Simple Tips for Home Spa Care and Maintenance

By Marikxon Manurung

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If you make sure it undergoes maintenance on a regular basis, your home spa can give you more in terms of service.  Maintenance not only makes sure that your home spa is working properly but also guarantees that it is safe to use.  Here are some key points you should remember to keep your home spa tubs clean and functional:

Keep your filter clean.

Replace it regularly if your home spa filter is disposable.  Do this after about 8 months or simply follow the manufacturer’s recommendation depending on how heavily it is used.  In between, detach the filter unit and clean it manually.  Remember that a clean filter system means clean water.

Clean the tub.

By simply using a vacuum or a skimmer net to remove floating residue, you can prevent stains and discolorations from forming.  Each time you use your home spa, body oils, sweat, grease, dirt, dust and additional oils from cosmetics can mix with the water and form residues on the side of the tub.  For maintenance, simply wipe off the residue or use a mild cleanser for more stubborn stains.

Disinfect your home spa.

Home spa maintenance is never really complete without disinfection.  The warm temperature and dampness is an ideal environment for germs and bacteria to grow.  Algae and mold can also appears, which can cause allergies and other health risks.

Make sure your home spa is disinfected after cleaning. Simply mix some disinfectant into a pail of water and use this to rinse your tub.

Ensure circulation.

Checking the circulation of your home spa is part of its maintenance.  Observing the circulation will alert you to any defect in your equipment.  Good circulation also means that water is moving efficiently throughout the tub and that it mixes thoroughly with chemicals.  For maintenance, run the circulation system of your home spa for 3 to 4 hours every day.

Change water.

Even if you clean your filter regularly or add chemicals, sooner or later, the water in your home hot tubs spa will get dirty.  Grayish, cloudy, discolored and smelly water means you will have to drain your tub and replace it with new water.  This usually happens after 3 to 4 months of regular use.

Home spa maintenance is quite simple and can easily be incorporated into your home equipment care schedule.  If necessary, have your home spa serviced at least once a year.  A professional can ensure that the equipment is working properly and that any defects are immediately repaired.

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