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Hot tub filter

Okay kiddo, so you know how when you take a bath, the water gets dirty because of your skin cells and stuff? Well, the same thing happens in a hot tub. As you soak in the hot water, tiny bits of dirt, hair, and oils from your skin can get into the water and make it dirty too.

That's where the hot tub filter comes in. Just like how you use a strainer to catch noodles when you're making spaghetti, the filter catches all the yucky stuff in the hot tub water so it stays clean.

The hot tub filter is usually a round or square piece of material that's kinda like a thick sponge. It has tiny holes in it that are really small, so they can catch all the tiny bits of dirt and stuff you can't see with your eyes.

But the filter can get really dirty too, so it needs to be cleaned regularly. Think of it like how you have to clean your room sometimes, even if you don't want to. If you don't clean the filter, it won't be able to catch as much dirt, and your hot tub water will get dirty faster.

So, to recap:

- A hot tub filter catches all the dirt and stuff you can't see in the water.
- The filter has tiny holes in it that can catch the yucky stuff.
- You need to clean the filter regularly so it can do its job and keep the water clean.
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