Maintenance Tips

Keeping your hot tub in top condition ensures a relaxing and enjoyable experience every time you use it.

Cleaning Your Spa

Soak in your spa's sparkling clean water by following these simple cleaning tips.
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For the whole spa

Use a mild non-abrasive, non sudsing cleaner and a soft rag or nylon scrubber to remove dirt build-up.

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For minor surface cleaning

Use common baking soda to clean small surface areas.

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For a shiny look

Apply FreshWater Spa Shine to your clean and dry spa shell.

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For vinyl cover

First remove the cover and spray it lightly with a garden hose to loosen any dirt or debris that might have built up. Then, using a mild soap solution (1 teaspoon dishwashing liquid with 7.5 litres water) or baking soda, scrub the vinyl in a circular motion with a large sponge and rinse with a garden hose. Rinse the bottom of the cover without using soap, and wipe it clean with a dry rag. To condition the cover after cleaning, apply a thin film of Shine n Protect™ product

Helpful Hint: To keep detergent and soap residue out of your spa water, shower without soap before soaking in your spa, and instead of washing your bathing suit use the rinse cycle.

Clean Your Spa Filter Cartridges

Because mineral particles or calcification from hard water can clog any water filtration system, we recommend following these light cleaning tips each month to keep your spa’s water flowing properly.

How to Videos

Spray cartridges

Spray each cartridge with a garden hose, rotating while spraying to thoroughly remove any debris between filter pleats.

Replace filters

While cleaning your filters will help keep water running smoothly, you should replace your filters every three years with genuine Watkins replacement filters.

Use filter cleaner

Use either FreshWater® Instant Filter Cleaner or FreshWater® Filter Cleaner to keep your filters clean and in good operating condition.

Replacing Your Spa Water

While following spa water cleaning tips will keep your water fresh longer, soaps and detergents can build over time in your spa to cause residue. Know how to replace your water with these steps.

Drain and refill tub

Following the instructions in your Owner’s Manual, drain and refill the water in your spa to clear detergent and soap residue that may have accumulated over time.

Get pre-filter

For sparkling clean water right from the start, use the On The Go Portable Water Softener; when filling your spa.

Attach pre-filter

When using the On The Go Portable Water Softener, attach it to an ordinary garden hose to remove organic contaminants, metals like copper and iron, and tannins from your new water.

How To Prepare Your Spa For Winter

Your Hot Spring spa is designed for year-round use in all climates. Ensure maximum energy efficiency in your spa any time of the year with these steps.
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Look for wear and tear

Check that your cover is at peak performance level by looking for signs of wear and tear.

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Check the seal

Make sure the seal is still tight and intact so heat doesn’t escape.

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See if you need a replacement

If you see signs of sagging, fading or cracking, get a replacement cover for your spa.

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Remove snow and ice

Regularly brush snow off of your spa cover and splash warm water on ice rather than prying it off.

Stay maintained for vacation

If you plan to leave for few days during the winter months, keep your spa maintained with these tips

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Adjust pH

Before you go, adjust the pH according to the Owner’s Manual.

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Sanitise

Sanitise the water with super chlorination or the new Hot Spring MPS Chlorine-Free Oxidiser according to instructions.

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Lock cover

Lock down the cover to prevent access.

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Lock light and jets

Lock the light and jets feature on the control panel (on 1998 models).

Upon your return, balance the pH and sanitise the water prior to using.

If you plan to be away from home a week or longer, call your local dealer for more tips on winterising your spa, or check your Owner’s Manual for additional instructions.

Keep your spa water clean from algae, bacteria and other unwanted impurities by maintaining a safe amount of sanitiser. With too much sanitiser in your spa water, your lungs, skin and eyes may become irritated.

Refer to your Owner’s Manual for sanitisers approved for use with your spa. DO NOT USE tri-chlor chlorine, any type of compressed bromine or chlorine, acid or any type of sanitiser not approved for your spa. If in doubt, please contact our Customer Service Department.

Hot Spring Spas support is here to help make your spa maintenance as easy as possible. For additional information about the care and cleaning of your spa, refer to your Owner’s Manual.

For any special questions, or any technical or customer service questions, please contact our Customer Service Department or call 01179 665628