5 Tips To Refresh Your Swim Spa Installation This Spring

While a swim spa is an excellent addition to your home any time of the year, spring is the perfect time to refresh your swim spa installation for optimal enjoyment.

Spending time enhancing, upgrading, and maintaining the area around your swim spa helps you maximize the look and functionality of the space.

Here are some ideas to refresh your swim spa and its surrounding spaces.

1. Clean and Revamp Your Deck or Patio

Get your deck or patio looking its best, so you’re ready to enjoy the mild spring weather. Your best cleaning option will depend on the materials used for your deck or patio.

If you have a concrete or stone patio, an easy way to clean it is with a pressure washer. You can apply a commercial cleaner before pressure washing to help get rid of old, set-in stains.

However, if you have a wood or composite deck, a scrub brush, water hose, and suitable cleaning product will get your deck looking brand new. Select a cleaning product that’s suited to your deck’s materials; follow the instructions regarding how heavy to apply the cleaner and how long to leave it in place.

A stiff-bristled scrub brush will allow you to target areas of mold, mildew, or thick grime. Rinse the cleaner off according to the directions.

If your deck’s color is starting to look lackluster, you may need to seal or stain it. How often your deck needs to be stained or sealed depends on your climate and the amount of traffic the deck receives, but in general, decks need to be sealed or stained every one to three years.

2. Maintain Your Home’s Exterior

Next, turn your attention to your home’s exterior. Refresh its appearance with a thorough cleaning. For homes with vinyl siding, pressure washing is typically a fast, effective way to eradicate dirt, mildew, and stains.

If your home has a brick exterior, you can still clean it with a pressure washer, but you’ll need to make sure that you use a low-pressure setting. For wood homes, clean the exterior using a suitable cleaner and stiff-bristled brush.

Don’t forget your doors and windows! These components also need periodic cleaning to look their best. Depending on their condition, they may also benefit from a fresh coat of paint.

3. Drain and Clean Your Swim Spa

See that your outdoor spa is ready for your spring exercise sessions by draining and cleaning it. Usually, you’ll need to drain your swim spa every four to six months, possibly sooner if you and your family frequently use it.

Follow the instructions in your swim spa’s manual for draining it. Once all the water is out, clean the walls using a lint-free microfiber cloth and white vinegar. Wipe any vinegar residue away using a separate wet cloth.

Depending on the brand of your swim spa, you’ll need to change your filter every 6 to 12 months. If it isn’t time to change it, clean the filter using a commercial cleaning product and a water hose. Make sure to rinse it thoroughly before reinserting it.

A cleaning session is a perfect time to make sure you have everything you need to keep your swim spa’s water clean and clear. Some items that you might need to purchase include:

• pH increaser and decreaser
• Defoamer
• Bromine or chlorine
• Shock
• Testing strips or a testing kit for the water
• Chemical dispenser
• Net to remove debris
• Swim spa vacuum

Check that you also have a space to conveniently store your outdoor spa equipment, like a storage room or watertight cabinet or storage container.

4. Tend to Your Lawn and Gardens

A lush green lawn and colorful gardens serve as a fantastic backdrop for your swim spa. Begin by raking and removing any leaves, grass trimmings, dead vegetation, and twigs.

Spring is a fantastic time to seed if you prefer cool-season grass, like bluegrass or fescue. Before you seed, aerate your yard with an aerator to make it easier for nutrients and moisture to reach the grass seed.

Have your soil tested to confirm that the pH is suitable for growing grass. If the pH is too low, adding lime to your lawn will help it reach a level that creates a more favorable environment for your grass seed.

If you want to thicken your existing lawn, overseeding (the process of planting grass seed in a lawn that already has grass), will help you thicken your grass. When you have bare patches in your lawn, you have a few options.

It’s possible (and affordable) to plant regular grass seed on bare areas, but this option takes time and may not result in the thick grass that you’re hoping for. Another solution is to purchase pieces of sod for areas of your yard that are completely bare.

Or, you might use a seed product specifically designed for patching lawns. This blend tends to grow quickly and offer fuller coverage.

Spruce up your flower beds by adding a fresh layer of mulch. If you want to add more color to your garden, spring is an excellent time to plant new plants and flowers.

5. Reconfigure Your Outdoor Spaces

Your outdoor spaces should be adjusted so that they fit your needs. For example, if you like to grill and dine outside, it’s smart to invest in a high-quality grill and a durable dining set that offers plenty of space for your outdoor meals.

Or, if you like to relax around a roaring fire, an outdoor sectional and a firepit are smart additions to your deck or patio. Make sure to consider your time in your swim spa when deciding what pieces of furniture to add.

If you always forget your towel or want to keep your exercise gear nearby, some type of weatherproof storage is a smart addition. Or, perhaps you also like to use your outside spa for relaxing with your family. A spa side table or two will provide your crew with convenient spots to hold their drinks and other spa necessities.

How to Start Refreshing Your Swim Spa

With a few small changes, you can refresh your swim spa and maximize your enjoyment of your outside areas.

Have questions about caring for your swim spa or want to learn more about swim spa pricing?

Contact Vintage Hot Tubs today!