Hot Tub Cleaning page 2
RATING: EASY
As the net fills, empty it into a trash can or plastic garbage bag. Never
empty your skimming debris into the garden
or on the lawn—the debris is likely
to blow right back into the hot tub as
soon as it dries out.
As you skim, scrape the tile line, which always acts as a "magnet" for small bits of leaves and dirt. The rubber-plastic edge gasket on the professional leaf rake will prevent scratching of the tile. This action is often overlooked and is a rich source of small debris that will soon end up on the bottom. If there is a scum or general dirt on the surface, squirt a quick shot of tile soap over the width of the hot tub. The soap will spread the scum toward the edges of the hot tub, making it more concentrated and therefore easier to skim off.
4. Clean the Tiles Many technicians leave the tiles for last,
but if they're fairly dirty, you will
remove the material from the tile and
it will settle on the bottom that you
have already cleaned. Also, if you need
to remove stubborn stains with a pumice
stone, the pumice itself breaks down as
you scrub, again depositing debris on
the bottom. Therefore, clean the tiles
(or the waterline) first. Generally, even
if the tiles appear clean, I scrub them
once a month anyway to knock loose any
scale or other deposits before they become
noticeable.
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