By Mariane Alvasse


Hot tub covers are great places where mildews love to grow. Dampness and moisture, along with dirt enables the growth of these musky fungus. An outside tub that gets a lots of sun is easier to save from mildew growth than one that is found indoors and gets very little sunlight. A spa tub cover up guards your high-priced Hot tub from getting harmed by dirt and outdoor factors. When it is under mildew attack, it will not only be unappealing but it will also be stinky and very unclean to use. Furthermore, mildew can develop very well into the Spa bath or hot tub, which can potentially harm the area. This is why it is important to find out how to keep your hot tub covers-and your tubs spotless.

There are numerous solutions to always keep mildew and mold from developing. First is prevention. Mildews can't stand the sunlight and make sure to uncover your hot tub always to sunlight and don't forget to flip the spa top as well. This is applicable only to bathtubs that are observed outdoors. On the other hand,if you have an indoor spa tub, you can make use of cleaning agents that you can use. Highly-acidic or alkalinic chemicals are perfect mildew and mold treatments and many people swear by lime juice or vinegar. Hot tub covers have foams that may be taken off and cleaned when they soak up too much water. To clean your covers, remove the foam and gently scrub with a combination of 1 part vinegar and 1 part water. Also, after cleansing off the mildew and mold remains, allow to dry totally before placing it back on to cover the tub.

Aside from this home solution, you can also use fungicides. apply on all areas of the jacuzzi tops and leave it on a couple of minutes before completely rinsing it. Also, do this when no pets or children are near since some of these chemicals may cause sensitivity. You can decide to make use of natural fungicides if you could find one.

Prevent mildew from proliferating in your hot tub and on your cover, you must ensure that water in the tub is repeatedly replaced and it must always be thoroughly clean after each use and just before covering it with your cover. Bleach is also a strong chemical for use in disinfecting your cover up and removing grime and mildew. However, when utilizing this solution, which is one part water and one part bleach, ensure that you do the cleaning up in a well-ventilated area to avoid breathing in noxious gases.

Lastly, another way to avoid mildew for inside hot tub covers is to prevent moisture by turning on the air conditioner or dehumidifier. Mildews thrive on warm and damp air. If you feel like the inside of the house is warmer than normal, turn on the A/C and cool down the air that's circulating within the area where the hot tub is. If you do not have A/C, there are transportable dehumidifiers that you can obtain to make sure that there will be no moisture build-up of moisture near the spa and their covers.




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