Hot tub Cleaning and Maintenance
Of course whenever one thinks about owning a hot tub, the very first things to jump to mind are the long, relaxing nights sitting amidst bubbling jets. While there are plenty opportunities for doing so when you own your very own hot tub, one major aspect not to be overlooked is the actual hot tub maintenance part of hot tub ownership.
It's a Dirty Job, But...
It may not be anyone's favorite part of owning a hot tub, but the cleaning is an integral part. Besides, for all the benefits you get from your hot tub, it really is a very small price to pay!
The daily cleaning chores for owning a hot tub include:
- Checking the pH and sanitizer levels. This means simply using the testing kit you can buy at any retailer and dipping the test strip in the water of your hot tub. Compare the results to the chart supplied on the package, and if the water is already at the correct level, your maintenance job is done! However, if the results show that the hot tub water needs adjusting, follow the directions and put the subsequent chemicals into the hot tub's water to get it back to the recommended level.
As for weekly maintenance you'll need to:
Flood the water with a strong sanitizer, either chlorine or bromine, in what is known as 'shocking'. Follow the instructions on the bottle of the chemical you are using, and proceed to add an additional dosage of the cleaner to ensure the hot tub's water remains both clear and absolutely clean.
Further maintenance will ensue if your hot tub has an excessive amount of foam - and if this is the case, you will do well to add a bit of a foam reducing additive to the water.
Occasional Maintenance
Other cleaning jobs for a hot tub owner include adding a de-scaling agent to the water at least a few time each year, if not on a weekly basis if the area you live in has a lot of calcium and other minerals in the water system. You will also need to take out the hot tub's main filters several times each year to clean them. An easy and effective way to do this is to put them in the dishwasher on a cold water cycle. A helpful way to group the cleaning chores is to also let the hot tub drain completely when you are cleaning the filters and then refill the hot tub when you are done.
Changing the water is prudent in maintaining the cleanest water for your hot tub. Once you have run down the short checklist of everything that needs to be done for proper hot tub cleaning and maintenance, owning a hot tub will leave you with the final fun task of unwinding under beautifully clear and soothing water.
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