For spas and hot tubs that have been sitting unused and unmaintained for a period longer than a few weeks, here’s how to clean a hot tub and get it looking like new again.
Hot Tub Water: Test Like a Boss
Testing hot tub water regularly is important to avoid peaks and valleys of sanitation and water balance. Testing every day is not necessary unless your spa is used on a daily basis. Instead, test the water 2-3 times per week – more often if the spa is used frequently.
Filling a Hot Tub with Well Water
Is it OK to fill a hot tub with well water? The short answer is yes, you can. The short answer is incomplete, though, without addressing the concerns of using well water in a hot tub.
10 Ways to Destroy Your Hot Tub
Taking care of a hot tub nowadays is not too difficult, but if you’re not careful, small slips can cause big problems. Most of these won’t destroy your hot tub, but any of these will cause minor to major hot tub problems, which are best avoided.
Spa Chemical Dosage Charts
This handy spa chemical dosage chart is easy to read, and can even be printed out and kept by your spa for a quick reference!