Comments on: Air Tub vs. Whirlpool: What’s the Difference?

By: Naomi

Naomi — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 17:09:08 +0000

I have a Jacuzzi and let it sit for a couple months and had the black specks. A condo we stayed in had an air tub so I was checking into it to see if indeed it is self cleaning, it appears its NOT by these comments. The good news is, I got my Jacuzzi clean. Order Ahhh-some off Amazon and try it. I had to run my tub twice and rinse twice but, alas, its clean. I’ll just put a teaspoon in after each bath (I take only 1 a week) and it should stay clean from now on.

By: Cherisse

Cherisse — Sun, 22 May 2011 02:39:34 +0000

Thanks for the comments. I am about to build a new home and need to select a “luxury” bathtub for our master suite. I currently have a whirlpool. I refuse to turn on the jets because it is just disgusting. Based upon my experience, I would NEVER get into a bathtub anywhere else besides my home. However, my husband and I were at a Hilton in Las Vegas a couple of months ago and I got into a air jet tub. It appeared to not have all those “black flecks” and I loved it. However, I want to make sure that I order the right thing.

By: Pieter West

Pieter West — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 09:38:02 +0000

I've had my air jet bathtub for a few months now and I cant be more impressed, I find the functionality better and the clear up quick and easy! I found another interesting article about air jet bathtubs for you to consider if you're in the market for one. @Susie, I run my jets after every use just to make 100% sure its dry.

By: Susie

Susie — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:30:17 +0000

Ive been researching tubs for about 2 weeks now. All sites seem to say that there is no way to clean an air tub. All you are supposed to do is run the jets and it dries it for you.

Do you always … always run your jets after you use your tub?

Im going to call a sales rep and ask them.

By: Joanne

Joanne — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 23:38:05 +0000

I have an Americh Airtub which I thought, like this website states, was “self-drying and is thus self-cleaning. Simply drain the air tub and turn on the jets until the tub is completely dry.” That is totally wrong, because after having my tub for almost 3 years and thinking it was clean, well, now I have the same little black specs floating around the tub in the water that I’m NOT supposed to have with an air tub.
So, don’t be fooled, if you buy a whirlpool tub OR an air tub, it seems you still need to clear out those lines, even if you THINK they’re clean by their ‘self-cleaning’ because they ARE NOT.
Hope my comments can help someone.