{"id":3729,"date":"2020-10-29T12:43:36","date_gmt":"2020-10-29T12:43:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/blog\/?p=3729"},"modified":"2020-10-29T12:43:36","modified_gmt":"2020-10-29T12:43:36","slug":"how-to-use-and-take-care-of-a-wooden-hot-tub-in-your-garden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/newsandarticles\/how-to-use-and-take-care-of-a-wooden-hot-tub-in-your-garden\/","title":{"rendered":"How to use and take care of a wooden hot tub in your Garden"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nAlthough the idea of a wooden hot tub may seem like a new trend, it is not. Traditional hot tubs were built using wood even though they were mostly found in old castles and palaces. Even then, they didn\u2019t have a stove so the water had to be heated separately.\u00a0<\/span>
\nModern wooden hot tubs are well equipped with burning heaters that heat the water to the preferred bath temperature. They also come in different sizes that can accommodate up to 30 people. These tubs are designed for outdoor use and can complement your garden as much as they are functional.
\nThey have a life expectancy of between 10 and 15 years. However, to achieve this you must take care of the tub well. The most common way of taking care of wooden tubs is treating the exterior using a wood supplement or linseed oil at least once or twice a year. You can also use wood glaze or wax in the place of oil. But this is not all. This article takes you through everything you need to know about using and taking care of your wooden tub so that it serves its purpose while adding value in your garden.\u00a0<\/span>
\nTaking Care of your Wooden Hot Tub\u00a0<\/span><\/b>
\nThe wooden tubs require some degree of attention. This means you need to monitor and regularly take care of it to ensure durability. Here are some of the things you must keep in mind if you want to use your wooden tub for a long time:<\/p>\n