Buying a hot tub is a exciting investment that will bring you pleasure for years to come. However many people wonder how much maintenance is involved in keeping a hot tub clean. All through this article I’ll explain the basics of keeping your hot tub clean and safe for everyone to use.
No matter who you buy your hot tub from, the person sell you the hot tub should have the basic knowledge to be able to pass on to you the ways in which you can keep your hot tub clean and clear and safe for everyone to use. However once the person is not there to help you anymore, it sinks in just how confusing it can be at times to maintain your hot tub.
The first thing you should do before filling your hot tub is to make sure that your hot tub shell is clean. Then insure yourself by your hot tub will stay clean by using clear and fresh water to fill it up. After your hot tub has been filled, some ways that you can help keep the water clean and clear are by adding chlorine, bromine, scum out, star bright, and stain and scale defense chemicals.
Many chemicals added to your hot tub need to be done on a weekly basis. However it is a good idea to check the balance of your pH on a daily, or every other daily basis. Doing this will ensure that your hot tub does not get out of whack so far that you cannot get it back into balance without emptying your hot tub.
If you do not like the smell of chlorine, there is ways around using it. There is another chemical on the market called bromine that comes in a cartridge format will self dispense itself into your hot tub for up to 60 days. If your hot tub does not have the option for a bromine cartridge, you can buy it and tablets and in a granule form as well. Remember only to use one of the other only chlorine or bromine there is no need to use them both. If neither one of these chemicals works for you, there are organic ways of keeping your hot tub clean and clear also