The Easiest Way to Keep a Whirlpool Bath Clean and Sparkling

The Easiest Way to Keep a Whirlpool Bath Clean and Sparkling

If you have a whirlpool bath, then you should consider yourself lucky ? not many people in the UK have either the space or the budget to enjoy this luxury on a regular basis. If you enjoy your whirlpool bath, then surely you want to keep it clean and sparkling; only then can you truly benefit from its health benefits (both to the body and to the mind).

The bad news is that it's easy to neglect regular maintenance and find yourself in a less-than-clean whirlpool bath. The good news is that it doesn't have to be that way ? in fact, by following a few simple rules, you are sure to enjoy your whirlpool bath at any time of the day or week. Here is the easiest way to keep a whirlpool bath clean and sparkling.

Using household supplies

You don't necessarily need to use commercial products or expensive cleaning agents to make sure your whirlpool bath stays in tip-top shape ? in fact, you can just use the things that are handy and available in most households. It can be economical, and it really doesn't require much energy to get it all done. You just need to do it on a regular basis.

Here's how to do it:

  • Fill the tub ? fill it with hot water to approximately 4 inches (10cm) above the jets.
  • Turn off the air induction valve ? this will make sure the water is going through the pipes and is not mixed with the air.
  • Use your cleaning agent ? use low-foaming dishwashing soap or detergent, and don't use acidic agents.
  • A little bleach ? a little bleach is good for disinfecting the whole system, although some manufacturers of whirlpool baths may not recommend it. Check your manual first.
  • Turn it on ? use the jets for about 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Drain ? clean the residue and fill the tub again with cold water.
  • Run those jets ? you want to see them work properly.
  • Drain once more ? it'should be ready to use after this.
  • Enjoy!

To be sure, there are other methods ? especially if you want to focus on particular items and issues when it comes to the whirlpool bath. For example, you may want to focus on the air jets or water jets alone (and these things are highly recommended on a regular basis, just to make sure the whole internal system is in complete working order). But in general, the above rules will serve you perfectly when you're busy. Always, however, make sure you follow the manufacturer?s instructions when it comes to cleaning ? depending on your make and model. And enjoy the soak ? that's what?s it all about.