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Algae in your spa comes from low chlorine, unbalanced water, or bad filters. If you see algae, act fast to stop it from taking over.
Swimming in a spa with a little algae isn't the end of the world, but avoid it. Algae can house nasty stuff like E-coli. Always swim in a clean, well-kept spa.
This is the common one. It turns the water cloudy and leaves a green goo. To get rid of it, clean your spa, filter the water, and use a shock treatment.
Yellow Algae This one loves humid weather and hides in shady spots. It resists chlorine, so you'll need to clean multiple times and use a stronger shock treatment.
This is the tough one. It's actually bacteria and hard to kill. If you don't clean well, it comes back fast.
Swimming in a spa with a little algae isn't the end of the world, but avoid it. Algae can house nasty stuff like E-coli. Always swim in a clean, well-kept spa.
Before you begin the removal process, identify the type of algae you're dealing with. This is important because each type of algae requires a slightly different treatment.
Remove all water from the spa to stop the algae from growing further.
Use a soft brush or cloth to scrub the interior of the spa. Some type of spa cleaner can also be used to assist in the process. Make sure you reach all areas, including jets, filters, and hidden spots where algae may reside.
If your spa has a removable filter, take it out and clean it thoroughly. If it's heavily infested with algae, you may need to replace it entirely. If it's not removable, soak it in a filter-cleaning solution
Once all surfaces are scrubbed, rinse the hot tub thoroughly using a garden hose to ensure no residual cleaning chemicals remain.
Refill your hot tub with fresh water. When you do this, ensure the water goes through the filter box as it helps to disperse the sanitizers more evenly when added later.
Before anything else, balance your spa water. Test the water with a test strip and make adjustments as needed to the pH, alkalinity, and chlorine levels.
Shock and Sanitize the Spa: Shock the water with a spa shock treatment. It will help kill any remaining algae or bacteria. Once this is done, use a sanitizer, following the product's guidelines, to keep the water clean and safe.
Regular Maintenance: To prevent any future algae bloom, maintain regular cleaning of your spa, the filter, water balancing, and sanitizng. Also, keep the spa cover clean and expose it to sunlight often, as sunlight naturally combats algae growth.
Ensure that everyone using the spa understands the importance of showering before entering the hot tub and not to wear clothes washed with detergent in the spa, as this can contribute to algae growth.
Maintaining a regular spa maintenance routine can help prevent algae problems. Regularly test and adjust your water's pH, alkalinity, and chlorine levels as needed.
Keep your spa filters clean and regularly immerse them in filter scrub (per your product's guidelines).
Once a week, especially during periods of heavy spa use, carry out a spa shock treatment. Run your spa's circulation pump according to the guidelines recommended for your specific spa model.
Sanitise all items such as clothing, equipment, toys, etc., entering the spa. Always fill your spa through the filter box. Avoid using clothes washed in detergents or entering the spa
Adherence to these fundamental principles can help keep algae issues at bay. And also, these principles can aid in dealing with any algae problems that may arise. Recall that the key is to respond promptly at the initial signs of algae to prevent a major algae bloom.
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