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1. How do I keep my water clear ? 2. How do I keep my spa in the best condition possible ? 3. What's the right spa for me ? 4. Where should I place my new spa ? 5. To sell or not to sell… That is the question How do I keep my water clear? The most common question I’m asked is, “how do I keep my water clear”? Or the other variation of this question “why is my water cloudy”? Unfortunately, the question can be an open invitation for many sales people to take the customer for a financial soaking. Overall, Central Oregon is blessed with very high quality water. With this in mind, cloudy water can usually be cured with a couple of simple procedures and a relatively small investment. Bottom line, you don’t need a barrage of chemicals to remedy this simple problem. First and foremost, be sure your filter is clean. When I tell this to people, I get a variety of responses ranging from “what filter?” (not a good answer), to “I just cleaned it” (good answer). There are a lot of ways to clean filters including the dishwasher, a chlorine bleach solution, or simply a good squirting with the garden hose. Personally, I believe the best filter cleaners are the products specifically designed for…cleaning filters. Found at your local spa dealer, these products deep clean microscopic oils and lotions from the filter fibers. Now, whether you use an overnight soak or an instant cleaner will really depend on how dirty the filter is, and how long it has been since the last cleaning. Either way, get your filter clean and keep it clean. This will also reduce your utility bills and increase the longevity of your pumps and motors. Next, drain the spa and clean any algae or scum buildup from the spa surface. This in itself can be quite a project if the spa hasn’t been cared for. Make sure that the spa is thoroughly rinsed and drained before refilling. Finally, refill the spa being extra alert not to over-fill. While the spa is filling, add a tablespoon of di-chlor spa chlorine to the water. Since the pump is not on, be sure the chlorine is being adequately circulated and not allowed to sit on the bottom of the spa. Once the spa is filled, turn on the power which should automatically start heating the spa. After the spa is warmed up, test the chlorine levels and the pH of the water. Adjust according to the directions and continue to check and adjust daily until these indicators stabilize at the recommended levels. Once the proper levels are attained, simply add chlorine to the water after each use. One tablespoon per person is a good rule-of-thumb. You’ll probably adjust the amount you use after a week or so depending on the spa size and how you use the spa. Lastly, every week or so, add “spa shock” to the water. This chemical will help the chlorine sanitize better, and add a little sparkle to the water. Total cost for all the products mentioned here (assuming you have none) should be less than $80, and last anywhere from three months to a year. As a general rule, clean your filters monthly using a stiff sprayer on the garden hose. Deep clean the filters and change the water every three months.

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