A hot tub descaler is a chemical that removes limescale from metal or ceramic surfaces that are found in hot tubs, bathtubs and sinks. The limescale appears as yellow or brown stains that must be scrubbed off and washed away. A descaling agent helps to remove the tough stains without damaging the glass, metal or ceramic surface.
Spa descaler chemicals are also commonly referred to as hot tub scale control chemicals. Controlling the scale helps to avoid scale buildup in your hot tub, jacuzzi, or spa.
Why Use a Descaler?
Using regular water and soap is effective but requires twice as much scrubbing action. When you're cleaning a large hot tub, you'll spend twice as much time and energy cleaning with soap than if you used a hot tub descaler from the beginning. Many people do not have the time, patience or strength to bend over and clean a large tub for an hour or longer.
Types of Descaling Products
There are different types of descaling agents that vary by cost, types of ingredients and other factors. More products are being made with all-natural ingredients that are safe to pour down the drain. However, the most effective hot tub scale control products contain acidic components, such as hydrochloric acid, glycolic acid and phosphoric acid. Hydrochloric acid is one of the strongest agents that works the fastest at removing scale.
Check if the spa scale control ingredients are compatible with chlorine, bromine or all cleaning chemicals. In addition, heat may change the chemical composition and make it less effective.
Stain & Scale control chemicals can be applied regularly to prevent scaly buildups in the future. Some liquids run clear while others come in a dyed color like blue or brown. The product can also be used in the bathtub, pool, toilet or sink. When using, follow the directions exactly or you may have little to no results and assume that the product does not work at all.
Limescale stains are not always easy to detect in a hot tub. The deep water will hide the stains along with the waves and vibrations. You'll notice a problem when you perform weekly or monthly maintenance for your hot tub. You may notice the stains only after the water is drained. In other words, the sooner you detect the problem, the easier it is to use a descaler.
Scaling affects any and every hard surface in a bathroom or kitchen. It makes sense to assume that this residue is present in your hot tub, even if you don't notice it right away. Use the Stain & Scale product to promote the highest level of cleanliness for your hot tub.