Hot Tub Checklist: Daily Maintenance

This maintenance is essential to keep your hot tub running smoothly, avoid murky hot tub water and keep the hot tub healthy for bathers.

MaintainX

09/08/2022

This maintenance is essential to keep your hot tub running smoothly, avoid murky hot tub water and keep the hot tub healthy for bathers.

To keep your hot tub at its best, there is no getting around a little daily maintenance. Just work it into your daily schedule. You can make it part of your daily routine, just like brushing your teeth and fixing your coffee. If you prefer another time of day, you can fit it in anywhere. But try to keep to the same time of day. Consistency is the key and making it a part of a routine will go a long ways toward staying consistent. Don’t worry, the daily check is just that, a quick check. If everything looks

As you approach the hot tub, check the cover. It should be on tightly. Keeping the cover on securely is the first step in spa maintenance. It keeps the good chemicals and heat in while keeping fluctuating temperatures and flying debris out.
After inspecting the cover, pop it open and check the water temperature. It’s easiest just to purchase a waterproof thermometer and keep it in your hot tub. If the temperature is stable, you’re done. If there is ongoing fluctuation, you may have a problem.
Close the cover and check for any external damage. Little tears and scratches can be dealt with. Keeping the cover clean and damage-free on a regular basis will extend its life and save you money.

Source: MaintainX (Community Member)