In order for a hot tub to please its owner for a long time and perform all its functions, it is necessary to monitor its condition, clean it on time and periodically carry out disinfection. If you care for it properly, be sure to use a special cleaner for hydromassage bathtubs. In order not to ruin the condition of the bathtub, it is better to purchase a cleaning product immediately after purchasing the product.
Caring for a hot tub differs in that in addition to the surface of the tank, it is also necessary to clean the internal functional contents (nozzles and jets, pipes, pump).
Bowl care
Hydromassage baths are made from a variety of materials:
- Acrylic, the most common option;
- Cast marble or artificial stone;
- Steel and cast iron, hydromassage baths made of such material are also found, but extremely rarely.
We choose how to clean a hot tub depending on the material of the bowl.
Acrylic bathtubs
Acrylic bathtubs are very delicate, so the use of metal brushes and other hard materials that can damage the surface is unacceptable. You should also not use products containing acetone or other types of solvents. Cleaning products should be in the form of foam, gel or cream, and in no case should contain abrasive substances. Even ordinary powder can scratch the surface. Since acrylic bathtubs are very common, almost any manufacturer in their line of cleaning products has one suitable specifically for this material (for example, Sanfor Acrylic cleaner, Sif Cream, Triton Acrylic cleaner, Acrylon, etc.)
But frequent use of chemicals (more than 1-2 times a week) also harms the coating, and you should not get carried away with them. It is enough to rinse the tank every day after bathing and, if necessary, wash with a soft sponge and liquid soap.
Cast marble baths
These are perhaps the easiest products to care for. The quality of the coating is such that there is no need to resort to the use of special means; treatment with a soap solution is sufficient.
To make the product look like new and delight with its impeccable shine, it is allowed to use special or soft car polishes.
If the bathtub is in disrepair and soap solution does not help, products for cleaning acrylic surfaces are suitable.
Steel or cast iron baths
The enamel finish on steel and cast iron bathtubs can withstand the use of abrasive cleaners, but cleaning hot tubs this way can clog the jets. Therefore, it is better to use gels, creams and foams. The use of abrasive products is only permitted if there is a function to close the nozzle valves, which will prevent them from clogging while cleaning the bowl.
Hydromassage system care
Maintenance of a bathtub with a hydromassage should be more thorough than in the case of an ordinary bathing tank. This is due to the fact that favorable conditions are created in the internal water circulation system (high humidity and sufficient temperature) for the development and rapid reproduction of various microbes, bacteria and fungi that are dangerous to the human body. The development of colonies of microorganisms can lead to allergies, obstructive bronchitis and asthma, children are especially susceptible to this.
Important! Therefore, cleaning clogged hot tubs must include disinfection. If there is an unpleasant odor coming from the bathroom, pathogenic microorganisms have already taken root and are actively multiplying, so it is necessary to clean it immediately. The main thing in this matter is to choose the right disinfectant for the bath.
The most commonly used chemistry for hot tubs is:
- Mellerud (disinfects, removes deposits and odors);
- Bugs Jacuzzi (removes mold, bacteria and unpleasant odors);
- Akrilan (product from the professional series);
- Triton Desinfectant (flushing hydromassage systems);
- Relisan (includes liquid for hot tubs, acrylic surfaces and sanitary ware).
Disinfection procedure
Disinfection of a hot tub can be done in two ways:
- If your bathroom has an automatic cleaning function, the procedure is as follows:
- Pour hot water (40-45 degrees) so that it covers the nozzles;
- We pour a cleaning agent for hydromassage baths into a special reservoir (the quantity is selected in accordance with the instructions) and turn on the cleaning function;
- Drain the water and rinse the bath;
- We repeat the procedure with cool water and without the hydromassage bath product;
- After completing the cycle, drain the water, rinse the bath and wipe with a dry cloth.
- Because it is necessary to care for a hot tub even if there is no such function, we offer a second disinfection method:
- Pour hot water so that the nozzles are 8-12 cm below the water level and add a disinfectant for hot tubs (300-500 ml) directly into the water;
- Turn on the hydromassage at the highest power for 10 – 15 minutes;
- After turning off the hydromassage, leave the water for half an hour so that the cleaning agent is fully effective;
- Drain the water, pour in clean water and turn on the hydromassage for 5-7 minutes, flushing the system from residual disinfectant;
- Next, drain the water and wipe the bowl dry.
Before cleaning the bathtub with a disinfectant, it is necessary to wash the bowl from dirt and grease deposits with ordinary soap.
Conclusion
As you know, water procedures are not only a means of hygiene, but also a way to maintain your health and beauty. Baths with a hydromassage effect help: relax muscles and relieve spasms; reducing joint pain; improving blood circulation (this has a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin and the functioning of internal organs); relieving inflammatory processes; removal of toxins; oxygen saturation of the skin, increasing its firmness and elasticity; relieving stress and depression; improving sleep quality.
Manufacturers always include an instruction manual for any product. Before cleaning the hot tub for the first time, you must carefully read the instructions for this particular model, which may contain instructions on how to clean the hot tub, what disinfectants are suitable, how to rinse the water circulation system, etc.