COVER CARE
Cleaning of your spa cover is an important part of routine maintenance.
Dirt acts as an abrasive to the vinyl topcoat, and can also cause wear to
folds, seams, and stitching. Mildew growing on damp, dirty vinyl will begin
to actually root in the fabric, accelerating failure. Follow this simple routine
for cleaning, prior to application of vinyl protectant:
1) Rinse with cool water using a garden hose.
2) Spray with a gentle, non-foaming cleaner and wipe clean. Never use
laundry detergent, abrasives, alcohols, dish soaps or harsh cleaners.
These can actually remove some of the topcoat and cause premature
vinyl failure.
3) For stubborn dirt, use a non-abrasive sponge.
4) Rinse again thoroughly with water and allow to dry.
5) Repeat monthly, or as needed.
Your vinyl cover is affected by the UV in sunlight. Periodic treatment with
a liquid protectant will extend the life of your spa. The wrong kind of pro
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tectant can be more harmful then no protectant at all. Keep any product
away from your spa that is labeled “flammable,” that contains any type of
oil, or that leaves a waxy coating on your cover.
Never stand or sit on the cover and never drag it over abrasive surfaces.
Lift cover only by the handles provided.
CHEMICAL TREATMENT OF WATER
Water from your tap is fine for showers, bathing and drinking. However, in
a contained recirculating system such as in a spa, water must be treated
with chemicals. The main purpose of chemical treatment is to keep the
water sanitary and to maintain a specific balance of the water. Proper
balance ensures that the water will not cause irritation to the users or
harm the spa’s components. Chemical treatment does have its limitations.
When water evaporates, chemical residues are left behind. As the levels
of the residues combine with other types of residue, such as body oil and
detergents, your water becomes increasingly difficult to maintain.
MAINTAINING YOUR SPA
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