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Five
necessities of spa care and maintenance.
Get
in the habit of practicing some basic spa care rules everyone
should observe. Prevent problems before they occur and you'll
get even more enjoyment from your sparkling, clean spa –
not to mention the perfect environment for relaxing with family
and friends.
Circulation
Proper circulation will help prevent bacteria
and other contaminants from becoming problems. As the water
circulates, it passes through the filter, trapping suspended
particles. Properly circulating SpaGuard® products help
keep the water inviting and ready for your soaking pleasure.
Be sure to run your spa's circulation system every day to
ensure good working order.
Filtration
Most spa problems are caused by poor filtration
– when the filter is dirty or clogged, debris stays in
the water. A properly cared for filter captures hair, oils
and cosmetics. (Most spas have a cartridge filter.) Because
spa filters trap many contaminants, cleaning has two steps:
spraying off loose debris, then using SpaGuard Filter Cleaner
to remove oils and other contaminants embedded into the filter.
You need to clean your filter every 4 to 6 weeks. Check your
owner's manual or ask us for information on how to remove
and clean your filter.
Cleaning
Contaminants such as dirt, oil and even bacteria
can accumulate at the waterline, much like a bathtub ring.
Regular cleaning preserves spa surfaces and prevents unwanted
buildup and potential bacteria.
Draining and refilling
Regular draining and refilling is a normal
part of spa maintenance. Over time, the water absorbs and
dissolves minerals, chemicals and other soluble material.
We can perform a Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) test to help
determine if it is time to replace your water. High TDS can
make the water look dull or become foamy and/or develop an
odor.
How often you drain and refill your spa depends on how often
you use it. This simple formula can help:
Spa Gallons ÷ Daily Bathers ÷ 3 = Days Between
Draining
Example: 300 gallons ÷ 2 daily bathers ÷ 3 =
50 days
Chemistry
The chemistry of your spa water needs to be
checked regularly. Use SpaGuard® products to maintain
the correct levels, including: sanitizer residuals. pH, total
alkalinity, calcium hardness, metals and total dissolved solids.
Maintaining proper levels will make the water clear and comfortable,
kill bacteria that can multiply rapidly in a spa, protect
spa surfaces from stains caused by metals and protect spa
equipment from scale.
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