Hot Tub Maintenance
Hot tubs and home spas are relatively large investments which involve a high level of maintenance. It is important to make sure you properly care for your hot tubs and home spas in order to ensure they last as long as possible. There are a number of factors to determine when caring for your hot tub. Cleaning and servicing your hot tub on a regular basis are two very important factors determining the longevity of your unit.
There is a full list of spa cleaning procedures which need to be followed on a regular basis to ensure your spa is operating effectively. These procedures, however long they may take, are critical in the overall performance of your spa. If you fail to comply with the procedures your spa will most likely become ineffective, possibly to the point of permanent damage. It is also important to use cleaning products which are specially designed for hot tubs and spas or you run the risk of damage.
Another important factor regarding the care and maintenance of your hot tub is servicing. It is very important to have your hot tub serviced at least once or twice a year to ensure it remains in good condition. A service technician will come in and analyze every part of your spa to make sure it continues to operate effectively. This is much like servicing your car to make sure it is running efficiently. It will simply allow you to fix the things that are wrong before they have the chance to permanently damage any part of the spa.
One of the most important things to remember when cleaning and servicing your spa is the filter. Cleaning your hot tub filter is a critical factor in the success of your hot tub. Failing to clean your filter can significantly compromise your spas effectiveness. Cleaning your filters is not as difficult as it sounds and, when done correctly, can add years onto the life of your spa.
Following the cleaning and servicing guidelines provided on this site will help to ensure successful spa operation for many years to come. Chances are you spent a great deal of money on your hot tub - taking the extra time to care for it will ensure your investment remains a positive one.
Hot Tub Maintenance
How to Keep Your Hot Tub Healthy
A hot tub is a fantastic thing that can contribute to overall wellness. It relaxes you alleviating stress, it is good for arthritis, type-2 diabetes, aches and pains and so many other health-related benefits. However, if you do not maintain your hot tubs and spas you can be causing harm to yourself and the environment. There are bacteria that thrive and multiply if the pH level is off and there are issues with indoor humidity issues and lung diseases if your indoor hot tub is not well maintained. Communicable diseases can even be passed if there are no sanitizers in the water.
Another thing to consider is saving money long term. You pay a chunk of cash for the hot tub, but you need to maintain it regularly to ensure it lasts and functions the way it is intended.
Chemicals: Always ensure your chemical level is in the guidelines. With chlorine and bromine if the pH level is too high it will eat your swimsuit, make your eyes sore, dry out your skin and it smells. Here are some water problems and their solutions (always, always, always follow chemical manufacturer's instructions and always keep out of reach of children):
* Algae (floating green, mustard, black) can be visible as a scumline on the inside water line. Action: add algaecide to kill or prevent growth.
* Cloudy Water. Action: add clarifier and shock.
* Staining. Polident (yes, I said Polident) works on a dry tub to get stains out. To prevent staining ensure your water is balanced. Copper, iron, manganese in chemicals can cause issues. Ask the hot tub manufacturer what he suggests to ensure it doesn't affect your warranty.
* Scaling. The white, gray and sometimes brown crust that lives on the waterline of the tub, much like a glass of tap water that has sat for a few days. Vinegar is a good idea except it will change the pH of the hot tub. So, the best thing to do is drain the hot tub half a foot and use a sponge, scrub away and catch the run off with a towel.
You should also change the water regularly in outdoor hot tubs for proper maintenance. There are issues in the winter with the pump overheating and then freezing over while you are draining, so ask the manufacturer the best way to do it. We recommend draining the hot tub at least once a month with regular use and balanced water.
The filters should be taken out and rinsed off with a hose at least once a week, especially if it's outside. Leaves, insects and other debris (sometimes small animals) can get stuck in there.
We usually get the hot tub serviced once a year and it's usually in the spring after a hard winter. The contractor usually lubes everything up and ensures the jets, blower and motors are running properly. This also ensures by default that the system is running efficiently.
For hot tub maintenance, the things to remember are: keep your water balanced properly, keep the tub free of debris, drain at regular intervals and get it serviced at least once a year.
Spa Cleaning Procedures
An In-Depth Guide to Hot Tub Cleaning
Without proper care and maintenance, the thousands of dollars you spent on your hot tub will be lost in a matter of months, leaving you with an ineffective tub just taking up space in your home or yard. Fullowing the spa cleaning procedures listed below will ensure your hot tub remains in great condition for as long as possible.
If you are unsure of the proper care and maintenance routines associated with hot tubs or home spas, read the information below. Make sure you fullow these procedures in order to maximize the efficiency of your hot tub:
* Test Your Water - The water in your hot tub or spa should be tested at least once a week in order to ensure its quality. At the time of purchase, your hot tub manufacturer should provide you with a testing strip compatible with the type of hot tub you purchased.
* Shock Treatment - Shocking your water is another important step in maintaining your spa. Using your hot tub less than 4 times a week will require only one shocking; using it more than 4 times will require two shock treatments.
* Maintain Your Chemicals - After you have tested your water, the results will indicate which types of chemicals need to be added to ensure water balance. These often consist of bromine or chlorine. It is important to ensure the chemicals are at their appropriate levels at all times otherwise the performance of your hot tub may be compromised.
* Keep the Water Running - Keeping your hot tub pumps running all day will help to prevent bacteria and viruses from entering the water. Still water is more likely to grow bacteria than moving water which can potentially cause long term difficulties with your spa. Consider purchasing an automatic timer which will automatically activate the pumps at certain times throughout the day.
Following the guidelines listed above will have a great impact on your spa's performance and the longevity of your hot tub as a whule. Performing these procedures on a regular basis will take very little time and can save you a great deal of time and money in the future.
How to Clean Your Filters
Ensuring the Quality of Your Hot Tub Filter
Cleaning your hot tub filter is one of the most important cleaning rituals involved in hot tub and spa maintenance . There are a number of procedures involved with cleaning your filters; however, they are not difficult and will not consume a great amount of your time.
When attempting to clean your spa filters, keep the following points in mind:
* Your hot tub filter will require cleaning approximately once every two weeks. This can be done using a garden hose at a 45 degree angle and will take only a few minutes to perform. You should do this every time you change your hot tub water.
* Use a soaking or spray filter cleaner to remove algae, lotion residues and body oils from your filter which cannot be eliminated by rinsing alone. Soaking your cartridge is most effective, but a spray cleaner can be used for hot tub owners with less time.
* Replacing your filters annually will have a great impact on your hot tub performance. Keeping a cartridge for too long will result in the cartridge becoming ineffective, which ultimately leads to unhealthy water for bathers.
* Do not use any type of brush to clean your filter - brushes will potentially damage the filter. In addition, do not put cartridges in the dishwasher since the force of the dishwasher may damage the filter as well.
* Do not use bleach to clean your filter since it has been proven to weaken and degrade the fibers in the filter media. This will greatly decrease the life expectancy of your spa filter.
* Make sure you choose a high quality commercial filter cleaner that clearly states it will not harm your filter or cause spa foaming. This will ensure your filter is effective in filtering your water.
The filter is one of the most important components in your spa system. In order to keep your spa running effectively, your filter must be doing its job. In order to ensure it is doing its job, you must clean it on a regular basis. One small task - cleaning your hot tub filter regularly - can have a huge impact on the overall performance of your hot tub.
There is a full list of spa cleaning procedures which need to be followed on a regular basis to ensure your spa is operating effectively. These procedures, however long they may take, are critical in the overall performance of your spa. If you fail to comply with the procedures your spa will most likely become ineffective, possibly to the point of permanent damage. It is also important to use cleaning products which are specially designed for hot tubs and spas or you run the risk of damage.
Another important factor regarding the care and maintenance of your hot tub is servicing. It is very important to have your hot tub serviced at least once or twice a year to ensure it remains in good condition. A service technician will come in and analyze every part of your spa to make sure it continues to operate effectively. This is much like servicing your car to make sure it is running efficiently. It will simply allow you to fix the things that are wrong before they have the chance to permanently damage any part of the spa.
One of the most important things to remember when cleaning and servicing your spa is the filter. Cleaning your hot tub filter is a critical factor in the success of your hot tub. Failing to clean your filter can significantly compromise your spas effectiveness. Cleaning your filters is not as difficult as it sounds and, when done correctly, can add years onto the life of your spa.
Following the cleaning and servicing guidelines provided on this site will help to ensure successful spa operation for many years to come. Chances are you spent a great deal of money on your hot tub - taking the extra time to care for it will ensure your investment remains a positive one.
Hot Tub Maintenance
How to Keep Your Hot Tub Healthy
A hot tub is a fantastic thing that can contribute to overall wellness. It relaxes you alleviating stress, it is good for arthritis, type-2 diabetes, aches and pains and so many other health-related benefits. However, if you do not maintain your hot tubs and spas you can be causing harm to yourself and the environment. There are bacteria that thrive and multiply if the pH level is off and there are issues with indoor humidity issues and lung diseases if your indoor hot tub is not well maintained. Communicable diseases can even be passed if there are no sanitizers in the water.
Another thing to consider is saving money long term. You pay a chunk of cash for the hot tub, but you need to maintain it regularly to ensure it lasts and functions the way it is intended.
Chemicals: Always ensure your chemical level is in the guidelines. With chlorine and bromine if the pH level is too high it will eat your swimsuit, make your eyes sore, dry out your skin and it smells. Here are some water problems and their solutions (always, always, always follow chemical manufacturer's instructions and always keep out of reach of children):
* Algae (floating green, mustard, black) can be visible as a scumline on the inside water line. Action: add algaecide to kill or prevent growth.
* Cloudy Water. Action: add clarifier and shock.
* Staining. Polident (yes, I said Polident) works on a dry tub to get stains out. To prevent staining ensure your water is balanced. Copper, iron, manganese in chemicals can cause issues. Ask the hot tub manufacturer what he suggests to ensure it doesn't affect your warranty.
* Scaling. The white, gray and sometimes brown crust that lives on the waterline of the tub, much like a glass of tap water that has sat for a few days. Vinegar is a good idea except it will change the pH of the hot tub. So, the best thing to do is drain the hot tub half a foot and use a sponge, scrub away and catch the run off with a towel.
You should also change the water regularly in outdoor hot tubs for proper maintenance. There are issues in the winter with the pump overheating and then freezing over while you are draining, so ask the manufacturer the best way to do it. We recommend draining the hot tub at least once a month with regular use and balanced water.
The filters should be taken out and rinsed off with a hose at least once a week, especially if it's outside. Leaves, insects and other debris (sometimes small animals) can get stuck in there.
We usually get the hot tub serviced once a year and it's usually in the spring after a hard winter. The contractor usually lubes everything up and ensures the jets, blower and motors are running properly. This also ensures by default that the system is running efficiently.
For hot tub maintenance, the things to remember are: keep your water balanced properly, keep the tub free of debris, drain at regular intervals and get it serviced at least once a year.
Spa Cleaning Procedures
An In-Depth Guide to Hot Tub Cleaning
Without proper care and maintenance, the thousands of dollars you spent on your hot tub will be lost in a matter of months, leaving you with an ineffective tub just taking up space in your home or yard. Fullowing the spa cleaning procedures listed below will ensure your hot tub remains in great condition for as long as possible.
If you are unsure of the proper care and maintenance routines associated with hot tubs or home spas, read the information below. Make sure you fullow these procedures in order to maximize the efficiency of your hot tub:
* Test Your Water - The water in your hot tub or spa should be tested at least once a week in order to ensure its quality. At the time of purchase, your hot tub manufacturer should provide you with a testing strip compatible with the type of hot tub you purchased.
* Shock Treatment - Shocking your water is another important step in maintaining your spa. Using your hot tub less than 4 times a week will require only one shocking; using it more than 4 times will require two shock treatments.
* Maintain Your Chemicals - After you have tested your water, the results will indicate which types of chemicals need to be added to ensure water balance. These often consist of bromine or chlorine. It is important to ensure the chemicals are at their appropriate levels at all times otherwise the performance of your hot tub may be compromised.
* Keep the Water Running - Keeping your hot tub pumps running all day will help to prevent bacteria and viruses from entering the water. Still water is more likely to grow bacteria than moving water which can potentially cause long term difficulties with your spa. Consider purchasing an automatic timer which will automatically activate the pumps at certain times throughout the day.
Following the guidelines listed above will have a great impact on your spa's performance and the longevity of your hot tub as a whule. Performing these procedures on a regular basis will take very little time and can save you a great deal of time and money in the future.
How to Clean Your Filters
Ensuring the Quality of Your Hot Tub Filter
Cleaning your hot tub filter is one of the most important cleaning rituals involved in hot tub and spa maintenance . There are a number of procedures involved with cleaning your filters; however, they are not difficult and will not consume a great amount of your time.
When attempting to clean your spa filters, keep the following points in mind:
* Your hot tub filter will require cleaning approximately once every two weeks. This can be done using a garden hose at a 45 degree angle and will take only a few minutes to perform. You should do this every time you change your hot tub water.
* Use a soaking or spray filter cleaner to remove algae, lotion residues and body oils from your filter which cannot be eliminated by rinsing alone. Soaking your cartridge is most effective, but a spray cleaner can be used for hot tub owners with less time.
* Replacing your filters annually will have a great impact on your hot tub performance. Keeping a cartridge for too long will result in the cartridge becoming ineffective, which ultimately leads to unhealthy water for bathers.
* Do not use any type of brush to clean your filter - brushes will potentially damage the filter. In addition, do not put cartridges in the dishwasher since the force of the dishwasher may damage the filter as well.
* Do not use bleach to clean your filter since it has been proven to weaken and degrade the fibers in the filter media. This will greatly decrease the life expectancy of your spa filter.
* Make sure you choose a high quality commercial filter cleaner that clearly states it will not harm your filter or cause spa foaming. This will ensure your filter is effective in filtering your water.
The filter is one of the most important components in your spa system. In order to keep your spa running effectively, your filter must be doing its job. In order to ensure it is doing its job, you must clean it on a regular basis. One small task - cleaning your hot tub filter regularly - can have a huge impact on the overall performance of your hot tub.
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