Here's a quick table showing the pros & cons of the various sanitizing systems for spas & hot tubs.  We hope this helps you make a good, informed decision as you choose which system is right for your particular situation.
 

Properties	Chlorine	Bromine	Soft Soak®	Nature2® or Spa Frog®*	Pristine Blue®	Ozone***
Granules	Yes	Yes		(shock only)	(shock only)	(shock only)
Tablets		Yes
Liquid			Yes		Yes
Effects pH	lowers	lowers	raises	relatively neutral	relatively neutral	relatively neutral
Non-Chlorine			Yes	uses some Cl	Yes	uses some Cl
Non-Bromine			Yes		Yes	uses some Br
Effective Sanitizer	Yes	Yes	Yes	**	**	**
Effect on skin/hair	can be drying to skin & hair	can be drying to skin & hair	Soft on Skin & Hair	tends NOT to effect skin / hair	tends NOT to effect skin / hair	tends NOT to effect skin / hair
Ease of application	applied 2 - 3 times per Week	applied 2 - 3 times per Week	applied 2 - 3 times per Month	Shock added weekly	Shock added weekly	Shock added weekly
Effect on Filter	none	none	aids filter in removing more stuff	none	none	none
Wooden Hot tub use	Yes	Yes	NON-Wood ONLY	Yes	Yes	Yes

Notes:
*  Nature2® or Spa Frog® Spa Care using our recommended systems including SpaGuard Enhanced Shock, Natural Enzyme & Spa Sentry
** Only Chlorine, Bromine and Biguanides are considered Primary Disinfectants
*** Ozonators like ionizers (Nature2 & Spa Frog) must be used with chlorine or bromine to provide continuous sanitization.

If you still need help, here's how to reach us:

Telephone (during store hours): Stratford  203-377-0100
                                             
FAX: (24 hrs) 203-375-7787
Email: techhelp@parpool-spa.com 

 

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