To get the most out of your hot tub, there are hot tub accessories that are considered to be must-have for some people, among them are the traditional, and maybe not so traditional, rubber ducks.

Disguised as a lifeguard, a bathing beauty and even a bride and groom, these little guys can help make sitting in your hot tub more enjoyable as an added hot tub accessory sure to get a laugh from your friends. There are, however, many more traditional and useful hot tub accessories from which to choose.

A word of caution, however, is needed with a few of them. One such hot tub accessory is a DVD player, which can be mounted on the side of the hot tub. Spending too much time submerged in hot water could be hazardous and as enjoyable as watching a movie while soaking in the water may seem, no one wants to become parboiled.

Another hot tub accessory many user appreciate is a CD player or radio. Some manufacturers include this as a standard hot tub accessory and they get their power directly from the hot tub's wiring. Adding a hot tub accessory must be done with care, as everyone knows the dangers of mixing electrical appliances with water.

Other Accessories Offer Functionality

Finding a gift for someone who enjoys their hot tub is relatively easy. From filters to floating game boards, a hot tub accessory is always a welcome present. For those who use an outdoor hot tub, especially in the winter a welcome hot tub accessory may be a towel warmer. This keeps the towel at least as warm as the water making getting out of the tub in the winter a little more comfortable.

Plastic playing cards, which never get soggy in the water and wind-up toys for the younger ones can also be appreciated as a hot tub accessory. But more serious items such as pool cover locks or even a tray table to attach to the tub will be more welcoming.

In the colder weather, rodents are sometimes attracted to the warmth of a hot tub. One useful hot tub accessory is a mixture of essential oils, which are very repugnant to rodents such as mice and rats, yet are completely safe for human and household pets. When rodents catch a whiff of this rodent repellant muslin bag they quickly leave the area.