If you are planning on using your hot tub soon and it’s got scum on it, you may want to reconsider your options.
Scum can build up fairly quickly, and it can leave your hot tub looking messy, dirty and generally unappealing.
If you don’t get the problem fixed then the problem can end up getting worse which is the last thing you want.
The good news is that we have decided to get together and give you some of our best tips for eliminating scum from your hot tub.
What Causes Scum?
Part of eliminating scum is knowing why it’s caused, because when you know why it’s caused then you not only know why it’s there but how to prevent it in the future.
There are several reasons why scum exists:
Scum can exist because of a building of bacteria. This is whenever enough bad bacteria has multiplied in your hot tub and accumulates, often creating what is called ‘a scum ring’.
Another reason for scum is because of artificial products building up. Things that can cause this are make-up, suncream, and moisturiser. When these products begin to build up they can cause quite a bad amount of scum and it can stick to the sides of the hot tub.
While it may sound like these issues can be hard to avoid, it’s important to remember that most of the time getting rid of scum is fairly easy.
How To Eliminate Scum
Eliminating scum from your hot tub isn’t as difficult as you may think.
It’s all a matter of knowing what you are doing when it comes to dealing with scum.
As we have mentioned before, if it’s left untreated, that’s when it can become a much bigger problem. So the first thing you should do when getting rid of scum is to make a decision to get rid of it.
Many people make the mistake of seeing the scum sitting there, yet they never really do anything about it, so the best thing to do is make a decision to get rid of it and set a deadline to have it removed.
Test the water
The next thing you will need to do is test the water in your hot tub, and there are a few reasons for this.
The main reason is to see if there is too much or too little calcium in the water. If there is too much calcium then you need to know how much calcium there is so you can treat it.
If it turns out that there is too much calcium in the water, then it’s important to deal with that before moving to the next step.
Calcium can sometimes harden and when this happens it can create unwanted scaling, if this happens to your hot tub then one of the best ways to get rid of it is by using a cleaning solution.
There are all kinds of cleaning solutions out there to help with descaling and cleaning your hot tub, and some of them aren’t great.
However, we would recommend that you get a solution from a reputable retailer like BlueFish Hot Tubs.
Cleaning Your Hot Tub
The next part of the process is to give your hot tub a thorough clean, this is where you remove a lot of the unwanted excess that builds up.
The key is that you need to ensure you wipe any areas that may still have any buildup left behind. Oftentimes dead skin cells or other bacteria aren’t visible so you need to make sure you wipe everywhere.
The best way to do this is by taking a clean cloth and scrubbing the sides of the hot tub where the scum is.
It’s important to pay attention to the areas that have the most buildup as they will need to be cleaned more carefully.
If there is quite a large amount of buildup then you may need multiple clean clothes to clean it all off so it’s important to be prepared.
Prevent scum from building up
While there is never a 100% guarantee that scum will not return, there are definitely ways to help prevent scum from reappearing.
What it comes down to, is ensuring that you are cleaning your scum regularly. This means that you should be shocking your hot tub on a regular basis, cleaning it after every use and also having a deep cleaning schedule.
You should also balance your water on a regular basis too, this will help you know if there are any issues with your water or calcium build-up. Another thing you should do is take showers before using your hot tub. This can significantly reduce any residue from makeup body lotions and oily skin products.
Follow these tips and you should see significantly less scum buildup in your hot tub. If you would like to find more useful information about hot tubs, then why not view our other blogs.
