There aren't many things better after a long day than relaxing in your spa. Keeping your spa clean & healthy with some basic maintenance will ensure your spa is always ready for you!
The key to looking after your spa is knowing the ins and outs of your unit. Having a reasonable understanding of its features will ensure not only that you get the most out of it, but it will also speed up the process if it needs any repairs down the track.
Keep the water moving
The first tip for your spa is making sure you circulate the water every day. This is where knowing your spa’s features can come in handy, as it may have an automatic circulation feature that you can program. Flowing the water through your filter will help keep it free of contaminants. The more you circulate your water through the filter, the cleaner your water will be!
Quick Tip: Have a quick shower before you jump into your spa, the hot water in your spa extracts the oils and lotions from your skin, so a quick shower first will make things easier on your filter!
Weekly scrub
Regularly cleaning your spa is essential. A spa is prone to developing grime around the waterline, so a weekly scrub with a product like BioGuard SPA Squeaky Clean™ will remove any dirt, grease or stains and keep your surfaces bright and beautiful.
Giving your filter a clean using BioGuard SPA Filter Renew™ every month or so will increase the efficiency of your filter which in turn will reduce your overall maintenance cost.
Deep clean
On top of your weekly scrub, give your spa a deep clean every 3-4 months. Dose your spa with BioGuard SPA Swirl Away® and turn on the pump for circulation and then drain the water. This will cut through any scale and grime build up in your pipes and jets, and leave your spa sparkling. (Dosage rates differ for spa baths and outdoor spas/hot tubs so be sure to check with us for the correct dosage rates).
Healthy water
Keeping your water balanced is vital to keeping your spa healthy. This involves tracking the same elements as a pool: pH, alkalinity and sanitiser levels etc.
After a fresh fill, before you start adding any products to your spa, take a sample of your water in for a professional test and balance with us. From then on, we recommend testing your water at least once a week.
Aim for a pH level that sits between 7.2 – 7.6. Adding BioGuard Spa Comfort Up ™ to your water raises the pH and will not only keep you comfortable but also protect your surfaces and equipment. Equally, if you find your water is too alkaline, use BioGuard SPA Aquality™ to prevent cloudy water and prevent scale build-up.
Hot water is also the perfect breeding ground for bacteria, so to keep it safe for you and your family, regularly add a sanitiser such as BioGuard SPA Armour™. It’s both a sanitiser and an oxidiser, so this dual-action product will keep your water clean and crystal clear, and best of all you can add it straight into your water. No need to mess around with pre-dissolving!
It’s also a good idea to shock your water after a period of inactivity. A shock treatment with BioGuard SPA Purity™ will ensure the water is completely sanitised before you jump back in.
Let technology do all the work
If the thought of trying to remember a weekly maintenance routine leaves you feeling overwhelmed, why not use an app to take away the mental load? These days, there are a variety of apps available for your smartphone to help you keep on track. Set it up to send you a notification every time you need to attend to a task. Never again will you forget to test your water or add a dose of sanitiser.
And don’t forget that we're always here to help! We're always happy to answer any questions relating to your spa and can design a maintenance program specifically suited to your needs.