Weekly and Monthly Hot Tub Cleaning Checklist

Consistency beats complexity. This schedule focuses on physical cleaning and routine inspections so your hot tub stays reliable and easier to own.

Weekly hot tub maintenance tasks

• Wipe the waterline to remove oil and residue. This prevents buildup that can stain acrylic and make hot tub cleaning harder over time.
• Skim debris and empty baskets if your model has them. Keeping leaves and particles out improves circulation and supports cleaner water between deep-clean sessions.
• Rinse the filter with a hose. Regular filter rinsing protects flow rate and helps your hot tub pump and heater run more efficiently.
• Check jets and intake areas for visible blockage. Catching restrictions early reduces low-flow issues and unplanned maintenance calls.

Monthly maintenance schedule for hot tub owners

• Deep-clean filter cartridges with filter cleaner soak. A monthly soak removes embedded oils that a quick rinse cannot fully clear.
• Inspect cover condition, clips, and hinge seam. Good cover health improves energy efficiency and protects water quality.
• Check cabinet panels and look for leaks or drips. Small leaks are easier and less expensive to fix when found early.
• Clean shell corners and seats to prevent residue buildup. This keeps surfaces comfortable and reduces scum line formation.

For sanitizer, pH, alkalinity, and water-balance steps, use the Water Care guide series.

Drain and refill interval

• Drain and clean shell surfaces. This removes dissolved solids and residue that cannot be corrected with balancing alone.
• Refill and inspect circulation after restart. Verifying normal flow after refill helps prevent avoidable startup problems.
• Reset your weekly routine with fresh water. A fresh baseline makes sanitizer, pH, and cleaning tasks easier to manage.

If grime or residue returns quickly, shorten your drain-and-refill interval and inspect filters more often.