Keeping your hot tub clean and your water chemistry balanced is essential—not just for safety and comfort, but also for extending the life of your spa system. If you’re wondering how often you should be cleaning hot tub water and testing it, here’s a simple maintenance guide.

1. Testing the Water

Frequent water testing is key to preventing cloudy water, scaling, and bacteria growth.

How Often to Test:

• 2–3 times per week during regular use
• Daily testing after heavy use or large gatherings

What to Test:

• pH Levels (7.2–7.8)
• Total Alkalinity (80–120 ppm)
• Sanitizer (Chlorine: 3–5 ppm / Bromine: 4–6 ppm)
• Calcium Hardness (150–250 ppm)

Use test strips for quick results or a liquid test kit for greater accuracy.

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2. Cleaning Hot Tub Breakdown

While testing balances the water, cleaning removes debris and maintains system health.

Daily/After Use:

• Skim debris using a net
• Run the filter for at least 30 minutes
• Wipe down the cover

Weekly:

• Rinse the filters
• Check water chemistry
• Clean the waterline
• Shock the water (weekly or after heavy use)

Monthly:

• Deep clean filters with a soaking solution
• Wipe interior surfaces with a non-abrasive cleaner

Every 3–4 Months:

• Drain and refill your hot tub
• Flush jets and pipes
• Inspect system components