Maintain Hot Tubs

The fact is that hot tubs, if properly maintained and cared for are a fantastic addition to any household. The deal is though, that if they are not properly taken care of they can become a serious problem that can even lead to health issues. Of course you regularly maintain your spa chemicals. Just the same, they do need to be drained and cleaned once every three or four months.

Find the Drain Plug at the Bottom of Your Spa

Take a look around the bottom of your spa and somewhere you'll find a drain hole. Simply hook a hose up to it and run the hose out onto your lawn or to the storm drain and let it drain. For some people and you may be one of them, this can be a time consuming process. One answer to this is to buy a cheap sump pump from your local hardware store and use that.

It’s Built up Grease and Grime That You're After

After you've drained your spa, the next step is to clean it and it is grease and grime that you're primarily thinking about. For this job, any good quality kitchen or shop degreaser will do, such as Formula 409 or a similar spray product. Do make sure that you rinse your spa thoroughly after you are done or you will be stuck with foam and cleaner residue when the spa is refilled.

There Are Cleaners Made Just for Hot Tubs

You may even want to consider checking online for a cleaner that’s specifically formulated for hot tubs. While you are at it, take a look around for polish that's made just for this job as well. Make sure that you clean and replace your filter while you’re at it. After you're done, simply refill your spa then add the proper chemicals accordingly.