Hot tub covers are one of the most important accessories to your spa. For one they will save you money on your heating bill because they help trap the heat from escaping your spa, much like a thermos. If you hot tub spa cover is exposed to the elements meaning your spa is outside then if you haven’t already you will probably notice that the spa gets heavier and may start to fade, crack and become brittle.
This is caused by mother nature and will happen no matter what but there are ways to prolong the life of your hot tub spa cover. Did you know that hot tub spa covers cost around $300 to $500 dollars and usually only last about 3 years. That can put quite a hurting on the wallet, so here are some ways to keep your hot tub spa cover lasting for as long as nature allows. Every other month your hot tub cover should be cleaned using a recommended spa cover cleaner. Do not use Armor All.
It may keep your cover looking shiny and new but over time in can dry it out causing it to become brittle and fall apart. About every 2-4 months on a nice sunny day and cool night you should take your spa cover off your spa and unzip the panels to let the foam inside the cover air out. Over time the foam becomes water logged and gets really heavy, this will help keep it as light as possible for a longer period of time. You can also use Lysol to help cut down on the moldy smell the cover can produce.
