How do I protect the building fabric in the home spa?
How big can the swimming pool in the basement be safely?
Anyone who digs a cellar must ensure adequate protection against groundwater from the ground. Otherwise, this can penetrate the walls from below and cause premature decay. It is equally important to thoroughly seal the pool, hot tub or other home spa installation. A high ambient temperature can otherwise make the masonry susceptible to penetrating moisture, which has an unfavorable effect on the statics of the entire object. There is only a maximum value for the amount of water in the swimming pool if there is an underground car park below the floor. Otherwise, however, there are hardly any restrictions on the amount of water, since the supporting floor is protected from below by the soil and is not in danger of collapsing. If you are planning a swimming pool above an underground car park or other basement rooms, for example with the heating system, you should definitely carry out the construction in cooperation with an architect or structural engineer. Approval from the building authority means that the planned pool size does not pose a risk.
How humid is it in your own wellness area with pool?
There are various methods of keeping the ambient air in the home spa dry. One Measurement of temperature and humidity with professional devices leads quickly to the necessary information. A precise hygrometer also makes it possible to keep valuable furniture sufficiently dry or to create ideal growth conditions for indoor plants. Especially when a whirlpool is operated in the in-house wellness oasis, the bubbling warm water ensures a high level of ambient humidity. As a guide, an index of 120 should not be exceeded when temperature and humidity are added together. Indoor plants from the tropics can help absorb moisture from the air. Due to the increased humidity, they also thrive much better in the home spa than in the light-flooded conservatory with comparatively dry air.
Why is high humidity dangerous in your own swimming pool?
In combination with a high room temperature, harmful microorganisms can multiply more easily. In addition, the risk of mold growth increases, but even cold basement rooms are often so damp that mold can spread. The pool water can be regularly rid of germs with chlorine and other chemicals, but the environment should also offer as little breeding ground as possible for mold, bacteria and other microorganisms. Besides these practical tips against high humidity A sufficiently large room dehumidifier helps quickly and reliably against too many water molecules in the air. The home spa cannot always be ventilated extensively, so that a dehumidifying air circulation can be ensured in a natural way.
What to do against mold in the wellness area under the house?
If mold has already formed in poorly ventilated corners or behind the furnishings of the wellness area, you do not need the chemicals from the laboratory immediately. With simple home remedies that can be found in every household, you can take extremely efficient action against most pathogens.
Vinegar against mold in the swimming pool
Vinegar not only reliably kills mold spores, but is also highly effective against most types of viruses and bacteria. For particularly sensitive surfaces, it is best to test the vinegar application on an inconspicuous area on the edge. Even if many materials such as rubber, tiles or metal fittings can be treated very well with vinegar, natural materials can have unsightly roughened surfaces. Vinegar, for example, dissolves limescale very well, which is very well suited for thorough cleaning of the swimming pool, but can damage natural stone tiles as well as sealing silicone joints.
Cleaning with baking soda
Baking soda is a universal home remedy for the kitchen, bathroom and spa. In combination with vinegar, it can naturally remove organic deposits from clogged drains or keep slippers germ-free. Simply sprinkle some soda powder on the sole of the shoe and rinse it off with clear water before using it again. Here you will find further information and an overview for the use of Baking soda for cleaning.
What to do if it smells musty in the swimming pool?
A musty basement smell is a sign that it has been too humid in your own swimming pool for a long time. Measure the humidity and temperature over a period of about seven days so that you can take appropriate countermeasures. If mold forms in the masonry, it can penetrate deep into the wall and then cause problems again and again. If mold is left untreated in the home spa, it may be necessary to have the masonry professionally dried.