What Supplies are Needed for A Hot Tub?

Are you taking proper care of your hot tub? It takes much more than chemicals to keep your hot tub running smoothly.

Do You Have the Supplies to Take Care of Your Hot Tub?

Taking care of your hot tub is more than just filling it and letting it be. It involves quite some work. You should have several supplies to give your tub proper care and hygiene. While you may have a handful of spa chemicals to clean and sanitize your tub water, the following items are essential for taking care of your hot tub:

Spa Vacuum

A spa vacuum comes in handy when debris residues pile in your pool or tub. You notice that your tub needs a clean-up but not that extensive deep cleaning. The spa vacuum helps collect leaves, sand, and any extra dirt. It is a must-have for any hot tub and saves you time cleaning up.

Hot Tub Cover

Make it a habit of using a hot tub cover because leaving it open makes it prone to losing chemicals, water, and heat through evaporation. A hot tub cover also helps you not wait for the water to heat up whenever you want to dip in for a soak.

Floating Sponges

Everything that gets into your hot tub water in the form of dirt ends up as hot tub scum. How do you get it all out? Well, you’ll need a good soak-up and scrubbing with some floating sponges to avoid it all appearing like some grimy soup.

Hot Tub Leak Sealant

At times, high water pressure can cause potential leaks to your hot tub. It’s always best to be prepared for a hot tub leak. Before it becomes problematic, arming yourself with a hot tub leak sealant is a safety measure.

Chemical Testers (Test Strips, Smart Monitors)

Chemical testers are a must-have for hot tub maintenance. Your hot tub water needs to be balanced, free from algae, and have enough sanitizer for safety and hygiene. Test strips and smart monitors are necessary to test the hot tub water frequently. Chemical test strips test for water hardness, chlorine levels, pH, and alkalinity levels.

Water Filters

When a hot tub gets very dirty, it’s time to give it a good clean-up. However, the filters get worn out. Ensure you replace water filters before the current one gets worn out.

Skimmer Nets

A skimmer net is a perfect tool to remove floating debris such as insects, dirt, and leaves. Inflatable tubs need integral skimmers as part of their filtration. Your hot tub needs a skimmer net because everything that enters the tub poses contamination threats.

Thermometer

Your hot tub supplies will not be complete without a hot tub thermometer. The thermometer will help measure your water temperatures to prevent pipes from bursting and avoid freezing.

Having the essential supplies for a hot tub will save you time and maintain your hot tub well. Help, keep your pool and tub well maintained so you may enjoy those soaks with no worry. Contact us for more information on pool and hot tub maintenance and care.

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