Hot tubs can be a luxury for your home, but they also require maintenance to stay in their best condition.

Regular care, along with the equipment needed to maintain it creates more of an investment than hot tub owners may realize.

You should thoroughly clean your hot tub after every party or at least once per month if there's been little use done beforehand.

You should vacuum and skim your hot tub on a regular basis so that you can prevent problems before they arise and provide the best experience for yourself, friends, and family while it is in use.

The Best Tips For Keeping Your Hot Tub Super Clean

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The first step before draining your unit is to make sure that you flush the lines. This involves flushing the plumbing system, clearing out pipes of any bacteria or mold that's been lingering around, and preventing new water from getting contaminated by nasty bacterial stuck in the pipes.

To prevent your hot tub from becoming dirty, invest in a strong cleaner and use it regularly to unclog the pipes. It can be challenging to know the appropriate cleaner for your hot tub. Make sure to ask an expert or simply request a service that will flush your lines, such as line and filter cleanings.

Few tasks offer more relaxation than soaking in your own hot tub. But as with most enjoyable activities, a little upkeep goes a long way to making sure it stays clean and clear all season long.

One of the easiest ways to keep your tub sparkling is with regular water changes - which can be done yourself, or have somebody come out for an hour and do it for you.

After a certain amount of time, the hot tub has circulated through all its pipes to remove debris.

To get your hot tub running at its best, you'll want to find out where debris is clogging.

If this is the case, a power flush will help clean out any blockages in the pipes and give it a new lease of life!

After flushing the lines, be sure to turn off all power. If it accidentally turns on when there's not enough water in the tub, your pump or pipes could be damaged.

In order to clean your hot tub, turn off the power supply completely before allowing electricity to run from it. Make sure all cords are disconnected and you're ready to drain the water out of your unit.

• Before cleaning, find out everything you need to know about the hot tub and its controls by reading the instruction manual.

• The volume of water that is drained from the hot tub will depend on how dirty and what cleaning tools you are using.

• Remove the water from a hot tub with either a drain plug or a built-in sump pump. If the water doesn't fully drain, remove it manually to avoid overflow onto floors and carpets.

Hot tubs can quickly become caked in dirt, bacteria and to the point that they need a specialist cleaner to cut through the grime.

A hot tub does not require anything too special to maintain its pristine condition, but you should understand that different types of baths have different care solutions. Carefully read your manual or ask an expert at the store for advice on what kind of powder you should use.

One other option is if for some reason you do not have access to a store, or want to save money. You can come up with a chlorine mix by watering down ¼ teaspoons of dichlor mixed in 19 liters of water for the appropriate concentration. The more frequently the hot tub is cleaned, the longer those chemicals will last before needing to be refreshed.

Before you start scrubbing with a sponge, cover the liner of the tub with water and make sure not to use an abrasive material.

There are a few simple steps before you start cleaning your hot tub. Begin by removing any debris and dirt from the water surface, including animal hair and mud. Once this is completed rinse the tub thoroughly followed by drying it off with a towel or using an air blower to make sure all remaining chemical residues have been removed.

When cleaning a hot tub, pay close attention to the filters. Cleaning filters frequently can help keep bacteria at bay and can prevent infections.

The filters are usually hidden near the pump. Take a picture of what they look like before removing them so you know how to put them back once they’ve been removed.

This is a tricky thing to do because many filters are not easily accessible. You must either dismantle them or use a hose to blast away the dirt until you can get to the filter fastener on the bottom side of it. Be careful when scrubbing, as you might break the netting around it and expose your pool or hot tub water to foreign material like dirt and debris.

Clearing out the filter area every couple of months is also crucial since this space can harbor bacteria as well. To clean a hot tub, pour some specialized filter oil into the water and then wash it down with chlorine.

One option for cleaning your filter is to put it in the dishwasher. Check your manual or ask at the store before putting it in there, just to make sure that your unit can handle it.

When you are done, make sure your filters are back in place. If anything else needs to be cleaned using a less abrasive cleaner:

• These oils will help to combat the tree sap on a hot tub.

• To remove watermarks from the tub, use a 50:50 mixture of vinegar and water.

Along with a good scrub, using baking soda can also help get rid of excess buildup in the hot tub. The strength of this type of cleaner is much heavier-duty than something that might dissolve an acrylic lining.

Bonus Tips For Refilling Your Spa

Now that you've finished cleaning the hot tub, carefully add water to it while the power is still off. Once the water reaches the desired line (covering the jets near a top) you can turn on the power. After running water through the filter, turn on the heat but do not run bubbles or jet functions until they push out any cleaner residue in the system. Never pour household cleaners into the hot tub, because they can be corrosive to the rubber and metal components of a spa's plumbing system.

Turn the power back on and make sure there are no sounds coming from either the filter or pump.

If faced with a strange sound, double-check to make sure the filter is correctly installed - if not, look at your vacation pictures to adjust it. If you are ever unsure or have other questions, just hire a hot tub technician for an inspection to ensure everything is running smoothly.