Hot Tub Checklist: 3 Times Weekly Maintenance

Three times a week, about every other day, you will need to get a little active. It won’t take a lot of time, but spending those 5 or 10 minutes every couple of days will save you time and money in the long run. These are the tasks that keep your hot tub or spa in good condition for the long run.

• Use a drop tester or testing strips to test the water’s alkalinity. If the pH is fluctuation or is hard to change, your alkalinity may be too low or too high. Checking on it regularly and adjusting as necessary will help prevent problems. Again with a drop tester or strips, check the water’s pH. Adjust if necessary. It’s a good idea to keep your pH around 7.5.

• Test the sanitizer levels. The sanitizer, usually chlorine, is what keeps bacteria and algae from taking over your hot tub. Maintaining sufficient levels is vital to your pool’s health.

• Take a wet cloth and clean a little above the water line. You’re just wiping away dust, pollen, and debris that could get into your hot tub water.