The weather will be warming up in the next few weeks, so now is the perfect time to invest in a hot tub! Nothing really compares to the feeling of relaxing in your garden with a glass of prosecco, good music playing, and a soothing back massage from the jets of your hot tub. Of course, if you're going to invest in a hot tub, it's really important that you understand the cleaning and maintenance requirements before you go ahead. You'll be pleased to hear that keeping your hot tub clean does not involve draining and cleaning it every week. In fact, most manufacturers recommend that you drain and fully clean your hot tub every 3 to 4 months (depending on your usage).
Today we're going to walk you through a step-by-step cleaning process that you can use to keep your hot tub squeaky clean! While it will take a bit of time to do, having the right products on hand will aid you to get through the process quickly and efficiently. In one of our previous blogs, we explore some of the potential problems that can arise if you leave your hot tub to gather dirt and bacteria for too long. We've added a link to this blog at the end of the article, so if you're interested in reading more about hot tub hygiene, be sure to check it out! For now, let's look at how to clean a hot tub...
1. Draining the hot tub
Draining the hot tub is a necessary process before you start cleaning it, but did you know you can use this step to get a head start? That's right, if you add our Premier Flush Cleaner to the water before you drain the hot tub, this will run through the hot tub and help to eradicate calcium grime and dirt from the pipes that you cannot see. This will expose the surface of the hot tub so that you can give it a good deep clean.
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2. Remove and clean accessories
Whether you have a hot tub cover, hot tub headrests, a bar, or steps - now is an excellent opportunity for you to take off all of your hot tub accessories and give them a good clean. Some accessories can be cleaned using a mix of warm water and mild detergent, however, we do offer some specialist cleaning solutions for certain parts of your hot tub.
For example, our Premier Vinyl Cleaner Cover Protect & Shine Solution can be used on your hot tub cover to repel oils, dirt, dust, and mildew. As an added benefit, our Premier Vinyl Cleaner Cover Protect & Shine Solution also asks as an SPF for your hot tub cover, protecting it from UV rays and minimising fade!
3. Clean the interior of the hot tub
Now that all the accessories have been removed and the water has been drained, you can begin cleaning the inside surfaces of your hot tub. There are special cleaning solutions that you can use to do this that won't leave a residue behind. Here at Premier Hot Tubs, we offer a 1ltr bottle of our Hot Tub Surface Cleaner (shown above) at a really reasonable price, so you'll get plenty of cleaning sessions done before you need to go back and re-purchase!
Wondering how to apply our hot tub cleaner? Start by spraying your hot tub interior with the hose pipe to moisten it. Then apply the Hot Tub Cleaner to the surface using our cleaning mitt! Our cleaning mitt is designed with one lightly abrasive side that you can use to really buff and remove the dirt. The mitt itself is comprised of a durable latex glove, so you can rest assured that it will last for many cleans to come.
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4. Remove and clean the filters
The filters in a hot tub play an important role in the removal of dust and debris. Over time, they will become clogged up, so it's important that you take the time to remove, clean, and/or replace them. Most filters can be rinsed under a tap or hose pipe, which should remove the worst of the residue.
You can then scrub the area inside the hot tub where the filters sit, this will ensure it's nice and clean when you put the filters back in. Some filters will need to be sat in an oil-cutting solution to help (you guessed it) cut through the oils. You should check the instruction in your manufacturer's manual if you are unsure if your filters require this step.
Once you're happy that all oil and dirt have been removed from the filters, soak them in a chlorine solution. This will disinfect the filters further and help to remove any small particles of dirt/grime that you may have missed.
5. Re-fill the hot tub
And that's it! Once you've completed all of these steps, you can focus on re-filling your hot tub. Start by filling your hot tub with water, it should reach the designated water line. We recommend putting the hose pipe into the filter housing so that the water runs through your freshly cleaned filters as it enters the tub. This will ensure the water in your hot tub is as clean as it possibly can be.
Switch the power back on to get your hot tub up and running. You should leave the hot tub running for a few minutes before you start to add chemicals to the water. Listen to the hot tub during this initial running period to see if you can hear any usual noises. If you can, switch the hot tub off straight away and check that everything has been re-installed properly. It could be that you've not inserted the filter properly, or you've left the fastenings of your hot tub cover a little loose. Just make sure everything is as it should be before you proceed.
Once the water is in, you can start to add the chemicals that your hot tub needs. The chemicals you need to add to your hot tub will vary depending on the model, and your own preference. Some people prefer chlorine, while others prefer bromine. Either way, you need to make sure the pH has been properly balanced and that the shock agent and sanitiser have been added in the necessary quantities.
If you've been wondering how you can clean your hot tub ahead of the summer months, we hope this helps! Take a look at some of our other helpful resources below, and if you don't have a hot tub already, be sure to check out our extensive collection.
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