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Thursday, April 10, 2008

Hot Spring Spas Offers New MPScents Non-Chlorine Oxidizer Plus Aromatherapy

Vibrant scents can match users' moods while helping keep spa water crystal-clear

Vista, CA- Hot tub owners who want a more natural approach to water care can now enjoy sparkling-clear spa water and great aromas in one simple step with the MPScents^TM non-chlorine oxidizer plus aromatherapy, the latest addition to the FreshWater^® product line from Hot Spring^® Spas.

"A reduced-chlorine water care system appeals to many hot tub owners, and aromatherapy products enhance the hot tub experience," said Kacy Cosley, Product Manager for Hot Spring Spas, the world's number one-selling brand. "By incorporating scent into our MPS non-chlorine shock, we now offer a convenient, single-bottle solution for this category of owners."

The granular MPScents non-chlorine oxidizer fits perfectly into the EverFresh^® water care system that Hot Spring Spas already offers, Cosley said. The MPScents non-chlorine oxidizer delivers the same fast-acting oxidizing power of the original FreshWater MPS chlorine-free oxidizer, with the added benefit of refreshing aromas.

Customers can choose from one of the following scents to complement their mood:

Citrus Blossom for an invigorating spa experience
Island Escape for transcendent relaxation
Spring Shower for a refreshing soak
 Zen Garden for peaceful solace

About Hot Spring Spas
Established in 1977, Vista, Calif.-based Watkins Manufacturing Corp. is the manufacturer of Hot Spring Spas. More than 800,000 spas have been sold since Watkins' inception. Watkins' worldwide dealer network of more than 950 sales and service centers is in all 50 states, Canada and more than 60 other countries. Watkins is a division of Masco Corp. (MAS-NYSE), a Fortune 500 company whose quality products include Delta® faucets, KraftMaid® cabinets and Behr® paints. More information and dealer locations are available online at http://www.hotspring.com/ or by phoning 800-401-2768.