Top Tips to Keep Your Hot Tubs in Melbourne Clean & Hygenic

Hot tubs in Melbourne are the ideal spots to de-stress after a tiring and long day — but only if they are kept in the correct working order. A well-maintained hot tub cover is the best way to protect your hot tub. 

Covers are essential for the longevity of your hot tub, keeping dirt and debris that can cause damage out of the water. 

Why is cleaning your hot tub cover important?

Cleaning your hot tub cover regularly every one to three months is a fantastic way to preserve the cover and protect your hot tub.

Regular cleaning not only protects your cover from everyday wear and tear along with the effects of Mother Nature, but it also prevents any chemical damage and mould growth.

How to clean your hot tub?

Now that you know why timely cleaning of your home's hot tub cover is so important, let's explore how you can keep it in good shape with these five simple steps:

#Step 1

Removing the cover from your tub and placing it near a hose makes cleaning more manageable.

#Step 2

Gently spray the underside of the hot tub cover to rinse away any chemicals that may have been there. Once dry, lift the cover and use the hosepipe to wash out debris, leaves, grass or dirt.

Ensure you keep the water pressure to medium to avoid damaging the cover of your hot tubs in Melbourne.

#Step 3

Although the underside of your hot tub cover requires only a gentle rinse with the hose, the top will need more attention. First, spray it with a vinyl cleaner recommended by the hot tub cover manufacturer or with a mild vinegar and water solution.

Avoid using bleach, alcohol or household detergents, which can eat away at your cover's UV protectant. Instead of working in small sections with a cloth or soft-bristled brush, use circular motions to scrub away dirt and grime gently.

#Step 4

Once cleaning is complete, rinse the top of your cover well to remove all traces of the cleanser. Then, dry it with a soft, absorbent rag, microfiber cloth or towel and leave it to air dry.

#Step 5

Once dry, use a quality UV vinyl protection spray across the entire surface of the cover.

When used every three months, the spray offers adequate protection from the sun's damaging rays and can prevent the top of your cover from drying or cracking.

Once the protection spray has dried, you can reattach the cover to your hot tub.

Bonus Tip

Regularly check your cover for small rips and cracks and have them repaired immediately. Even tiny tears can leave a cover's inner foam exposed to the elements and cause it to soak in moisture from rain.

Eventually, your cover would become waterlogged, making it hard to lift and an easy target for the growth of bacteria.

It is essential to maintain the cleanliness of your hot tub water to keep the water looking clear and smelling fresh and eliminate the safety threat that unclean water can pose to you and your family.