Weekly & Monthly Water Care Routine

1. Test your water.Check total alkalinity, pH, and sanitizer using test strips. Weekly testing helps you spot small changes before they become bigger problems.
2. Adjust alkalinity and pH if needed.Alkalinity usually stays stable, but pH can shift week to week — especially with frequent use. Adjust alkalinity first, then pH, and allow the water to circulate before retesting.
3. Top off sanitizer.Add chlorine or bromine as needed to maintain a safe sanitizer level. Never mix chlorine and bromine products.
4. Shock if needed.Non-chlorine shock is commonly used as part of weekly maintenance, especially after heavy use. Chlorine shock is typically reserved for cloudy or problematic water.
5. Rinse the filter.Remove the filter cartridge and rinse it with a garden hose to prevent buildup and improve circulation.

This short video walks through a simple weekly hot tub maintenance routine, covering testing, chemical adjustments, shock use, and filter care.

• Review all test strip readings together
• Soak filters overnight in a filter cleaner if needed
• Inspect water clarity, foam, and surface residue
• Check the spa cover for moisture buildup or damage

Keeping a spare filter cartridge on hand allows you to rotate filters without interrupting spa use.

• Adding multiple chemicals at the same time
• Chasing exact numbers instead of stable ranges
• Shocking aggressively when water is otherwise clear
• Skipping filter maintenance

Water care needs can change with usage, weather, and season. Increased soaking, temperature shifts, or heavy bather load may require more frequent testing or adjustments. Treat this routine as a baseline, not a rigid rule.