How Long Does it Really Take to Keep a Hot Tub Clean?
See below to know about the general maintenance before taking the plunge
If you've been thinking about getting a hot tub then you've no doubt considered the maintenance schedule. While spa care technology continues to improve most traditional spas still require a fair amount of work. We believe that this amount of work is worth it for the benefits one receives from a spa but it should still be clear to the aspiring tubber what they have in store.
On average, maintaining a hot tub takes around 50–70 hours per year. Here's a breakdown:
- Regular tasks (weekly or biweekly):
- Testing and adjusting chemicals (10-15 minutes per session)
- Cleaning filters (10-30 minutes per session)
- Estimated annual time: 20–30 hours
- Deep cleaning and draining (every 3-4 months):
- Draining, cleaning the tub, and refilling (4-6 hours per session)
- Estimated annual time: 12–18 hours
- Occasional tasks:
- Cover cleaning, hardware checks, or troubleshooting
- Estimated annual time: 10–20 hours
It depends on usage, environment, and maintenance habits, but these figures provide a good estimates to get you started.
As you can see most individual tasks don't take that long but after awhile they do start to add up. In order to make your life as easy as possible you'll want to keep up with your maintenance regularly. If you never let your tub get out of control it will always be a breeze to take care of it.
If you'd like to never clean your own hot tub again contact us today and ask about our weekly or bi-weekly deluxe cleaning programs.
