Quick & Easy Steps to a Clean Hot Tub

Sitting in your hot tub is a great way to unwind, relax, and enjoy being outside all year long. It’s well known that hydrotherapy can ease muscle pain, improve circulation (which helps to reduce joint pain), lowers stress, and can aid in a better night’s sleep.

With all these amazing benefits, you may wonder about the catch. Well, there doesn’t have to be a catch! As long as your water, equipment, and filters are cleaned and maintained regularly, your hot tub will always be ready for you to take a dip.

Cleaning and maintaining your hot tub OKC is simple and doesn’t require much time. Just follow this timeline and you’ll be able to use your hot tub through all four seasons for many years to come.

Every 3-5 Days

With regular water maintenance, your chemical levels will remain in the proper ranges and you’ll never have issues with dirty or unsanitary water conditions.

• Check your water with a test kit to determine if it is soft or hard water and to check for high levels of alkalinity, pH, chloramines, or metals and minerals.
• Using a spa pre-filter, fill your hot tub.   
• Make small chemical adjustments to reach the proper ranges.
• Add a large dose of sanitizer once a week to “shock” the water.
• Use a skimmer net to remove any floating debris.
• Keep a log with test results and notes on adjustment.

To extend the life of your spa cover:

• Remove the cover for a few hours weekly so it can breathe.
• Rinse it off with a garden hose.
• Dry with a clean cloth.

Every 1-2 Months

Add water to your spa as needed to keep it full. The water level should be in the middle of the skimmer intake or slightly higher.

Cleaning your spa filter on a regular basis is required to lengthen the life of your hot tub in Moore.

• Use a high-pressure garden hose to spray the fabric filtration material clean, working from top to bottom.
• If your cartridge has collected body lotions or oils, soak it in warm water with a filter cleaner.

Spa cover maintenance:

• Hose off and then clean it using a spa cover cleaner to remove oil, dirt, tree sap, and pollen.
• Apply a vinyl conditioner to the outside of your cover to keep it soft, strong, and looking new.

Every 2-4 Months

A full draining and cleaning of your hot tub needs to take place to keep bacteria in check.

• Drain the hot tub completely.
• Vacuum the bottom of the spa.
• Clean the inside shell completely using a spa cleaner. DO NOT use household cleaners or soaps.
• Refill your spa at the filters.
• Follow your manufacturer’s instructions for sanitizing new water.

Every 1-2 Years

• Replace the spa filter once a year or more often if it is cracked, frayed, or still looks dirty after cleaning.

If you ever have questions about the cleaning or maintaining of your hot tub, check your owner’s manual or give us a call today. We are here to answer your questions and ensure your hot tub is providing you with the best hydrotherapy experience.