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My husband just had kidney stones removed, bilateral lithotripsy i believe its called and wants to soak in our hot tub. while we work very hard to keep it clean and sanitized, hot water is a breeding ground for bacteria. is this safe?
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With a clean tub it is safe
Answered 5/21/2023
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