The ultimate guide to maintaining your hot tub. From regular maintenance tips to extending the life of your hot tub and cover.
Many hot tub owners love to soak at the end of a long hard day. But hot tubs do require ongoing maintenance to keep them clean. But you may have wondered “why does my spa water smell bad?” Smelly hot tub water can indicate low levels of chlorine or bromine sanitizer, a dirty filter, or … Read more
What hot tub owner doesn’t love soaking in their hot tub at the end of a long day? But when you turn on the jets, it’s no fun to be bombarded with a ton of foam. So what causes excessive foam in a hot tub? Excessive foam in a hot tub is caused by high … Read more
It’s bad news when the water in your hot tub is green. Is it algae? Or something worse? And is it bad to soak in? You’re probably wondering, how do I get rid of the green in my hot tub? A hot tub that is constantly green in color has an algae problem and should … Read more
One way to ensure your hot tub is ready to go when you are is to change the water regularly. As a new hot tub owner, you’ve probably wondered how often should you drain and refill a hot tub? As a general rule, a hot tub should be drained and refilled every three to four … Read more
All hot tub owners eventually encounter hot tub foam. But what causes it? Is it harmful? Do we have to drain the hot tub to get rid of it? Don’t worry. Here’s how to get rid of foam in a hot tub naturally. Eliminate hot tub foam naturally by ensuring the pH is balanced, hyper-chlorinating … Read more
The jets in a hot tub are arguably one of the most important features that we enjoy when in our hot tubs. Unfortunately, sometimes the hot tub jets won’t turn on, while other times the hot tub jets won’t turn off. As a general rule, if a hot tub’s jets are running 24/7, it is … Read more
If you’re thinking of switching from chlorine to bromine as your hot tub sanitizer, you’re probably wondering do you need different test strips for bromine? As a general rule, the majority of hot tub test strip brands test for both chlorine and bromine, making it unnecessary to purchase different test strips when using bromine. However, … Read more
Cloudy hot tub water is a common problem a lot of hot tub owners experience. It can be very frustrating when you are ready to soak, so here is why it happens and how to fix cloudy hot tub water. Cloudy hot tub water can be caused by high pH levels, low sanitizer levels, high … Read more
If you are suffering from foam in your hot tub water, you may have used too much soap when you cleaned it or didn’t rinse it properly. So here’s how to get detergent out of your hot tub. To remove detergent from a hot tub, first, scoop out all excess foam with a pool net. … Read more
Ensuring that your hot tub water is balanced is one of the important tasks that must be done. So, how do you increase the pH in a spa? To increase the pH in a spa, add 1 tablespoon of pH increaser, baking soda, or soda ash, for every 100 gallons of water. Most large hot … Read more