Owning a hot tub is all about relaxation—but keeping it clean and well-maintained is just as important for a stress-free soak. With the right tools and products, you can keep your water sparkling, protect your equipment, and make maintenance quick and easy. Here are 10 essentials every hot tub owner should have on hand.
1. Test Strips
Your hot tub’s water chemistry is the key to a clean and safe soak. Test your alkalinity, pH, and chlorine or bromine levels once a week. Test strips are affordable, quick, and easy to use. Far simpler than traditional liquid test kits.
2. Non-Chlorine Shock (Oxidizer)
Keep your sanitizer working effectively with a non-chlorine shock treatment. Adding oxidizer once a week—or after every soak—helps reactivate chlorine or bromine and keeps your water fresh and clear.
3. White Vinegar
A little diluted white vinegar works wonders on scum lines and surfaces. It’s a natural, budget-friendly cleaner that’s safe for your hot tub.
4. Water Clarifier
When your water looks cloudy, a clarifier is your best friend. It clumps tiny particles together, making it easier for your filter to trap them.
5. Filter Cleaner
A quick rinse with a hose isn’t enough to keep filters working their best. Spray your filters with a dedicated cleaner every month, and soak them overnight every three months for a deep clean.
6. Extra Filter Cartridge
No one likes downtime. Keep an extra filter cartridge handy so you can swap it in while your main filter is soaking or being cleaned.
7. Scum Remover Sponge
Body oils, lotions, and other residues can build up on your water’s surface. A floating scum sponge absorbs these oils, helping to prevent unsightly scum lines.
8. Line Flush Cleaner
Hidden gunk builds up inside your plumbing over time. That’s why it’s important to drain, clean, and flush your lines every 3–6 months with a line flush cleaner.
9. Hose Filter
Refilling your spa? A hose filter removes metals, minerals, and impurities from tap water before it enters your hot tub. It’s an inexpensive way to prevent water issues before they start.
10. Submersible Pump
When it’s time to drain your spa, a submersible pump will save you hours. Instead of waiting 2–3 hours for water to drain through the built-in spa drain, a submersible pump can empty your spa in just 10–20 minutes, depending on the size of your tub.
All American Recreation Is Here for All Your Hot Tub Needs
At All American Recreation, we carry all the essentials mentioned above to make hot tub care easy and effective. From test strips and clarifiers to filter cleaners and submersible pumps, you can find everything you need at any of our locations.
Check out our full range of hot tub chemicals here: https://www.allamericanrec.com/hot-tubs/hot-tub-chemicals/.
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