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How important is a Microban surface?

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bulmer4nc:
Sounds like most manufacturers are offering some Microban surfaces.  How important is this and does it make a big difference?  We're wet testing a Marquis Friday and the salesperson there said they don't have any Microban surfaces.  Should this be a deterrent?

Rboehme:
Marquis does offer microban. The dealer you are talking too may just not want to sell it. In the many years I have been working on spas I have NEVER seen a difference between a spa with microban and a spa without it.

Jordy:
In my experience selling Hot Tubs-Beachcomber, HotSpring, Pacific- I have never considered Microban to be anything more than a marketing gimmick. It is not going to prevent any health-related problems due to poor water chemistry. If your sanitizer levels are low for extended periods of time a Microban shell will not prevent bacteria from gaining a foothold in the tub because the underside of the cover (and other surfaces you touch coming in and out of the Hot Tub) can still become a breeding ground for bacteria. The bottom line is, keep your sanitizer at proper levels and you won't have anything to worry about. I wouldn't pay for Microban. I have seen dealers ask anywhere from $99-$299 CDN for this unneccessary marketing gimmick.

drb:
Do some research on Microban, and you'll decide that not only is it completely ineffective, but it contains stuff that you really, really don't want to be soaking in.

I wouldn't have it if it was free, much less pay for it.

wmccall:

--- Quote ---Do some research on Microban, and you'll decide that not only is it completely ineffective, but it contains stuff that you really, really don't want to be soaking in.

I wouldn't have it if it was free, much less pay for it.
--- End quote ---


That is just a little extreme, there are more nasty things in higher concentrations coming out of your tap water than the microban surface in the final product.   I won't say its effective or worth it, but  I think your being a little alarmist.

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