Keeping a hot tub clean doesn’t require hours of work each week. A simple, consistent routine — test twice a week, add chemicals as needed, rinse your filter monthly — handles 90% of problems before they start. This guide breaks it down into the smallest possible effort that still actually works.
A bad smell from your hot tub almost always points to a specific chemical or biological problem – and the smell itself tells you which one. This guide walks through the most common hot tub odors, what each one means, and exactly how to fix it. No guessing required.
If your hot tub tests at zero sanitizer an hour after you add chemicals, something is consuming it faster than it can work. The usual culprits are high bather load, out-of-range pH, low cyanuric acid, or biofilm hiding in your plumbing lines. This post walks through each one so you can find your actual problem.
Hot tub chemical kits can look overwhelming, but you really only need a handful of core products. This guide breaks down what’s essential, what’s situational, and what you can skip entirely – with specific numbers so you know exactly what you’re aiming for.
Bromine and chlorine are both effective hot tub sanitizers, but bromine handles heat better and is gentler on skin, while chlorine is cheaper and easier to shock with. The right choice depends on how you use your tub and how much maintenance you want to do.
A hot tub that won’t hold a chlorine or bromine reading usually has one of five root causes: high bather load, unbalanced pH, a biofilm problem, combined chlorine buildup, or UV degradation. This post walks through each cause and tells you exactly what to do about it.
Hot tub store shelves are overwhelming, but most owners only need five or six core chemicals to keep their water clean and safe. This guide breaks down exactly what each one does, what order to add them, and which products are worth skipping entirely.
The first week with a new hot tub sets the foundation for everything that comes after. This practical day-by-day routine walks you through filling, balancing, shocking, and testing so your water is clear and safe before you even take your first real soak. Get these basics right and weekly maintenance becomes simple.