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SpaPure Defoamer | Instant Hot Tub Foam Remover

By SpaPure
SKU: C003292-CS40P
$9.68

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Description

SpaPure Defoamer is a concentrated foam remover that clears unsightly spa foam on contact. When residual soaps, cosmetics, lotions, and other contaminants build up in the water, switching on the jets whips them into a layer of foam across the surface — and this product knocks it down in seconds.

Foam is one of the most common spa annoyances, and it's almost always about what bathers bring in: detergent left in swimsuits, body lotions, hair products, and cosmetics. Agitate that with air and jets and you get a frothy surface that no amount of skimming will fix. A defoamer gives you an instant cosmetic fix so you can enjoy the spa right now, while you sort out the underlying cause.

The SpaPure formula is built to do this cleanly: it won't clog your filter, contains no oils, and works with every common sanitizer — so it solves the foam without creating a new problem.

Pro Tip: A defoamer treats the symptom, not the cause. Persistent foam usually means out-of-balance water (often low calcium hardness) or a buildup of soaps and oils that's overdue for a drain-and-refill. Use the defoamer for an instant fix, then check your balance and consider fresh water — that's what actually stops the foam from coming back.

Brand

SpaPure®

What's in the Box
  • 1 x SpaPure Defoamer (1 pint / 16 fl oz, liquid)
Key Features
  • Eliminates foam on contact — clears surface foam within seconds of application
  • Concentrated, long-lasting formula — a small dose (one capful) treats a typical spa
  • Won't clog filters — contains no oils, so it won't foul your cartridge or equipment
  • Targets the real culprits — soaps, cosmetics, lotions, and other bather-introduced residues
  • Soak immediately — the spa may be used right after treatment
  • Works with every system — compatible with chlorine, bromine, biguanide, and mineral sanitizers
How It Works

Foam forms when surfactants — the foaming agents in soaps, detergents, and cosmetics — collect in the water and trap air as the jets churn it. SpaPure Defoamer works by breaking the surface tension of those bubbles, collapsing the foam back into the water almost instantly.

It's important to understand what that does and doesn't do: the defoamer removes the foam, not the contaminants causing it. The soaps and oils are still in the water — which is why foam often returns and why the lasting fix is balancing the water or refreshing it. Think of this as the fast, on-demand tool that makes the spa usable immediately while you address the source.

Pro Tip: Less is more with defoamer. Start with a single capful (1/2 oz) right where the foam is heaviest — overdosing doesn't kill foam faster and just loads more product into the water. If one capful doesn't fully clear it, wait a moment and repeat rather than pouring in a big dose up front.

Directions for Use

Never mix different products together in the same bottle or pail. Add this product directly to the spa water.

  1. Shake thoroughly before use.
  2. With the contents shaken, pour 1/2 ounce (1 capful) directly into the water where the most foam is present. The foam clears within seconds.
  3. Repeat the treatment if necessary until the foam is gone.
  4. The spa may be used immediately after treatment.

If your spa continuously experiences foaming, the water may be out of balance or may need to be drained and refilled with fresh water. If issues continue, contact your local dealer for advice.

Pro Tip: Keep the bottle within arm's reach of the spa. Foam tends to show up right when you're about to get in and have guests waiting — a capful poured at the surface clears it in seconds, so a defoamer on the shelf next to the tub is one of those small conveniences you'll be glad you have.

Specifications
  • Brand: SpaPure
  • Product Type: Spa & hot tub defoamer / anti-foam (foam dispersant)
  • Form: Liquid concentrate
  • Net Size: 1 pint (16 fl oz)
  • Eliminates: Surface foam caused by residual soaps, detergents, cosmetics, lotions, and oils
  • Action Speed: Works on contact — clears foam within seconds
  • Dosage: 1/2 oz (1 capful) added where foam is heaviest; repeat as needed
  • Capful Conversion: 1 capful = 1/2 ounce
  • Filter Safe: Will not clog filters; contains no oils
  • Equipment Safe: Will not damage spa equipment
  • Ready to Use: Spa may be used immediately after treatment
  • Compatible Sanitizers: Chlorine, bromine, biguanide, and mineral systems
  • Application Note: Never mix with other products in the same container; add directly to spa water
  • Persistent Foam: May indicate out-of-balance water (often low calcium hardness) or water that needs to be drained and refilled
  • Shipping: Standard ground; not classified as a hazardous material (eligible for mail return under standard policy)
  • Discount Eligibility: May be excluded from promo codes per manufacturer policy — confirm at checkout
Compatibility

SpaPure Defoamer is compatible with chlorine, bromine, biguanide, and mineral sanitizing systems, so it fits any spa regardless of how you sanitize. Because it contains no oils and won't clog filters, it's safe to use alongside the rest of your routine.

As an "accessory" product, it can generally be added to the water without waiting on your other chemicals — but as always, never mix it with other products in the same bottle or pail; add it directly to the spa. It pairs naturally with a calcium hardness increaser (since low hardness is a frequent foam cause) and with SpaPure test strips for confirming the balance that keeps foam from returning.

Most products purchased from our online shop within the last 30 days are eligible for return. Please review our return policy to see the list of items that cannot be returned.

Some major items that are non-returnable:

  • Gift cards
  • Electronics
  • Pumps / Motors
  • Hot Tubs
  • Closeouts
  • Fireplaces
  • Electric Fireplaces
  • Massage Chairs
  • See return policy below for full list of non-returnables.

SpaPure® Brand FAQs

What is SpaPure, and who makes it?

SpaPure is a line of spa and hot tub water care products from Haviland Pool & Spa, a 100% employee-owned American manufacturer with more than 55 years of pool and spa experience. Haviland's Pool & Spa division began in 1968 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and all SpaPure products are made in the USA.

Is SpaPure formulated specifically for spas, or is it pool chemicals in smaller bottles?

SpaPure is engineered specifically for spas and hot tubs. Spa water is a different challenge from pool water — far less volume, a much higher bather load per gallon, and hotter temperatures that accelerate everything. SpaPure's formulas are concentrated and dosed for that environment rather than scaled-down pool products.

Can I use SpaPure products with my chlorine, bromine, or salt water system?

Yes. SpaPure makes products for chlorine, bromine, and salt/mineral programs, plus balancers, shocks, clarifiers, and specialty treatments that work alongside any of them. Match the sanitizer-specific products to your system, and use the balancers and oxidizers regardless of which sanitizer you run. If you're not sure what fits your setup, a quick water test will point you to the right products.

Why buy SpaPure from an authorized dealer like Leisure Time Inc.?

Buying from an authorized dealer means you get fresh, correctly stored product — spa chemicals degrade with age and poor storage — backed by people who can actually help you use it. Leisure Time Inc. has carried spa water care for decades, and our team can match products to your specific spa and water chemistry. Chemicals sold far below market price on third-party marketplaces are often expired, mishandled, or gray-market, with no support behind them.

Why do some SpaPure products ship ground only and can't be returned by mail?

Certain spa chemicals — chlorine and bromine products, oxidizers, and some acids — are classified as hazardous materials by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Federal regulations require them to ship by ground rather than air and prohibit consumers from mailing them back. Products with this restriction are noted on the product page. If you have unopened chemicals you no longer need, you can return them in person at one of our showrooms or contact us about your options.

How do I know which SpaPure products my spa needs?

Start with a water test. Testing tells you what your water actually needs instead of guessing — which sanitizer level to adjust, whether to balance pH or alkalinity, and when to shock. You can test at home with SpaPure test strips, or bring a water sample to any Leisure Time showroom for free in-store testing and a product recommendation. You can also call us and we'll walk you through it.

About SpaPure®

SpaPure is a spa-specific water care brand made by Haviland Pool & Spa, a 100% employee-owned American company with more than 55 years in pool and spa chemistry. Haviland's Pool & Spa division began in 1968 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, as one of the early pioneers of modern pool and spa treatments, and today produces over 100 products across eight in-house brands. Because Haviland is employee-owned through an ESOP, the people who make and stand behind SpaPure have a direct stake in whether your water turns out right.

SpaPure is built specifically for spas and hot tubs — concentrated, fast-acting formulas designed for the small water volumes and high bather loads that make spa water harder to keep balanced than pool water. The line covers the full routine: sanitizing, shock and oxidation, water balance, clarifiers and enzymes, stain and scale control, and salt-system support — all proudly made in the USA.