Hot Tub Cover Care Tips
April 14/2022 Covers are an integral component to your hot tub, providing heat and water retention, protection from the elements, and are an important safety layer.
With diligent and careful care, your hot tub cover can last longer than a few years and save you money in the process.
1. Ensure you have a well fitting cover designed for your hot tub. Covers are not created equal, so take the time to understand your options if you're ordering a new cover. Some covers can only be ordered through an authorized dealership or your original hot tub manufacture due to size/shape.
2. Clean the vinyl cover at least twice per month with a mild detergent and water solution. We love the Natural Chemistry Clean & Perfect cleaner as it is safe for all surfaces, tough on build up and is bio-degradable.
3. Use a Vinyl Conditioner each time you drain and clean your hot tub. That's a great way to remember to do this step, as most of us drain and refill 2-4 times per year on average. Our favorite is the SwirlAway Vinyl & Acrylic UV Conditioner spray.
4. Maintain your water chemistry! Failure to off gas after shocking and allowing the water to become unbalanced creates corrosive vapors that sit between the water and your cover. Those vapors want to rise and guess where they are going? You guessed it, right into your cover. The underside begins to deteriorate, allowing more moisture through to the foam cores, creating a waterlogged, deteriorating cover. Always follow the direction for off gas time with the shock/oxidizing product you use. So I will say it again: maintain your water chemistry!
5. Always open the cover fully while people are enjoying the hot tub and if the hot tub is not used much, ensure the cover is open for an hour a week to allow the corrosive vapors to escape and drain the water from the cover.
6. If your cover allows, unzip the cover and clean any buildup, mildew, or mold that has accumulated along the zipper folds.
7. If your cover allows, remove the foam cores and flip them over once a year.
Replace your cover when it is heavy. A waterlogged cover is providing no heat retention, so your cost to operate your hot tub increases. A waterlogged cover will increase the risk of breaking your cover lifter brackets and is a stay hazard if someone cannot safely open or closed the cover.
Hope these tips help!
Always ensure you follow the specific cleaning, maintenance, and replacement guidelines form your original cover and/or hot tub manufacture. They may outline different recommendations to ensure your warranty remains valid.
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