How much should you clean a hot tub? Hot tub maintenance is all about knowing the proper steps to take with your spa.
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Maintaining Your Hot Tub
A few things that you can do to keep your hot tub in good shape include:
1. Keep your filters (filter cartridges) clean.
If your filters are dirty, then the cleanliness and circulation of the water is compromised. There are several degreasers available on the market for this purpose.
1. Keep your filters (filter cartridges) clean.
If your filters are dirty, then the cleanliness and circulation of the water is compromised. There are several degreasers available on the market for this purpose.
2.Keep your pH levels balanced.
It is advisable to test your pH levels once a week to keep concentrations of chemicals like chlorine or bromine in check in your hot tub. You can do this by taking a water sample down to your local hot tub dealer ( they usually do this for free in the hope that you purchase the necessary chemicals from them) or by using home strip tests.
Chemicals from sunscreen lotions, hair and makeup products, detergent residue on clothes, deodorants and body oils are largely responsible for chemical imbalances arising in the water. Chlorine or bromine is used to raise or lower the pH of the water depending on the test results.
A weekly dose of shock is also advisable to rid your spa of algae or bacteria especially when the tub is being used heavily.
It is advisable to test your pH levels once a week to keep concentrations of chemicals like chlorine or bromine in check in your hot tub. You can do this by taking a water sample down to your local hot tub dealer ( they usually do this for free in the hope that you purchase the necessary chemicals from them) or by using home strip tests.
Chemicals from sunscreen lotions, hair and makeup products, detergent residue on clothes, deodorants and body oils are largely responsible for chemical imbalances arising in the water. Chlorine or bromine is used to raise or lower the pH of the water depending on the test results.
A weekly dose of shock is also advisable to rid your spa of algae or bacteria especially when the tub is being used heavily.
Hot Tub: Water Quality and Cleaning
3.Replace the water.
It is best that you drain and refill your tub every 3 months. Scrub your tub before you refill to get rid of any residue that may have accumulated over time.
Do not, however, drain your tub during the summer months or turn off your filters completely. The moving water prevents cracking, moistens the seal and slows down the would-be corrosion from stagnant water.
It is best that you drain and refill your tub every 3 months. Scrub your tub before you refill to get rid of any residue that may have accumulated over time.
Do not, however, drain your tub during the summer months or turn off your filters completely. The moving water prevents cracking, moistens the seal and slows down the would-be corrosion from stagnant water.
4. Clean your hot tub.
Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner to clean your tub after you drain it. You could also go with common baking soda when cleaning small surfaces.
Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner to clean your tub after you drain it. You could also go with common baking soda when cleaning small surfaces.
5. Keep the cover on when the tub is not in use. This helps prevent debris from entering the tub, intruders or even small unmonitored children. It will also help you conserve energy.
6. Engage a professional to install all electrical components and schedule regular visits to ensure everything is working properly. It could save you huge costs down the road as a result of neglect.
So remember, it doesn't have to be overwhelming. All it takes is a bit of knowledge, and you'll know howto do hot tub maintenance on your own.
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Sunset Spas of Arizona
7410 W. Bell Rd. Suite 300
Glendale AZ 85308
623-776-7727
http://www.sunsetspasaz.com
7410 W. Bell Rd. Suite 300
Glendale AZ 85308
623-776-7727
http://www.sunsetspasaz.com
