Yearly Spa Maintenance Tips

Let’s be honest, when you purchase a hot tub you want it to last for years to come. To get the most life out of your spa, there are a few maintenance tips you need to follow. So let’s break down these maintenance tips who apply to every spa owner. It is recommended to drain and clean your spa at least twice yearly, purging the spa during one of the drains. Here are the steps to take for proper maintenance of your spa year round. Depending on your comfort level and time; we can provide this service or you can tackle it on your own. Once a year, you will need to have your spa purged, drained, AND cleaned. These items require the following steps:

• Schedule an appointment with your spa professional.
• Purchase a bottle of spa purge, and pour the bottle into the spa the night before your appointment.
• Your spa will be drained, filled halfway to flush lines, then drained again.
• The debris and buildup will be vacuumed out of the spa.
• The shell will be cleaned with a professional shell cleaner.
• The filter will be cleaned (or replaced at additional charge).
• The cover will be cleaned, dried, and a vinyl cleaner/protectant will be applied.
• Spa Pillows will be cleaned
• Exterior cabinet will be cleaned (composite siding only).
• Spa will be refilled and balanced.

Twice a year, you will need to have your spa just drained and cleaned. These items require the following steps:

• Spa will be drained.
• Shell will be cleaned with a professional shell cleaner.
• Filter will be cleaned (or replaced at additional charge).
• Cover will be cleaned, dried, and a vinyl cleaner/protectant will be applied.
• Spa Pillows will be cleaned.
• Exterior Cabinet will be cleaned (composite siding only).
• Spa will be refilled and balanced.

To ensure that these steps are completed properly, it is best to contact your spa professional. Your spa professional can also provide you with the necessary chemicals and/or cleaning products for your yearly maintenance. Taking these simple steps is essential to maintaining your spa year round, keeping it safe, healthy, and looking good!