Hot tubs provide you and your family with endless fun. Like any other machine, hot tubs need occasional maintenance to stay functional and healthy.
To help you properly take care of your system, here is a list of useful tips for hot tub maintenance:
1. Keep Your Hot Tub Cover Clean
Have you ever lounged in a hot tub that smelled like mildew? Chances are this stench was caused by mold or mildew growing on the cover. To avoid this problem, clean your cover every few months with a gentle cleaning solution such as EcoOne Cover Cleaner.
2. Clean Your Filters
You hot tub’s filters should be rinsed about once a week, depending on usage. Remove them from the unit and spray them down with a hose or filter cleaning wand.
Once a month or if your filter appears to be particularly dirty, or clogged with lotions or other body oils, let it soak in warm water with a hot tub safe cleaning solution. If the filter is damaged, it might be time for a replacement.
3. Clean Your Skin
Prevention is the easiest way to keep your hot tub happy and healthy. So before you go for a dip, take a shower to rid your skin of any harmful makeup, lotions, or substances that might affect the water.
4. Drain It
Would you bathe in the same bath water for months at a time? We hope not. To ensure a clean system and safe, healthy water, drain and refill your hot tub every three or four months.
5. Clean the Jets
After you’ve drained your hot tub, use this opportunity to clean the walls and spa jets. Any mineral buildup or calcification should be scrubbed off with a light detergent. The jets can be removed and cleaned to ensure maximum functionality.
6. Test the Water
Testing your hot tub water for things like pH and alkalinity will ensure that your chemicals are working effectively. This will also increase the life of your hot tub by keeping the jets, pumps, and heater clean. It also helps prevent the growth of harmful bacteria in your water.
7. Long Hair, Beware
To prevent clogging your system, always provide hair ties or caps for people with long hair.
Having a hot tub is great fun, but it’s also a big responsibility. Ensure you follow the proper steps on hot tub maintenance to keep your system healthy.
If you have any questions regarding hot tub maintenance, give us a shout at Pool and Hot Tub Depot; our knowledgeable team will be happy to help you out.