The ultimate guide to maintaining your hot tub. From regular maintenance tips to extending the life of your hot tub and cover.
I have both a pool and a hot tub, and both have pros and cons. If you are in that fortunate position of having to decide between a hot tub and a pool, you may have wondered, are hot tubs cleaner than pools? Yes, hot tubs are generally cleaner than pools. However, hot tubs can … Read more
Inflatable hot tubs are a great way to relax and get into hot tubbing on a small budget. But since inflatable hot tubs don’t have all the features and equipment of large permanent ones, do inflatable hot tubs have filters? Yes, just like all other types of hot tubs, inflatable hot tubs do have filters. … Read more
Every hot tub owner has, or will eventually have to deal with wear and tear on their hot tub cover. Between the sun beating down, and constant exposure to water, it’s easy for hot tub covers to get damaged. But can you fix a torn hot tub cover? Yes. Torn hot tub covers can be … Read more
Hot tubs sometimes get grime around the pillow headrests, and draining a hot tub often reveals even more dirt and residue. This has led many people to wonder can I use dish soap to clean my hot tub. Dish Soap can be used to clean a hot tub, though it may not be able to … Read more
Keeping the hot tub clean is a must for hot tub owners. But with most cleaners comprising of detergents, abrasives, ammonia, or fragrances, one might wonder, can I use Windex to clean a hot tub? Windex is a suitable cleaning product for your hot tub. It works perfectly to remove dirt, debris, or oily film … Read more
Properly disposing of the hot tub chemicals are very important for the environment. But most chemicals just get added to the water. Spa filter cleaner, however, does not. That leaves us wondering how to dispose of spa filter cleaner. To dispose of spa filter cleaner, don’t just pour it down the drain or on your … Read more
Cleaning hot tubs is not as easy as it seems. For starters, you have to drain it. But since draining with a hose or submersible pump don’t drain it completely, many hot tub owners wonder can I use a shop vac to clean my hot tub? Yes, you can use a shop vac to clean … Read more
Over time, a worn hot tub cover can become waterlogged. This happens when tears in the vinyl cover allow water to get in. Sure you can just buy a new one. But for those on a budget, it’s not uncommon to wonder can a hot tub cover be dried out? Yes, a waterlogged hot tub … Read more
One of the only complaints that people sometimes have about their hot tub is that it is too loud. Mine sure is. Have you ever wondered how can I make my hot tub quieter? Follow these steps to quiet a noisy hot tub: Using spray insulating foam on the underside of the shell & corners … Read more
There’s nothing worse than dipping your toe into a hot tub only to find it’s not hot or not hot enough! In those situations, many people wonder why is my hot tub not heating up? A hot tub that is not heating may be due to a tripped high limit switch on the heater which … Read more