You have invested in your enjoyment and relaxation time by purchasing an inflatable and portable hot tub, and you have enjoyed evenings under the stars and maybe had your friends and family over to join in the with the new hot tub experience. Now its time to give a little thought to the maintenance of your new luxury.
To keep the hot tub safe and to enhance your relaxation and massage experience you will need to think about the cleanliness of your unit. There is nothing worse than pulling back the cover only to see that it is full of bits of debris, sand and leaves on the bottom, so to ensure this does not happen to you it is wise to invest in a hot tub vacuum.
Best Hot Tub Vacuum Reviews UK
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Here at Hot Tub Reviews we thought we would help you out and find some of the best hot tub vacuums that are available on the market. Below are our top 5 best hot tub vacuum cleaner UK options. To help you further, under the reviews you will find some helpful tips for keeping your hot tub in tip-top condition.
1. Pool and Hot Tub Spa Vacuum
This lightweight and handy spa vac is perfect for hot tubs and picking up any sand and bits that may have built up on the bottom of the spa over time. There is nothing worse than jumping in your hot tub for a nice relaxing massage, only to find that you a sitting on grit and dirt.
Being able to get into the corners and crevices is vital when using a hot tub hoover and this not only has the suction power required but is small enough to do just that.
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This needs no batteries or electric to do the job but creates suction by the manual extending of the pump handle while it is underneath the water. This does have a limited operating depth so would not really be suitable for pools but would work well for 2 person hot tubs, up to 6 person hot tubs etc.
This option is supplied with a slide-on brush, a wide end nozzle, a dual end nozzle and a skimmer net to let you catch anything that may be floating on the surface of the water.
2. Bestway Pool Aqua Scan Cordless Hot Tub Vacuum
This cordless option from Bestway, a renowned brand in the pool industry, runs on batteries alleviating the problem of having a cord that either gets in the way or does not reach your hot tub or swimming pool.
With a telescopic pole that will reach up to 1.5m (5 feet), it features an ergonomic grip for ease of use, this option is ideal if you have a swimming pool, and can be used both for an above ground pool or inflatable hot tub.
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The battery-powered pump, operated by the simple press of a button, will create plenty of suction to suck up any grit or dirt that may be lurking on the bottom of your spa so that it will be sparkling clean for your next spa experience.
This slim and sleek option works on 8 AA batteries, not included, and does not have any hoses or cables to restrict the movement making it really easy to use. It is supplied with an easy-to-empty debris collection bag and has wheels for easy gliding.
If you are on a budget then this is an affordable and quality item that is quick to assemble with no tools being required along with being easy to store away when not in use.
3. Lay-Z-Spa Rechargeable Cordless Vacuum for Hot Tubs
This option is brought to you from the renowned spa and hot tub supplier Lay-Z-Spa. It has a wonderfully lightweight and portable handheld design, with no cords or hoses to get in your way.
If you have hard to reach places then this is the model for you, with its pivot head, wheels and brushes it will breeze through cleaning the base of hot tubs.
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Featuring an easily accessible stainless steel filter that is also very easy to empty of debris, powered by a high capacity lithium battery the spa vac will give you 30 minutes run time on a full charge, but you will be able to clean your hot tub in minutes with this model, so no worries there.
It is possible to attach an extension pole to this spa vac, sold separately, so if you need it for deeper pools no problem. When your hot tub is free of particles or beach sand and pristine once again simply plug in your lazy spa hoover via the USB port to charge ready for its next use.
4. Intex Pool Maintenance Kit including Spa Vacuum
This Intex Pool Maintenance Kit kills two birds with one stone, as the saying goes, clean your swimming pool, above ground pool or your hot tub and spa. The 110in telescoping aluminium pole is perfect for use with 18ft diameter above ground pool.
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The spa vacuum will suck and filter any debris that is on the floor of your pool or hot tub and can be connected to a garden hose or pool outlet connecter for use.
Please note this is the accessory maintenance kit and does require an Intex filter pump with a minimum flow rate of 800 gph.
5. Bestway Pool and Hot Tub Maintenance Kit
Here we have another maintenance kit, that is probably best for the larger hot tubs and spa. From Bestway a renowned name in the pool industry you know you will be receiving a quality item that does the job well.
This is supplied with an interchangeable vacuum and skimmer head along with the very lightweight 2.03m aluminium pole.
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Simply connect the vacuum head to the pole and use a standard garden hose for suction, no need to buy filter bags as this is supplied with a hardwearing leaf bag that you can use time and time again.
Keep the sides and the bottom of your pool or hot tub free from dirt with ease and then sit back and enjoy.
For a quick recap, Here are our Top 3 Products:
- Telescopic Pole
- Quick to Assemble
- Ergonomic Grip
- Battery Powered Pump
- Lightweight
- Rechargeable Battery
- Pivot Head
- Stainless Steel Filter
- Interchangeable Vacuum
- 110in Telescoping Pole
- Skimmer Head
- 2300+ Amazon Rating
Hot Tub Maintenance Guide
There it is our best 5 picks for a spa vacuum, we hope this has helped you in your search. There are many shapes and sizes available on the market today and we have tried to show you an example of different designs and models for various budgets.
Remember it is important that you get into a maintenance routine for looking after your hot tub, after all, they are an investment and when looked after properly they can last for years. If you have a routine it will be easy to keep your hot tub pristine, crystal clear and more importantly safe from bacteria.
Check your chemical to water ratio with a test strip, every day if possible but at least every other day to ensure it is adequate, it is a lot easier to maintain than it is to drain a resolve any major problems that you may have if you neglect your spa. We have heard that dropping a tennis ball or two in the water while you are not using can help to extract any oils that may be in the water, as their fluffy exterior just love to soak it up.
Check your filters, and run your filtration system regularly even if the spa is not in use, even with chemicals still water can turn bad, so keep that circulation circulating….check your user manual to see if your unit has an auto circulation setting, normally it would be at least once a day for around 15 -20 minutes but better still twice a day. Tip- if you do not have an auto setting try to run it during the off-peak hours, this will save you money.
Clean above and around the waterline every time you use your hot tub, but at the very least once a week, this will save you a lot of hard work that will can be caused by the build-up of coatings on the walls.
Frequently Asked Questions
We hope our reviews have been helpful and given you an idea of what type of vacuums for hot tubs there are out there. Below we will answer a couple of questions that we get asked regularly. Happy hot tubing.
What is the best hot tub vacuum?
The best hot tub vacuum is one that suits your needs, if you have a simple round or square inflatable hot tub then a simple fairly small spa vacuum will be fine.
However, if you lot lots of nooks and crannies to get into then look for an option with a pivoted and shaped head to reach those hard to reach places.
How do you vacuum a hot tub?
To vacuum a hot tub is really quite simple, place your hot tub vacuum gently into the water to avoid disturbing any sand or debris sitting on the bottom.
Once your spa vacuum is on the bottom of the spa slowly moving from edge to edge and gradually across, this will suck up most debris that is there without stirring up any sediments.
How to clean a hot tub without draining it
There is not really a good way to fully clean a hot tub without draining it, but if you are stuck and need to do this then the best way is to check your Ph levels are correct and shock your hot tub.
If your spa is really in need of a full clean, then if you can, drain just 50{87f16ab57d904bb292fe891e18d372f71760a9ed649ea074c4a21cb65aabe842} of the water and refill, this should help you solve any problems without fully draining. Keep on top of maintenance and set a schedule to go longer periods without the need to empty.
