Maintenance

A cedar hot tub is a major investment for most people. To get your money’s worth and enjoy years of service, it’s important that you schedule regular basic maintenance.

Daily Maintenance

Your cedar hot tub’s water is the focus of all daily maintenance activities. There are three main actions that are essential for keeping your cedar hot tub in great shape. First, you’ll want to check the sanitizer levels by using hot tub test strips, which are very affordable and available at any pool or spa store. This will tell you if you need to add a dose of chlorine or bromine to the water.

Next, it’s important to know what the pH balance is in your cedar tub’s water on a daily basis. You should keep chemicals on hand to make the water more acidic or more alkaline as needed to maintain the optimal balance.

Finally, all cedar hot tubs that get frequent use accumulate body oils, perspiration, and other unpleasant materials that can stain the cedar tubs water line. Regular maintenance includes checking for and cleaning this recurring line so it does not become a permanent stain. Pastes and sprays are made that will accomplish this task easily and inexpensively.

Weekly Maintenance

On a weekly basis you should add an anti-foaming agent to your cedar hot tub’s water. You should also remove and clean the tub’s filter thoroughly. This is important for your tub’s long-term efficiency and the water’s cleanliness. Also, if you live where the water is hard, add an anti-scaling chemical to prevent the build-up of calcium deposits on the walls and floor of your hot tub.

Monthly Maintenance

Every month or so, it’s a good idea to add a water sparkle agent to keep your hot tub looking bright and clear. This is really just an esthetic issue and is not critical in your cedar tub’s maintenance routine, but most owners find that a pleasing visual appeal adds to the experience. The other monthly maintenance is to check the cedar tub’s interior and exterior carefully for cuts, dings, and cracks. Spotting these problems and repairing them early will prevent a major and costly headache later on.

Every 3-6 months, you should fully drain and inspect your cedar hot tub. Give it a good sanding while empty and take apart and clean the entire filter system as well.