Cleaning agent for jacuzzi at home: chemicals and folk recipes

To ensure that your newly installed hot tub lasts as long as possible, you need to learn how to properly care for it.

The surface and hydraulic system, which consists of nozzles, pumps and other elements, must not be contaminated.

It is also necessary to avoid the proliferation of germs and bacteria. Therefore, it is worth monitoring filters and tubes very carefully. In this article we will look in detail at how to properly and, most importantly, with what means to care for a hot tub.

Why should you clean your hot tub?

Before starting cleaning, you need to familiarize yourself with the reasons for cleaning. Experts recommend regularly cleaning your Jacuzzi, as mold and bacteria gradually accumulate in the pipes. Such contaminants externally look like sticky black dirt, which can only be removed with detergents. If you do not get rid of such contamination, after turning on the hydromassage, the water will become dirty.

The structure must also be cleaned to remove biofilms. In this case, you will have to use more powerful cleaning agents for acrylic structures.

Conclusions and useful video on the topic

Video with rules and recommendations for caring and cleaning the hot tub bowl:

By adhering to the simple rules given in our article, you can not only maintain the presentable appearance of your plumbing fixtures, but also extend the life of the equipment.

Are you looking to clean your hot tub for the first time and don't know where to start? Ask your questions in the comments to this article - we will try to help you.

Or have you been the proud owner of a hot tub for a long time and are doing an excellent job maintaining it? Tell us what products you use to wash the bowl and how you disinfect the equipment - your secrets will be useful to many users.

How to properly clean pipes at home

Often, when carrying out work, you have to clean the tubes, in which contaminants most often accumulate. The procedure is carried out in several stages:

Dismantling. First, all contaminated elements must be dismantled. This must be done carefully so as not to accidentally break anything.
Cleaning. You don't have to use cleaning products for this. If the accumulated dirt is small, you can simply pass a strong water pressure through the pipes.
Installation. When all the elements are cleaned, they are installed in place.

Two main rules

It is recommended to clean the hot tub in a timely manner, devoting sufficient time to this procedure and using the correct and safe substances.

When choosing cleaning products, you must consider the material from which the product is made.

Comfortable acrylic bathtubs are most often purchased.
Slightly less popular are bowls made of artificial stone or cast marble.
It is extremely rare to find ordinary cast iron bathtubs and similar steel products with a hydromassage system, but they still exist and also require maintenance.

Rules for regular cleaning

There are several rules for regular cleaning that you should familiarize yourself with in advance.

Daily

To prevent the bathroom from becoming dirty, it is necessary to clean it every day. It is not necessary to use special cleaning products. It is enough to rinse the Jacuzzi after each use to wash away any remaining dirt. Then wipe the surface with a dry cloth or soft sponge.

It is contraindicated to use hard sponges, as they can damage the coating.

Monthly

It is necessary to clean the Jacuzzi from dirt monthly. In this case, the following sequence of actions is performed:

filling the bathtub with water to 5-10 centimeters;
infusion of disinfectant;
turning on the pumps for five minutes;
draining water;
refilling the structure with water and connecting pumps;
dismantling filters and their further cleaning;
installation of cleaned filtration elements;
wiping the cleaned surface of the Jacuzzi with a dry cloth.

Annual

Full-scale cleaning of structures should be carried out annually. It is done as follows:

Filling the bath. It fills with water at a level of 5-7 centimeters.
Adding vinegar. To better clean contaminants, add a liter of vinegar to the water.
Turning on the pumps. They are connected for 1-2 minutes.
Rinsing the bath. The washed structure must be rinsed to get rid of any remaining dirt.
Wiping the coating. The washed surface should be wiped dry with a dry cloth.

If the bath is made of cast iron or steel

If an ordinary bathtub made of such materials, coated with enamel, can be cleaned with almost any means, including those containing abrasive particles, then such procedures are not suitable for a hydromassage device, since as a result of such actions the nozzles of the bubble supply system may become clogged. For this reason, experts recommend using substances with a gel or cream structure for cleaning, as well as safe foams that do not contain solid particles and are completely soluble in water.

The use of abrasive agents is permissible only if the hydromassage system has a special device that allows the nozzles to be closed, preventing them from clogging.

Overview of special tools

There are six effective products that are often used when cleaning a Jacuzzi.

Wonder worker

This is an effective product used to disinfect and clean bathroom structures. With its help, you can clean the coating from residual grease, soap, dirt and even limescale. The main advantage of Wonder Worker is that it is completely safe for almost any type of coating.

To clean the Jacuzzi, you need to fill it with water and add a little cleaning liquid. Then the pumps are turned on for half an hour. When they are turned off, the water is drained and the structure is wiped with a cloth.

Jacuzzi Bagi

This is one of the most effective means for cleaning swimming pools, massage types of bathtubs and Jacuzzis. Regular use of Bagi prevents the formation of fungi and bacteria. With this cleaning mixture you can clean both the external and internal surfaces of structures.

The bottom of the jacuzzi is covered with water, after which five milliliters of Bagi are added to it. The mixture is thoroughly stirred, after which it is washed off. Then water is refilled and the washed surface is rinsed.

Mellured

This is a multifunctional product that not only removes dirt, but also helps get rid of unpleasant odors. Mellured effectively fights bacteria, fungi and other dangerous microorganisms. Such household chemicals are used to remove plaque from the bowl itself and the pipeline.

Before cleaning, the detergent is mixed with some water, after which the bathtub is wiped with the resulting mixture.

After treatment, the surface must be rinsed with water.

Unicum

This is a universal household product that is often used to clean hot tubs. With its help you can get rid of mold, fungi and bacteria. Among the advantages of Unicum is that it cleans not only external coatings, but also internal pipes. Other advantages include the presence of disinfectant properties, the ability to remove grease and compatibility with most types of coatings.

Triton

This detergent is used to remove stains from cast iron, steel and acrylic coatings. Triton is ideal for removing water scale, plaque, rust and grease marks. The product contains disinfecting components and therefore is used to disinfect plumbing fixtures.

Triton should be used regularly, as it stops the development of fungi and mold.

Edel Weiss

Sometimes it is necessary to clean the hydraulic system. For this it is better to use Edel Weiss, which copes with this task perfectly. It is recommended to mix the composition with water during use. At the same time, only 250-300 milliliters of chemical are consumed per hundred liters of water. Edel Weiss must be combined not with cold, but with warm liquid.

Home Remedies for Reservoir and Hydraulics Cleaning

In the absence of professional products, 100-150 ml of “Belizna” can be used as a disinfectant for tubes and surfaces. Active chlorine destroys pathogenic microorganisms, but reduces the elasticity of rubber gaskets and harms the acrylic coating.

Remedies for removing plaque, rust and dark stains from the bathtub can be prepared at home. The most effective are the following recipes:

Mix 2 tbsp. soda ash and baking soda, pour vinegar until pasty, apply to stains, leave for 2-3 hours. After exposure, rub with a soft sponge and rinse with plenty of water.
Dissolve 20 g of citric acid in 250 ml of warm water, apply to the walls of the jacuzzi, leave for 25-30 minutes. After soaking, rub the walls of the bath with a washcloth and rinse off the composition.
Mix 1 part white wine vinegar and warm water and rinse the bath. This composition cleans the walls of acrylic bathtubs well without damaging the plastic structure.
Combine 50 ml of hydrogen peroxide (3%) and 100 ml of ammonia. Apply to dirt, leave for 10-15 minutes, then rub and rinse. This composition is only suitable for enamel baths, but works well on stubborn and old stains. When working with the composition, you should use gloves and a respirator.

When using home remedies, you must remember that you cannot use vinegar with peroxide and “White” at the same time. This combination results in the formation of peracetic acid and chlorine gas, which are toxic to humans. A mixture of concentrated vinegar and hydrogen peroxide is flammable.

Features of surface cleaning

Cleaning surfaces made from various materials has certain features that you need to become familiar with.

Acrylic

Most often, bowls are made of acrylic. This material is wear-resistant and durable. However, despite these features, acrylic surfaces are easily scratched. Therefore, when cleaning them, it is contraindicated to use powdered detergents. It is better to use liquid cleaners that dissolve in water when used.

Marble

Products made from marble are the easiest to care for. Such coatings are the most durable and reliable. The marble surface is not scratched and therefore you can use any means to clean it. The easiest way to clean such coatings is with laundry soap. It is diluted with water and applied to the surface with a cloth. Cleaning with laundry soap is carried out 2-3 times a month.

Cast iron

Cast iron structures are treated not only with liquid detergents, but also with powder. They are applied to the contaminated surface and then wiped with a damp cloth. Such powders must be used carefully so as not to leave marks on the surface.

Work should be performed with durable rubberized gloves so that the skin does not come into contact with the soapy liquid.

Secrets of proper maintenance?

Daily care

How to care for a hot tub? It's quite simple. Each time after taking water procedures, the product is washed with warm water and wiped dry with a soft cloth. That's the whole secret! Using detergents (and especially abrasive ones) and hard sponges every day is not allowed.

How to clean the surface of the bathtub?

All hydromassage baths are made from different materials, so it is very important to choose the right care methods and products for each individual case.

So how to clean and rinse the surface of a hot tub at home?

Acrylic

It is considered the most delicate material and needs careful care . To avoid damaging the surface, do not use metal brushes or abrasives . Also, do not use acetone or solvents.

Before choosing cleaning products , it is worth studying in detail all their advantages and disadvantages in relation to acrylic.

The ideal option would be chemistry in the form of a gel, foam or cream. But ordinary powder will most likely scratch the coating. Good choices would be triton acrilic cleaner and Sif cream.

A special feature of acrylic is its repairability. With the help of special restoration kits, you can easily get rid of scratches, chips, as well as cracks and breakdowns of the coating.

Marble

Marble baths are the easiest to maintain. It doesn't even need to use household chemicals . Simply use a soap solution. To make surfaces shiny, you can use car polishes. If you have neglected the product too much and cleaning with soapy water does not help, products designed for caring for acrylic surfaces will help deal with the dirt.

Cast iron

An easy-to-clean material, its enamel coating is much less susceptible to damage than acrylic. But cast-iron hot tubs also have special features when cleaning - in no case should you use alcohol emulsions, gasoline or acetone - this can lead to damage to the enamel.

Flushing the hydromassage system at home

Unfortunately, the quality of water in our apartments leaves much to be desired: rust, lime - all this settles in the hydraulic system of the jacuzzi.

Therefore, it is very important to flush all tubes and pumps every 2-3 months. If the hydromassage system does not have an automatic cleaning function , then it must be cared for as follows:

fill the product with warm water 5 cm above the upper nozzles;
pour 100 ml of cleaning agent that can be used when caring for the hydraulic system of a jacuzzi;
turn on the pump for half an hour;
drain the water and rinse the surface with clean water;
Wipe the bowl dry.

Instead of detergent, you can use 1 liter of vinegar essence or 200 g of citric acid to wash hot tubs; these substances will help break down lime deposits.
If the Jacuzzi has an automatic cleaning system , then you must adhere to the following instructions:

fill the bath with water above the level of the nozzles;
Pour the cleaning agent according to the instructions on the label into a special dosing device;
turn on automatic cleaning mode;
drain the water;
fill the bathtub with clean water and turn on the motor again for 2 minutes. Drain the water and wipe the product with a dry cloth.

Also, according to the manufacturer’s instructions, it is necessary to periodically remove and wash the filters. If they are heavily soiled, soak them in a basin with any detergent.

Disinfection

To prevent microbes from multiplying in the hydraulic system, it is recommended to disinfect plumbing fixtures at least once a month.

Depending on the technical structure of the font, various methods of carrying out this procedure are used.

Option #1

If the plumbing has an automatic cleaning function, the procedure is performed as follows:

Pour water into the bath at 45 degrees Celsius. It should completely cover the injectors.
Next, according to the instructions, we pour the jacuzzi disinfectant into a special reservoir.
Turn on the cleaning function.
After this, drain the water and rinse the plumbing fixtures.
We repeat the same thing with cold water and without household chemicals.
After turning off the self-cleaning function, drain the water and wipe the surface dry.

If you don’t have a special disinfectant, it doesn’t matter.
You can pour a weak chlorine solution into the bowl in a proportion of 5-10 ml per 1 liter of water. Option No. 2

It is used for Jacuzzis that do not have self-cleaning functions:

Pour hot water into the product so that the nozzles remain 1 cm below the water level.
Add the chosen product for the hot tub (300 – 500 ml).
Turn on the device at high power for 15 minutes.
After turning off the pump, leave it to settle for another 20 - 30 minutes.
Drain the water. Pour in clean water and turn on the hydromassage mode for 5 minutes.
After this, all that remains is to drain the water and wipe the surface with a dry cloth.

Before you disinfect your hot tub, you must completely clean the tub of dust, dirt, and buildup.

Hydraulic system disinfection

It is necessary to carry out disinfection work at least once a month. The procedure is carried out to clean the pipes of dangerous bacteria and plaque.

Additional tips and tricks

To clean black spots and get rid of dirt flakes, you must adhere to the following recommendations and useful tips:

After each cleaning, the Jacuzzi must be rinsed so that no detergent residue remains on the coating;
When taking a bath, you should not use oils, as they leave a residue on the coating;
It is better to wipe surfaces with soft cloths so as not to leave scratches and other marks;
Preventive cleaning of the Jacuzzi should be carried out at least three times a week.

What is strictly prohibited when cleaning a hot tub?

When cleaning a Jacuzzi, the following rules must be observed:

do not use household chemicals that contain ammonia, formaldehyde, ethanol (alcohol), strong alkalis and acids to treat the bathtub and pipes;
Do not clean the bathtub cover with hard metal brushes, abrasives or washing powder;
When using homemade cleaning products, do not add ammonia, formalin or formic acid to them;
Do not clean the system if the nozzles are not submerged under water.

When cleaning your hot tub, do not use hard metal brushes.
Oils, lotions and bubble baths leave a residue in the tubing, so it is not recommended to use them during hydromassage.