Bolton Hot Tub Maintenance

Cleaning Your Hot Tub: The Best Way to Get Results 

Just because your tub is full of warm water doesn’t mean that it is clean. Without proper care you might pull back your spa cover to find cloudy water, discolourations, white mold, algae blooms and foul smells. If your pool has gone green or hasn’t been cleaned in a while, it is important to get rid of contaminants with a deep clean/system refresh. Regular cleaning and water balancing is key to keeping your swim space clean and that is why our Puddle technicians offer routine cleaning programs as well as one-time treatments and seasonal care. 

Routine Cleaning Programs: When you want to the best results for your water system, consistency is key but this can be tough to keep up with. When applied correctly a chemical treatment should last for up to two weeks. This means Puddle technicians have created a bi-weekly cleaning program that caters to water chemistry, debris removal, emptying floating skimmer baskets, and cleaning the filter regularly. It is easy to focus in on sanitizers like chlorine or bromine but applications of hot tub chemicals should also balance pH levels, total alkalinity and calcium. 

Hot Tub Refresh: If your hot tub water is looking a little off or you are noticing mold in your system it is time for a deep cleaning. If this is the case you can’t just drain the hot tub, scrub and refill it. There is always bacteria hiding out inside lines and unseen areas. If you just drain and refill water, all of this bacteria and buildup will be pushed back into shells and you are dealing with dirty water all over again. Instead, Puddle technicians apply a speciality multi-part chemical treatment that flows through lines and pulls out buildup and deposits it into spa water. From here, water can be drained and shells, jets and headrests are scrubbed clean. It is then time to refill the hot tub with a simple garden hose and a technician will return for a final water balancing. 

In addition to caring for the water, shells and visible areas it is important to treat internal water systems and ensure that accessories are kept clean. There isn’t much point in cleaning shells and water only to put a contaminated hot tub cover back on. Ask your Puddle Pro about an optional Full Shampoo that cleans exterior areas and covers for a well-rounded clean. Keeping your filter cleaner not only helps to remove debris but eliminates strain on systems to avoid wear and tear. This means water flows smoothly, using less energy and reducing daily running costs. Ask an expert to clean the hut tub filters, sanitize water and keep your system running smoothly.