Winter Spa Preparation

Has your spa pool been neglected over the summer months? Are you wanting to give your spa a comprehensive deep clean, but don't know where to start?

We've put together a checklist of essential prep to give your spa a birthday before you soak this season! 

Step 1: Soak those filters! 

Clean filters are an essential factor in keep your spa water clear and inviting. Their main responsibility is to filter out all the nasties; dirt, oils and contaminants. To keep them squeaky clean, it's importance to use a proper cartridge cleaner, like BioGuard Filter Renew or Spa Master Cartridge Cleaner. 

Filter Renew: Remove your filter and hose down, spray Filter Renew directly and leave to soak for a minimum of 15 minutes.  Rinse again with the garden hose and return it back to its home in the spa. 

Cartridge Cleaner: Dilute 130ml in a 10L bucket of water (can be cold or warm water) per cartridge. Best left to soak overnight. Rinse down with the garden hose and return back to the spa. 

 

Step 2: Flush the pipes! 

Your spas pipework is susceptible to becoming bogged with scale deposits and build-up of waste products like body fats and oils. You don't want to be soaking in those nasties when you start your spa for the season! 

BioGuard Swirl Away: Shake the bottle well, and add 250ml into the water prior to draining. Close all air controls and run the pump on high speed for 1 hour. Drain the water and resume as normal.

 

Step 3: Scrub-a-dub that surface! 

After draining, but before re-filling, clean the spa shell using an approved cleaner, like BioGuard Squeaky Clean, for a sparkling finish. 

Squeaky Clean: Spray Squeaky Clean onto a damp cleaning cloth or sponge and give the shell a thorough scrub. Rinse down once finished. Alternatively, spray directly onto the surface and leave for 5-10 minutes before scrubbing. 

 

REMEMBER: 

• Hose out your cartridge filters once a week if the spa is getting heavy use, and clean with an approved filter cleaner at least once a month
• Squeaky Clean can be used in between deep cleans to remove any build-up on the water line - this will have no effect on your water balance
• Drain your spa using Swirl Away approximately every 3 months