. Here are a few more ways to make your soaking experience even more sustainable:

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1. Heat With Dry, Fallen Wood

When heating a wood fired hot tub, use dry, seasoned wood from naturally fallen trees. Not only does this reduce your environmental impact, but it also burns more efficiently, meaning you’ll need less to reach your ideal soaking temperature.

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2. Choose Alternative Heating Options

Prefer solar or electric heating? We’ve got you covered. With wood fired, electric and hybrid heated cedar hot tubs to suit your lifestyle and property needs, users have the flexibility to choose how they heat their water for the most energy-efficient use to fit their hot tubbing needs. 

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3. Maximize Heat Retention

Use the included insulation and always cover your tub between uses. When you're done using it, keep the lids on tight. This keeps your tub clean and ready for the next soak—without wasting resources.

 

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4. Choose Natural Cleaning Solutions

 

Traditional hot tub chemicals are hard on the environment, and hard on skin. Natural alternatives can be effective at keeping hot tubs clean using ingredients like hydrogen peroxide, plant derivatives and enzymes. Check out the Good Clean Living Natural Hot Tub Cleaner for a low-maintenance, fuss-free alternative to conventional hot tub water treatments.

 

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AlumiTubs are proudly made in small batches on the Sunshine Coast, BC, using local, sustainable materials sourced from our community. We believe in mindful manufacturing and thoughtful design that minimizes waste and maximizes joy.

By making small, eco-conscious choices, we can all help protect the natural world we love. Whether you’re enjoying a solo soak under the stars or sharing a peaceful moment with someone special, every drop matters.

Ready to dive deeper? Check out our full water care guide or watch our how-to video for more tips and tricks.