How to Clean Your Hot Tub & Maintain Crystal-Clear Water

How to Clean Your Hot Tub & Maintain Crystal-Clear Water 🛁💦

Keeping your hot tub clean ensures safe, bacteria-free water, extends the lifespan of your tub, and enhances your soaking experience. Whether you use your tub daily or occasionally, proper maintenance is key.

1️⃣ Daily/After-Use Maintenance 🧼

✔ Check Water Clarity – Look for cloudiness, foam, or discoloration.
✔ Run the Jets for Circulation – This keeps water moving and evenly distributes chemicals.
✔ Wipe Down Waterline – Prevents biofilm and scum buildup.

2️⃣ Weekly Maintenance Routine 📅

🔹 Test Water Chemistry

• pH: 7.2 – 7.8
• Alkalinity: 80 – 120 ppm
• Chlorine/Bromine: 3 – 5 ppm
• Calcium Hardness: 150 – 250 ppm (prevents scale buildup)

🔹 Shock the Water (Oxidizer Treatment)

• Use non-chlorine shock (MPS) for frequent users.
• Use chlorine shock if the tub has a strong odor or cloudiness.

🔹 Rinse the Filters

• Remove and rinse filters with a hose to remove debris.

🔹 Wipe Down Shell & Cover

• Use a vinegar-water mix or hot tub cleaner to prevent mold.

3️⃣ Monthly Maintenance 🗓️

✔ Deep Clean the Filter

• Soak in a filter cleaner solution overnight to remove oils and dirt.
• Rinse thoroughly before reinstalling.

✔ Check Water Level

• Add water if low, keeping it at the appropriate fill line.

4️⃣ Every 3-4 Months: Full Drain & Deep Clean 🏆

🔹 Turn Off & Drain

• Use a pump or let the tub drain naturally.

🔹 Clean the Shell

• Use a hot tub cleaner or diluted vinegar solution to wipe down the interior.

🔹 Flush the Plumbing (Every 6 Months)

• Use a hot tub line flush product to remove hidden biofilm and bacteria inside pipes.

🔹 Refill & Balance Water

• Refill with clean water and test & adjust chemicals.

5️⃣ Bonus: How to Prevent Common Issues 🚫❌

❌ Cloudy Water? – Check pH, shock the tub, and clean filters.
❌ Foamy Water? – Rinse off lotions & oils before entering. Use an anti-foam treatment.
❌ Strong Chlorine/Bromine Smell? – This means too many chloramines (used-up sanitizer). Shock the tub!
❌ Algae or Green Water? – Increase sanitizer, shock the tub, and scrub surfaces.

6️⃣ Advanced Upgrades for Easier Cleaning 🔥

🚀 Ozone Generator – Reduces chemical usage and kills bacteria naturally.
🚀 Saltwater System – Less maintenance, gentler on skin, and self-regulates chlorine levels.
🚀 UV-C Sanitizer – Uses ultraviolet light to eliminate pathogens.
🚀 Automated Water Testing & Dosing – Smart sensors keep water balanced 24/7.