If you want to keep your hot tub water looking sparkling fresh then there are a few simple steps that you can do right now to help your spa water looking clean without adding more chemicals. These tips will not only be better for you and your spa, but won’t cost much.

Change your Hot Tub Filter regularly

This is key to keeping your water fresh and clean. You should always have 2 hot tub filters, one in the spa and the other ready to be put in when the other comes out to be cleaned. While many manufactures say that you can go up to 3 months before changing your filter, I recommend that you do it ever 2 weeks so your water stays fresh. By changing and cleaning your filters so often you can double your water life.

Have a shower before entering your Hot Tub

It makes sense that if you are clean then the water will stay clean but you would be surprised how many people just jump in the spa without any thought to what sweat and grime might be on their bodies.

If you’ve ever seen that grime mark around the bath after you get out you’ll know the type of dirt that is clogging up your hot tub filter. If you take a quick shower before getting in you’ll wash away most of your dead skill cells and dirt before you get into the hot tub.

Keep the bubbles at bay

Most people know to avoid using certain cleaners in their hot tubs, but don’t realize that by washing their swimwear in the laundry it can leave residue that isn’t properly rinsed out in most cases. The residue is mainly made up of the phosphates in the detergent and can then get into your hot tub and build up. Unfortunately algae love these phosphates and will get into your spa and breed. Too much algae and you’ll get slime – so it’s worth avoiding washing your swimwear in any detergents.