Hot Tubs Review

Covermate - Spa Lifting Cover

The spa cover is an essential appliance to protect your hot tub from dust, debris, and even from your neighbor accidentally taking a dip. This is also measures to keep the water in the hot tub clean and ready to be used. Here are some tips in protecting your spa cover.

Clean your spa cover!

A clean cover will keep a clean tub. Get a garden hose and spray the water on the surface of the cover. Get a soft brush and a large sponge to scrub on the spa cover. Do it with a mixture of dishwashing liquid and water. Rinse it well with water. As for the underside of the cover, wash it with water and dry with a rag.

Never, let the soap get into your hot tub! It will be a lot of trouble if it happens since you have to get it out of the tub.

Remedies for unwanted dirt

Anything can get on your spa cover such as tree sap, paint, grease, or grime, especially when your hot tub is under a tree or in your backyard. Tree sap can be annoyingly hard to get off, but a little bit of lighter fluid will do the trick. Don’t use too much because it will damage the vinyl cover. Right after the application of the fluid, apply your preferred spa cover conditioner or soap.

Once it dries, it remains there forever. Yes, there are solvents used to remove paint, but its a different story once you apply it on the spa vinyl cover. Solvents used to remove paint can damage your vinyl cover permanently.

Damages, blisters and whatnot

Sometimes fading color, blisters, or puddles show up on your spa cover. When the bottom vinyl of the spa cover sags like blisters, it means the water chemistry of your tub water is off. Improper water chemistry may manifest on your spa cover by color change, its being easily ripped, or falling into the water. The best remedy for this is to replace your spa cover.

These are just some tips on how to protect your spa cover. It saves money and it saves a heck of a lot of worry.

Spa Equipment

Waterproof Floating Radio

Now that you have your new Hot tub, just a few more accessories and your home spa equipment will be completed.  Here is a list of hot tub accessories you might want to buy next time you pass by your home spa store:

A jet pump

A hot tub can become an inexpensive and relaxing home spa with a simple installation of a jet pump.  A jet pump can suction the water and release it back to produce a softer therapeutic effect that improves relaxation.  An ozonator

This hot tub accessory will minimize the need to replace your water too often.

Test kit

The test kit usually contains test strips used to determine the water’s pH level.  A test kit will ensure that you maintain your water’s usability.  You can check its pH level to see if the water is still fine for soaking.  Maintaining a good acid-alkaline balance will also help preserve your heater coil and prevent it from getting corroded.

Floating thermometer

A thermometer will let you maintain the proper water temperature so you relax in your warm bath without worrying that water temperature might rise without your knowing it.  High water temperature can cause hyperthermia which can lead to unconsciousness.  With a water thermometer, you will be alerted about any unnecessary increase in temperature and ensure your safety.

Lighting

Add to the relaxing ambience by installing waterproof underwater lights to your hot tub.  These lights can add to the peaceful, calming mood or enhance a lively hot tub party.

Thermometer

Since most hot tubs will have a built-in thermostat that will regulate water temperature, you might not think an accessory like a thermometer is necessary.  A floating thermometer can give you a good, accurate reading of the water temperature to ensure you are within safe, comfortable levels.

Entertainment

If you love sharing your hot tub with family and friends, why not splurge on entertainment gadgets especially designed for hot tubs?  Try a mounted TV, DVD player, waterproof game cards or a floating spa radio to provide you with a more enjoyable hot tub experience.  If you’re entertaining, add useful hot tub accessories such as a floating bar and side trays so you can serve fruit and juices.