{"id":5808,"date":"2024-04-03T14:12:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-03T14:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.masterspas.com\/blog\/?p=5808"},"modified":"2025-10-28T18:53:26","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T18:53:26","slug":"our-top-spa-hacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.masterspas.com\/blog\/our-top-spa-hacks\/","title":{"rendered":"Make swim spa and hot tub maintenance easier these top tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Our top spa hacks\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9eYDciSsOME?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Owning a swim spa or hot tub should be a source of joy and relaxation, not a source of stress. In this Facebook Live video, Master Spas swim spa specialists Ben Gilliam and Mari Cuticelli share their top spa hacks for stress-free ownership and maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prioritize water maintenance. It always takes longer to prevent a problem than to fix it, especially when it comes to water care. When you take time to test your spa water a few times a week, you can see if your levels are trending off and balance the chemicals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Filters and filtration cycles. Spa filters help to remove dirt and debris from your water, playing a key role in overall water quality. But can you use vinegar to clean your filters? And how long should you run your filter cycles? In this video, Ben and Mari talk about how to clean filters and optimize your settings to keep your spa running its best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Draining your swim spa or hot tub. Chemicals and filtration cycles can help keep your water clean and clear this season. 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