Enjoy A Late-Night Dip In Your Hot Tub With This Pool Noodle Lighting Hack

Evening outdoor hot tub sessions are a great way to relax after a long day. But when they're in total darkness? Not quite as much. Luckily, by slotting some solar lights into pool noodles and using outdoor tape to stick them to the exterior of your hot tub, you can bring some brightness into the equation. 

For this hack, the number of solar lights you'll need is totally dependent on how big your hot tub is and how bright you want it to be. More lights mean, well, more light, so make that decision according to what you'd prefer. Once you have an idea of how many lights you're using, you'll also have to choose the style you'd prefer. In favor of something traditional that hovers directly above the water? Amazon stocks a six-pack of waterproof lights that do just that for less than $50. More into something fun that shimmers light over both the water and the ground beneath the tub? You can also grab a pack of 10 decorative lights off Amazon for just under $35. They also stock a similar, multicolor option for $22.99 if you really want to get creative. 

The number of noodles you'll need will depend on the length of each pole, so keep that in mind when shopping. Other than that, the only thing you have to ensure is that the noodle is hollow. As for color, anything goes. Your hot tub is about to become your favorite night time hangout.

Start by inserting the pole of one of your solar lights into a pool noodle. From there, you'll be able to gauge how much of the noodle you need. Mark where the end of the pole hits and cut the noodle. Depending on the length of the poles, you may be able to use one noodle multiple times until you run out of space.

When all your lights have been slotted into the noodles, secure them to the hot tub using outdoor tape, similar to how TikTokers like @CrazyCritterCabin_CCC have attached their own solar light pool noodle fittings to their above-ground pools. Opt for something like Gorilla Crystal Clear duct tape, available on Amazon for $21.58, to ensure everything is secured without looking messy. The benefit of this particular tape is that on top of being weather-resistant, it's also good for use on a variety of materials, including vinyl and plastic inflatables, making it a potential go-to for most above-ground hot tubs.

So, slip the light into the noodle, and stick it to your hot tub. It really is as simple as that — but it's worth noting that for built-in hot tubs, which you might not want to get tape all over, you could also just pop some standing solar light jars ($35.99 for two on Amazon) around the perimeter of the tub. Either way, those night-time hot tub sessions are about to get a lot brighter.