How often should the water in the hot tub be changed?
This depends on the size of the spa and the average daily bather load. A formula has been established to help determine when to drain the hot tub or spa: Gallons in the spa ÷ 3 ÷ average daily bather load = number of days between draining For example, with a 500-gallon hot tub that has a daily bather load of two, you would divide 500 by 3 and get 166.66. Then divide 166.66 by 2 to get 83 days. So this spa should be changed about every three months. Back to Top Care & Maintenance of your hot tub cover – tips to make it last longer. • Clean your hot tub cover when you drain and refill your spa. Use simple soap and water or cover cleaner to keep the cover free from dirt and stains. It is important to not only clean the outside, but clean the inside as well. It is easiest to remove the cover from the spa, stand it on end then wash and rinse away from the tub. • At least once per year, unzip the cover at the seam and pull the foam out, rotate the foam so the top is now on the bottom and the