It's important to keep your spa clean and running.Good spa maintenance includes regular cleaning of the cover and filter of your spa, checking the chemical levels, and adding the right chemicals as needed.It is important to maintain the right chemical levels in your hot tub because if the levels are too high it will cause your spa equipment to fail.Cleaning your cover will help protect your spa from bad germs and keep it working better.Regular spa maintenance will make your hot tub water inviting for all bathers.
Step 1: Test strips can be used to check the chemical and mineral levels in the spa.
It's a good idea to check the chemical levels in your spa 1-2 times a week.Most department stores and spas have spa test strips.A package of these strips costs around 7 dollars, and some test strips give 6-in-1 readings.You can put these strips in your spa for as little as 15 seconds and see the results.
Step 2: You can add one chemical at a time.
When adjusting hot tub chemical levels, add one chemical to the water and wait two hours before adding another.This will allow the chemicals to be dispersed naturally.The risk of a chemical reaction between the Additives is mitigated by waiting.After you have added your chemicals, keep your spa cover off for at least 15 minutes.When you add the chemicals, keep the water running.You want the jets to mix the chemicals in the water well.Measure your chemicals before you put them in your tub.Measure the chemicals before adding them to make sure you are getting the right balance.
Step 3: First, check total alkalinity.
Depending on the test reading, you can either add or subtract the two substances.A well-balanced spa should be between 80 and 120 PPM of total alkalinity.If the total alkalinity goes above 120, you should add salt.Add sodium bicarbonate if the test strip reads below 80.If you want to check your alkalinity in a couple of hours, add these spa products to your spa.Maintaining your alkalinity is important because it affects your pH.
Step 4: Use chlorine or bromine to clean your hot tub.
Test strips should be used to maintain the correct chemical levels.bromine has a less potent smell and has replaced chlorine as the standard for sanitizing your spa.In 1-inch tablets, chlorine can be purchased.bromine can only be purchased in 1-inch tablets.If you are using chlorine, it is recommended that you put 2 liters of chlorine directly into your spa water every other day.The read on the test strips should be between 3.0 and 5.0 if you are using bromine.A floater is used for bromine or chlorine tablets.Over time, the tabs will be dissolved in your spa.If you use the floater, you won't have to add bromine or chlorine to your spa as often; however, continue using the test strips to check the chemical and mineral levels once a week.Do not use chlorine in your spa.If you add more chlorine than the recommended amount, it will damage the spa's equipment and cover.Adding a mineral-based purifier will reduce the amount of chlorine you have to use.Nature2 makes a product called Zodiac that reduces the amount of chlorine you have to use.
Step 5: You should check for calcium hardness.
Soft water in your spa is the best way to keep calcium in check.Scales will form in your spa if it has too much calcium.Spa defenders can be used to protect against these scales.If you don't have enough calcium hardness in your spa, the water will start to draw minerals from other sources.The calcium booster can be used to balance the calcium in the spa.If the spa has a plaster finish, calcium should stay between 100 and 250 PPM.
Step 6: The pH levels need to be checked last.
It is necessary to add the two substances as necessary.The pH should be between 7.2 and 7.8.The total alkalinity should be stable if the pH is off.Make sure you add the correct amount of chlorine to your spa.Add spa up/spa down or a pH balance product to your spa pH level if the pH is still off.If the sanitizer you use is not working well, your spa has cloudy water, scales have developed on your filter, or the water is causing skin and eye irritations, then your pH levels may be adjusted.
Step 7: Don't go to your spa.
When a lot of bathers use the spa, put an odorizer in the water once a week.The bather waste in your spa can be killed with odorizers.Ozone can be used as a shock treatment.You can shock your water once a week if you use chlorine or bromine.
Step 8: The filter should be cleaned every two weeks.
The spa filter needs to be removed to clean it.If you want to clean the filter, use a hose to run water over the pleats.Before putting the cleaned filter back in, make sure the air is completely dry.The spa filter needs to be replaced if it has become damaged or stopped working.When the filter becomes dirty again after you have cleaned it, this is the case.Turn off the built-in water heater if you are cleaning your filter in a dishwasher.The filter can be damaged by water over 140 F.
Step 9: If you want to clean your hot tub's filter every 3-4 months, use Power Soak or Eco Soak.
When you replace the water in your tub, use the cleanser on your filter.While your dirty filter is being cleaned, replace it with a new, clean one.If you have a hose, soak the solution overnight, or follow the instructions on the cleanser, and then let it dry before putting it back into the filter.TriSodiumphosphate is the least expensive filter cleaner.The main ingredient in dishwasher detergents is this.To make a cleaning solution for your filter, you can use one cup of TSP with five gallons of water.
Step 10: It's a good idea to clean your hot tub cover every month.
Keeping the cover in good working order is the first step to maintaining a clean spa.You need to clean your hot tub cover.You don't have to condition the cover, but you should clean it once a month.The hot tub cover can be cleaned with a soft sponge or rag.Don't use dish soaps, detergents or abrasives to clean the cover because they can damage the vinyl and cause it to degrade faster.
Step 11: During the summer, you should condition your hot tub cover 3-4 times a year.
Your cover should be conditioned to prolong it's life.UV rays break the chemical bonds on the cover and cause it to crack.It can grow on damp vinyl and damage the cover if you don't conditioning it.You should only use conditioning products on the outside of your hot tub cover.Before you apply the conditioning product, make sure your vinyl cover is clean and dry.The top and skirt of your cover should be sprayed with a light coat of vinyl conditioner.To condition the cover and remove stains, use a soft sponge.Remove the cover from the sun.petroleum-based conditioning products can be harmful to your cover, but you can use cover treatments recommended by your manufacturer.If you have a tree stain on your vinyl, you can get rid of it by putting margarine or vegetable oil on it and scrubbing it with a soft sponge.
Step 12: If you have problems with mold, you should clean the vinyl covering.
If your cover starts to smell, you will be able to tell if you have a problem.Carefully remove the foam interior from the cover.Use a soft sponge to clean the inside and outside of the cover.The cover should be washed thoroughly.The inside and outside of the cover should be towel dried.It's a good idea to dry the air in the sun for a day or two.The plastic sheet protectors should be sprayed and cleaned if there is a plastic vapor barrier.The foam core should be replaced if it has been damaged.
Step 13: Be careful with your cover.
The spa cover may sustain damages if it is mishandled.If you want your spa cover to be well maintained, you should not allow children to sit on the cover or put your feet on it.The handles should be used when opening or closing the spa cover.Don't lift the cover by the skirting.Don't drag your cover across the ground.The cover should not be pierced with sharp objects.Pets are not allowed to chew or scratch the cover.
Step 14: The spa cover needs to be protected from the elements.
If you can flip over the foam core in your cover so that the bottom is facing up, you may be able to correct the problem.You may need to buy a new spa cover if this doesn't work.If you live in a snowy area, make sure to remove the snow from your spa cover.If you need a new cover, make sure it fits over your spa.
Step 15: You can use a patch on your cover.
There are different types of tears that you can buy a vinyl patch for.If you get small holes in the liner, use type A, and if you do that with the cover, choose type B.You don't have to go to a professional to fix the cover if you have these patches.Before applying your patch, you should clean and dry the surface with a multi-purpose spray.
Step 16: Before using the tub, you should shower.
Before you go to the spa, wash your hair and body care products.Don't use any clothing in the tub.scum or even foam can be caused by microfibers from clothing and costumes.If the water in your spa is murky or there is foam in it, it could be because people use body products in the tub.If you want to use the tub before eco-mode kicks in, turn your temperature up about half an hour before.The temperature range is comfortable for many people.When you are ready to use the tub, wait to turn up the heat.Before you get in, turn it up and take a shower.Consider using a clarifier during bathing season.The product helps clean the spa.People go to the spa.
Step 17: The water should be changed every three, four or six months.
Depending on how much your spa is used and the type of spa you have, you will need to perform a complete water change two to four times a year.The instructions for draining and refilling your tub come with it.If you have a family spa, you will want to change the water every 3 months.If you want to change your spa water, you can use aTDS test strip.At your local spa store, you can find these strips.Run the jets for 20 minutes on high before you drain your water if you add a flush product to your spa water.Adding a flush product can help keep the equipment clean.
Step 18: The hot tub should be left on at all times.
If you don't use the spa, keep it running and keep the temperature down.The circulating pumps in your spa should occasionally circulate the water.The circulation will keep the water clean.The circulation helps keep the water clean.