Hot Tub Maintenance Schedule

Need an easy hot tub maintenance schedule to follow? Keeping your hot tub running smoothly is easy when you follow a simple maintenance schedule. Good hot tub maintenance means taking care of the spa itself as well as the water in it. Here is a simple hot tub maintenance schedule and answers to a couple of frequently asked questions to illustrate just how easy it is to take care of your hot tub.

Basic Hot Tub Maintenance Schedule

To keep your hot tub running well, you must use it correctly and monitor water quality, filter condition, and cleanliness. Not only does this increase the life of your spa, but it also protects the health of those using it. You need to perform some tasks every time you use the hot tub and some only once or twice a year, but all are important components of spa maintenance.

Before Each Use…

Check the water quality before every use. That means using the appropriate testing strips to measure alkalinity and pH levels. If the results of these tests are off, balance the chemicals before using the tub.

Once a Month…

Each month remove the spa filter and clean it thoroughly. All this involves is removing the filter, lightly spraying it with a hose, and allowing it to dry completely before putting it back in the spa. You can also soak filters in a filter cleaner to ensure the removal of all dirt and debris buildup. It’s also a good idea to have a spare filter on hand so you can use the hot tub while the cleaned filter is drying. The actual cleaning only takes 10 to 15 minutes.

One of the best ways to protect your spa is by keeping it covered when it isn’t in use. Part of ongoing hot tub maintenance includes cleaning and conditioning the cover. Why? Because damage from UV rays can lead to drying and cracking which interfere with the proper fit and protective ability of your cover. Clean both the top and underneath of the cover. It might surprise you to know the process takes less than 30 minutes from removal to reattachment.

First, remove the cover and flip it over to clean the underside (the side closest to the water surface). Spray it with a hose and use a non-foaming cleaner on a sponge or soft brush to remove stubborn dirt or mildew stains, then rinse clean.
Next, flip the cover back over and wipe down the top surface with a wet rag, using a non-foaming cleanser if desired. Rinse the lid with clear water and towel dry completely.
Last, apply a vinyl conditioner to the top of the cover and put it back on the hot tub.