Comparing Chlorine, Bromine, Biguanides (Leisure Time Free™, Baqua Spa®), Ionizers (Nature2® or Frog®) & Ozonators

  
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 Nature2® or Spa Frog®* Leisure Time Free™ Pristine Blue® Ozone***
Granules Yes Yes (shock only) No (shock only) (shock only)
Tablets   Yes   No    
Liquid       Yes Yes  
Effects pH lowers lowers relatively neutral No relatively neutral relatively neutral
Non-Chlorine     uses some Cl* Yes Yes uses some Cl
Non-Bromine       Yes Yes uses some Br
Effective Sanitizer Yes Yes **   ** **
Effect on skin/hair can be drying to skin & hair can be drying to skin & hair tends NOT to effect 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 Shock added weekly See note below◊ Shock added weekly Shock added weekly
Effect on Filter none none none can cause clogging none none
Wooden Hot tub use Yes Yes Yes NO Yes Yes

Notes:
*  Nature2® or Spa Frog® Spa Care using our recommended systems including SpaBoss Chlor-Aid
& Descummer
 ** Only Chlorine & Bromine are considered Primary Disinfectants
*** Ozonators like ionizers (Nature2 & Spa Frog) must be used with chlorine or bromine to provide continuous sanitization


◊Check with the manufacturer of your spa before using any Biguanide product.

 

 

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