Hot Tub Checklist: Seasonal Maintenance

There are certain types of deep cleaning and maintenance that you really only need to bother with about 4 times a year. We suggest doing it at the change of seasons to keep it simple. However, you can really schedule these additional maintenance tasks any time as long as they are done about once every three months.

• Give your hot tub cabinet a thorough cleaning. Get out a brush and the appropriate cleaning fluid for the material of your hot tub cabinet. Of course, you can clean the cabinet as necessary if it gets dirty or you think it’s looking grimy. Just make sure that you give it a thorough cleaning at least once a season.

• Drain the hot tub and do a deep clean on the entire shell. Take note of any damage, like chips or cracks, and call a professional if you need repairs. This is your chance to get rid of any chemical, mineral, or gunk buildup below the water level. All of your other cleanings are mostly above water level.

• Refill the hot tub. Make sure not to overfill, though. When you’ve refilled the hot tub, test the water and adjust it until your alkalinity, pH, and sanitizer levels are where they should be.

• While you are cleaning and refilling the tub, soak the filter in a chemical filter cleaning solution. This quarterly soak will really get out the built up fine debris.