How Do I Keep my Wood-Fired Hot Tub Clean?

How Do I Keep my Wood-Fired Hot Tub Clean?

Whether you own an AlumiTubs hot tub already and are in need of a maintenance refresher, or are looking to take the plunge and have questions about the work involved, here are our tips for keeping your cedar hot tub clean and well-maintained for years to come. 

How To Create A Japanese Onsen-Style Bath At Home, Using Your AlumiTubs Wood-Fired Hot Tub

How To Create A Japanese Onsen-Style Bath At Home, Using Your AlumiTubs Wood-Fired Hot Tub

Learn how to create a Japanese onsen experience to elevate your soak in an AlumiTubs wood fired hot tub.

How Wood Burning Hot Tubs Work

How Wood Burning Hot Tubs Work

1. Fill with salt or fresh water

 

2. Light a fire in the stove and wait 3 hours for the initial heat

 

3. Hop in at 102 degrees, and keep it hot with just an armful of wood a day

 

 

Cold Weather Testing: How to Winterize Your Wood Fire Hot Tub

Cold Weather Testing: How to Winterize Your Wood Fire Hot Tub

Cold Weather Testing with AlumiTubs: Using a Wood Fired Hot Tub in Winter Canadian winters aren’t for the faint of heart. We may not live in igloos, but we do know a thing or two...

An Airbnb Host’s Guide to Wood Fired Hot Tubs

An Airbnb Host’s Guide to Wood Fired Hot Tubs

A wood fired hot tub can be a premium Airbnb amenity that makes a stay feel more memorable and more bookable. This guide shares founder-led tips on guest safety, water care, winter use, and how to make hosting with a wood fired hot tub easier.

How Long Does It Take to Heat a Wood Fired Hot Tub (2–4 Hours Explained)

How Long Does It Take to Heat a Wood Fired Hot Tub (2–4 Hours Explained)

Most wood fired hot tubs take between 1.5 and 4 hours to heat, depending on tub size, starting water temperature, outside conditions, and how the tub is built. Thanks to their insulated aluminium design and...

The Ultimate Guide to Wood Fired Hot Tubs

The Ultimate Guide to Wood Fired Hot Tubs

Discover all there is to know about wood fired hot tubs in the Ultimate Guide to Wood Fired Hot Tubs! From how to heat, how to clean, drain, winterize, maintain and more.
How to Choose the Right Size Wood Fired Hot Tub

How to Choose the Right Size Wood Fired Hot Tub

The size difference between AlumiTubs models is smaller than most people expect, and the practical differences in running costs, water use, and wood consumption are modest once the tub is at temperature. The main decision is how many people you want to soak with comfortably, and whether you want the option to host more. When in doubt, future-proof the decision.

This guide addresses the most common assumptions about hot tub sizing, sets the record straight, and gives you a clear framework for making the right call.

Earth Friendly Hot Tub Use: Sustainable Water and Energy Saving Tips

Earth Friendly Hot Tub Use: Sustainable Water and Energy Saving Tips

There's no reason to waste water or energy, use harsh chemicals, or have a hot tub that will sit in a landfill one day. Smart manufacturing, sustainably sourced materials, clever shipping solutions, and clean, resource-conscious...

How top Accommodations like Spirit of the West Adventures use their AlumiTub Wood Burning Hot Tub

How top Accommodations like Spirit of the West Adventures use their AlumiTub Wood Burning Hot Tub

We ask the team behind Spirit of the West Adventures about their experience with our wood fired hot tub and learn about the guest experience which offers whale watching in a salt water soak by the sea.