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So we sent water samples from their tubs in. In the jetted■■■■ tub water , we found 4 million bacteria counts per spoonful. In this tub, two types ■■■■cter ealth aspect it's not something I want to get into. >> I do not have people that have gotten sick from a whirlpool■ tub. But they can say that was■■■■ a so ce but how can you tell when you have a infection. Where ce f to trace the source. They treat the sim poms Toms. I think it's under repord.■■■■ The potenti i tre. mure there are people that have contacted diseases from the tub. >> REPORTER: the mor manucturers of piped whirlpool tubs disagree. Whe none wouldgr nd■■■■ one said no c omment, we got a statement. ■■■■ >>EPORR: American standard says: Max says their products■■■■ reect strict standards w ith regard to hygiene. Ma >> REPORTER: KOHL E R says there is no documented evidence of the tubs ever po■■si■■ng aealth hazard. As they do with many other products, owners should follow maintenance procedures to keep the whirl pools clean. While manufacturers don't acknowledge the potential for back tee yeah growth■■■■, most experts agree you should flush th piping. Many manuals say flush the pipes with dish water powder and or bleach. The flushing procedure is a good idea but may not solve the problems. >> I■■■■■■ would probabl clean e a week if I were doing it. Now, anything that reduces the bacteria numbers is helpful. As to whether it eliminates it, who can say? I have tested■■■■ these differet tu bs . Every one had back tee yeah growth in them. >> REPORTER: in fact, she is an expert witness in four lawsuits against whirlpool makers where owners claim the whirlpools are defect I've because they■■ c■■annot be cleaned. Manufacturers deny the charge and are fighting the lawsuits. Knowing what you know ability the the bacteria counts, who should not use these tubs? >> If your healthy, chances are nothing will■■■■ happen. But what if you have a did you tell cut? Maybe you have been stregszed on the job and have not slept well and your defenses are down. Maybe you have die be tease and are come pro Mosed. I don't advise it■■■■ for the od or young. >> I would like to get rid of it. >> REPORTER: one more thought, in her study of tugs, the doctor looked at whirl pooth baths in■■■■ hotel The water there also had high bacteria counts. >> Tomorrow, we answer a question that you asked us. Should you buy an extended warranty when you purchase a car or appliance? ■■ have been looking into it. ■■ We have an ansr forou. We hope to help you make sense in the way your spend your dollars. That is coming up tomorrow on news 4 at 5.