3 Simple Steps for Maintaining a Hot Tub

3 Simple Steps for Maintaining a Hot Tub

Hot tubs require maintenance. It's just a fact. Your environment, temperature and usage can all affect the cleanliness of your water. But that doesn't mean it has to be hard. With a few straightforward steps you can make it as easy as 1-2-3! Let’s walk through how to do it.

Step 1: Test Your Water Regularly

The foundation of good hot tub maintenance is testing your water. At least twice a week, check the levels of bromine, pH, alkalinity, and hardness. This ensures the water stays balanced and prevents issues like cloudy water or irritation.

Using reliable test strips makes this step quick and easy. They’re designed to give you accurate results so you can adjust as needed without second-guessing.

Step 2: Sanitize with Bromine Tablets

No one wants bacteria lurking in their hot tub. That’s why sanitizing is essential. Bromine is an excellent choice—it holds up under high temperatures and keeps the water consistently clean.

AquaDoc's Bromine Tablets work perfectly for this. They dissolve slowly, giving you steady protection without needing constant attention. Just place them in a floater or feeder, and let them do their job.

Step 3: Get Your pH Levels Right

Keeping the pH level in the sweet spot (between 7.2 and 7.8) is a must. When the pH is too low, it can cause corrosion and discomfort. If it’s too high, the water might get cloudy, and your sanitizers won’t work as effectively.

 

To adjust, use AquaDoc pH Increaser to raise levels or AquaDoc pH Decreaser to bring them down. Regular checks and small tweaks will keep your water balanced and your hot tub in great shape.

Bonus Tip: Clarify Your Water

For that extra touch, use a water clarifier to make your hot tub water sparkle (figuratively, of course). A product like our Spa Water Clarifier helps filter out tiny particles that can make the water look murky. It’s an easy way to keep your tub looking fresh and inviting..

Step What to Do Recommended Product Why It Matters
Test Your Water Test bromine levels, pH, alkalinity, and hardness at least twice a week. Testing Strips Ensures balanced water chemistry, prevents cloudy water, and avoids irritation.
Sanitize with Bromine Add bromine tablets to your floater or feeder to keep water clean and bacteria-free. Bromine Tablets Provides consistent sanitation, keeping your hot tub safe and hygienic.
Balance pH Levels Adjust pH to stay between 7.2 and 7.8 using a pH increaser or decreaser as needed. pH Increaser, pH Decreaser Prevents equipment damage and maintains sanitizer effectiveness.
Clarify Your Water Use a water clarifier to remove small particles and improve clarity. Spa Water Clarifier Enhances water clarity and ensures your hot tub looks and feels fresh.

 

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