Newmarket Hot Tub Maintenance

Hot Tub Care: The Importance of a Regular Cleaning Program 

When installing a new hot tub the process is pretty simple, plug it in, grab a garden hose and fill it up but without proper water treatments it won’t take long for this water to go green. A damp, dark and warm space is the ideal environment for algae and bacteria to thrive and your hot tub fits the bill. The key to keeping a spa clean is consistency. Missing just one chemical treatment can lead to cloudy or contaminated water. Luckily, local Puddle Pros have broken the cleaning process down into a multi-step approach that treats water systems inside and out. 

Water Treatments: You wouldn’t swim in someone else’s bathwater but that is exactly what is happening when you step foot into a dirty hot tub. Contaminated water isn’t always easily visible but it is always a major problem. Stepping foot into contaminated water can lead to recreational water illnesses like skin irritations, ear and eye infections or digestive issues. You can’t rely on a handful of hot tub chemicals and test kits to get the right results. Puddle experts will test the water in your system and balance sanitizer levels like chlorine or bromine, as well as total alkalinity, calcium and pH levels. 

Debris Removal: When dealing with a hot tub you can’t just flip the switch on an automatic vacuum and watch it suck up debris from the bottom of your spa. Hot tub shells have seats and steps that need to be navigated around and that means taking a manual approach. Specialty hand-held vacuums make it possible to suck up unwanted items while allowing filtered water to pass back through. It is also important to check up on floating skimmer baskets and filters for the best possible results. 

Keep Your Filter Cleaner: The goal of any filter is to catch small bits of debris that are tough to remove manually. Over time small bits and pieces will layer into a much larger problem. Water needs to be able to flow freely through circulation systems but if filters are clogged it stops water from passing through easily. This means pool pumps have to work harder, meaning more strain and a reduced lifespan for internal components and equipment. Regularly cleaning the filter is a great way to help output, reduce energy uses and daily running costs and keeps your water systems in great shape. 

Deep Cleans/Refreshes: When you want to keep your hot tub cleaner, over longer periods it is important to incorporate deep cleans at least once a year. This process invoices a multi-part chemical treatment that is designed to flow through water systems loosening buildup and debris that will then be pushed into shells. It is then time to drain the hot tub. A drain and refill seems like a simple process but you can’t just pull the drain and let water flow out. An improper draining can quickly lead to flooded basements, water damage, staining or rot so it is always best left up to the experts. Once empty shells, jets and headrests can be scrubbed and the hot tub water can then be refilled. As soon as the water is refilled, technicians will come back for a final balancing of chemical levels to ensure that water chemistry is where it should be.