Now that you’ve bought your swim spa, you want it to last for years. We know how important it is to maintain your swim spa in order to keep it running smoothly—and we want to help. Our team of experts has put together this guide so you can understand how to keep your swim spa in top condition and make sure it runs as well as possible for years to come.
What is the best way to maintain your swim spa so it will last?
Maintaining a swim spa is fairly simple, and it doesn’t take much work. There are 3 essential tasks that should be done regularly. Simply replace the water every so often, clean the surface area regularly, and change the filters.
Below we go into more detail about keeping your swim spa clean and in top shape, so that you and your family can get the most out of it for years to come.
First, What Is a Swim Spa?
A swim spa is a pool and hot tub combined. It’s designed to be used for swimming but also has jets that can be used to massage your back, neck, and shoulders. It’s great for people who want to swim laps in a pool but also want the option of being able to relax in a hot tub.
One of the main reasons people invest in swim spas is for exercise. The options and versatility of exercises provides many physical and mental health benefits with less stress on the body, so exercising always feels good and is easier.
Keep the Water Clean
The first thing you should do is use a water test kit to check the pH balance of your water. This will ensure that it’s not too acidic or alkaline, which can lead to corrosion and damage to your equipment. If it’s out of whack, add some pH-balancing chemicals (available at any pool store).
You’ll want to keep an eye out for any buildup of debris in the filter system, as that can cause clogs and other problems you definitely don’t want in your swim spa. Make sure the filter is clean before each use by removing it from its housing and rinsing it with a garden hose.
If there’s a lot of gunk in there, use a soft brush to loosen it up and rinse again until all of the gunk has been removed from all parts of the filter media (filter cartridges). Then return everything back into place as instructed by your manufacturer’s instructions.
Finally, test your water regularly to make sure there are no excessive levels of chlorine or bromine in the water—these can be absorbed through skin contact from swimming!
Shock The Water
Along with regular water testing and balancing you also need to “shock” the water every few weeks. This allows the sanitizer in the water to work correctly and makes it easier to keep the water clean and clear.
Clean the filters and skimmers regularly
You should clean the filters and skimmers once a week, or more often if you use your swim spa regularly. If you don’t know where the filters are, look for a large, square box that may be located near the bottom of your swim spa or on its side wall. This is where you’ll find the filter system for your swim spa—they’re usually made of a porous material that allows water flow through them.
To clean them, remove them from their housings and rinse them with warm water until they’re completely clear of debris (you can use a toothbrush to scrub stubborn bits). Then place them back into their housings and turn on the filter system again so that they can begin removing dirt from your water again!
Drain and Refill the Swim Spa Yearly
Every year, you should drain and refill your swim spa. This will help to remove all of the contaminants that have built up over time. Depending on the model you have, consult the owner’s manual for specifics on how to drain and refill. If you have questions or need help, consult the distributor, or store you bought it from. Their spa professionals are happy to help and answer your questions.
Once refilled with clean water, chemically treat it appropriately and your swim spa should be ready for use once again!
Tips To Keep Your Swim Spa Clean and In Tip Top Shape
● Don’t wear lotion or oil in your swim spa
● Air dry swimsuits if you use fabric softener
● Rinse yourself off before you get in
● Keep chemicals stocked and on hand
● Always keep your swim spa covered when not in use
Enjoy Your Swim Spa for Years
Perhaps one of the best ways to take care of your swim spa is to read your owner’s manual. It’s with this helpful resource that you’ll be able to guide yourself through the various steps that it takes to maintain your spa properly.
From cleaning and filtering to using the right chemicals and adding air, these are all important tasks that you must do in order to keep your swim spa well maintained. These tasks might even be made easier when you use only authentic products designed specifically for use in swim spas.
The Hot Tub Store in Rochester Hills has all the aquatic supplies and equipment you need to maintain your premium brand swim spa or hot tub. Our Master Spa hot tubs and swim spas are known for their quality, high performance and luxurious feel with many options to choose from.
Keep your swim spa in top shape so that you can reap the benefits of your investment for the long term. Visit our hot tub store today!