How to Use Automatic Cleaners and Filters for Effective Hot Tub Maintenance

As you may already know, proper hot tub maintenance is essential. Balanced water, clean surfaces and regularly changed filters all help you elongate the life of your hot tub and assure you a relaxing experience. With the proper hot tub equipment, maintenance can become less of a chore. Automatic spa cleaners and filters can make regular maintenance easier and more effective. Keep reading to learn how your hot tub can benefit from an automatic cleaner or filter.

Understanding Automatic Cleaners and Filters

Automatic hot tub equipment not only saves you time but also provides a high-quality clean, so you can spend less time worrying about the cleanliness of your water. Automatic Hot tub or spa cleaners work similarly to automatic pool cleaners. They’re designed to scrub grime, dirt and other contaminants from the bottom of your spa without you having to get in there and scrub by hand. Robotic cleaners are the most automated option. They work quickly to scrub your hot tub and require next to no supervision or effort on your part. However, if you’re working with a smaller hot tub, you may want to consider a handheld cleaner. It may require more effort, but it’s more affordable and lets you get around tighter nooks and crannies.

Selecting the Right Automatic Cleaner and Filter

Before you can find the right automatic cleaner and filter for you, you’ll need to familiarize yourself with the essential details of your hot tub. Things like water capacity, age, and water features can all have an effect on which cleaner is right for you. Consider what cleaning features your hot tub may already have as well. Some have automatic circulation cycles and cleaning options built in.  It’s also important to ask yourself how much manual work you’d like to put in. Hand-held cleaners can give you more oversight on the cleanliness of your hot tub but require a little more muscle from your part, which can get tiresome if your hot tub has a large water capacity. On the other hand, robotic pool cleaners can just be placed in your hot tub and plucked out when they’re done! When in doubt, be sure to check user reviews and seek out recommendations for reliable products from community forums and professionals. This will set you in the right direction and give you a clearer sense of what to expect.

Operating automatic Cleaners and Filters

For a completely automatic system like the Polaris Spabot, setup is easy. Just make sure it’s charged, start it up, and place it in your hot tub. Once it’s finished scrubbing (usually within 60 minutes), it will float to the top, and you can recharge it. Hand-held cleaners are often cordless and can be used as an extension of your hand. Use it in your hot tub as you might a cordless vacuum, and you’ll be able to scrub every inch with little effort. Maintaining your automatic cleaners or filters is much like maintaining any other equipment. Dry them well after usage, unplug them once they are fully charged, and if you notice any unusual ticks, be sure to contact the manufacturer.

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What is the Best Maintenance Schedule for a Hot Tub

Your maintenance schedule can depend on the type of hot tub you have and where it is. As you can imagine, indoor hot tubs have different needs than outdoor hot tubs, though they both require regular cleaning. When it comes to full cleaning, you should schedule it once a week, though don’t be afraid to clean more often if you notice debris. Water testing, which helps you make sure the water is safe and clean, should be done at least twice a week. Water circulation uses your hot tub’s filters to help keep your water clear of any potential contaminants. Whether you’re working with an automated circulation schedule or you need to set it up manually, ideally, circulation should occur 1 to 2 times a day for at least 15 minutes. This will help ensure your water is always refreshed before you get in. However, what’s best for your tub can depend on its specific needs. For guidance on your tub’s unique needs, contact the team at Seaway Pools & Hot Tubs.

Ensuring Water Quality and Safety

Though automatic cleaners and filters are a great way to avoid doing the dirty work, it’s still important that you monitor your hot tub’s water quality and chemical balance. If your water is unbalanced, it can cause bacteria or algae growth, cloudy waters, and skin irritations. This is why regular water testing plays such a crucial role in the maintenance of your hot tub. To expedite the testing process, consider purchasing all-in-one water testers that let you get a clear overview of your chemicals in less time.

Maintain Your Hot Tub with Supplies From Seaway Pools & Hot Tubs

Maintaining your hot tub is essential for relaxation and comfort. Using automatic cleaners and filters can help you work smarter, not harder, when it comes to your hot tub maintenance.  For one-on-one guidance on selecting the automatic cleaners and filters that work best for you, contact the team of experts at Seaway Pools & Hot Tubs. With their years of experience, they can help you navigate your hot tub needs today.

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