Care And Maintenance Of Your Hot Tub Covers

It is vital to understand the spa cover’s material and construction. The material for spa covers is typically made from a fabric that has a top layer of PVC or vinyl. When the cover is being manufactured, it is layered with a special topcoat which has protectants that will help keep it glossy and attractive for a long time. Maintaining this top layer of protection is a way to keeping your hot tub covers looking and functioning like brand new.

Here are also some points and steps in maintaining and cleaning your Sundance covers:

Before starting the cleaning process, first remove the cover from the hot tub. This is because detergents can stain the spa’s wooden skirt and you want to avoid getting soap in your spa water. After removing the cover, soak it with water and use a mild liquid detergent for washing. The reason why powder laundry detergents are not recommended for cleaning Sundance hot tub covers is that it leaves powder residues after rinsing. No matter how much water you use in rinsing, there will still be particles that will settle in nooks and hinges. This will build up over time and may cause damage to your spa cover. 

Any liquid dishwashing detergent works well for this task. Just mix about 1 teaspoon of the liquid dishwashing detergent with 2 gallons of water. You may also add a little amount of baking soda to this mixture. Be reminded also that it is important to use a non-abrasive sponge for this cleaning process. An old toothbrush with soft bristles may also help in getting dirt out of edges and corners.

Start scrubbing the cover using circular motions, then rinse well with running water and wipe the cover dry with a soft clean cloth. You may also apply special types of wax or top coat when the cover becomes dry after washing. This helps maintain the top coat making it look polished even after a long time. These are special vinyl conditioner helping to prevent drying and cracking. However, make sure you do not use the wrong type of vinyl conditioner on your hot tub cover. A product containing any type of oil or petroleum can do more damage than good to your hot tub covers.

Once done with the cleaning process, reattach the cover to your hot tub and close all locks and straps. A regular cleaning and conditioning like once a month is advised for your spa cover.