Hot Tub Party Etiquette
Owning a hot tub is a great way of making friends and getting family members together. However, tensions can occur when throwing a hot tub party and basic rules are not followed. After all, nobody expected Uncle Vinny to do that.
Now, we offer advice on hot tub etiquette from time to time, so you think you would all know how to act in a particular situation. However, people still make the same mistakes when attending hot tub parties and need to be told time and time again the rules of a hot tub party. So do yourself a favor and pay attention and take notes.
Cleanliness is Important
Even if you are wearing a full-coverage wetsuit into the hot tub, you need to make sure you take a shower and use soap before entering. We shouldn’t have to tell you that there is the possibility that you are transporting some nasty germs that could inflict illness on others. It’s just not worth the risk to others.
In fact, in addition to a clean body, your swimsuit (or whatever you are wearing in the hot tub) should be clean as well. Make sure all of the deodorant and lotions on your body are clear as these can turn the water cloudy and wreak havoc on the filtering system. And remember, the hot tub isn’t your personal bath tub, nobody appreciates you treating it like one.
A Hot Tub is Not a Pool
This might seem quite obvious to most, but there always seems to be that one guy who attempts to dive in the hot tub. Diving into a hot tub can not only hurt you, but you put others at risk of injury as well. We understand you feel the need to make a grand entrance, but be just like everyone else and get in the hot tub the right way.
Humans Only
It’s so cute when a guests dog joins everybody in the hot tub, said no one ever. Nobody will appreciate the hair sure to be shed in the hot tub and whatever else will wind up in the water that was previously attached somewhere on the dog. Gross. Do everybody a favor and just keep Fido at home.
Socks are a No No
Again, our apologies if these seem like obvious rules that everyone should know, but that is just not the case. Some people are embarrassed by their feet, really embarrassed, and will go through great measures to ensure nobody sees them. This includes wearing socks in the hot tub. look, we don’t care how clean your socks are, take them off before you get into the hot tub.
No Vaping
Just as you shouldn’t smoke when in the hot tub, vaping should be avoided as well. You might think it poses no health risk, that is not the point. The point is nobody wants your second-hand vape trail in their faces.
Nude or Not Nude?
Do what you need to do to know what the rules of the house are concerning nudity. Some people throw hot tub parties that leave little to the imagination while others have strict “swim suits on at all times” policies. Don’t be that guy who, um, decides to set the boys free in the middle of the party.
Get a Room
The time to get it on with your lady friend is not in the hot tub during as party. Take it somewhere else.
No Goldfish in the Tub
No, not real goldfish silly, we mean you shouldn’t eat while you are in the hot tub. If you are feeling peckish and are eyeballing the mini pigs-in-a-blanket, get out of the tub and indulge to your heart’s content.
No Photos
Well, this one is kind of a tough call. If somebody insists on wanting their photo taken, that’s probably alright as long as you know it’s something they won’t regret in the morning. But in no way should you be snapping shots with your iPhone of people who aren’t aware of what you are doing. It’s actually really creepy.
Have Fun
The last rule of a hot tub party is to do what you can to have a good time. Hot tub parties are fun, so enjoy yourself.