The Importance of Spa Covers
Congratulations! You now have a your very own spa and you're looking forward to many relaxing years with it.
A hot tub is nice to own because it helps melt away the stress, fatigue and pressures of everyday life.
What's more, it can be very therapeutic for people with arthritis, muscle pain and other body aches.
But your spa is only as good as the care you give it.
It will serve you for years if you treat it well.
One way of prolonging its life is to get a good spa cover.
This is especially a necessity for people who have spas located outside their homes.
Simply put, a spa cover is the cover that rests across the top of your spa or hot tub.
Just like clothes make the man, this special cover is designed to completely seal the entire perimeter of your spa.
Spa covers come in different sizes and fit different spa models.
The outer layer is made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) which houses an inner layer made of a type of foam called polystyrene.
The inner layer is covered in clear plastic to prevent water from being absorbed.
To prevent UV (ultraviolet) damage from the sun's rays, the PVC has a topcoat of plasticizers and softening agents to keep it supple.
Spa covers are primarily used to protect your spa from the elements and other things that can ruin your spa.
One way they can help you save money is by maintaining the temperature of the water.
They do this by preventing heat from escaping when the tub is not in use.
In effect, you don't have to reheat the tub saving you energy and money in the long run.
This also prolongs the life of the heater.
The loss of chemicals by evaporation is also hindered.
This means you don't have to use chemicals often to clean or disinfect your spa.
Again this helps you save money.
However, don't use this as a reason for you to neglect cleaning your spa when necessary.
As J.
Beam of WiseGeek.
Com has noted: "A spa cover does not eliminate the need for proper maintenance and chemical balance.
Even with a spa cover, the chemical balance of a spa should be checked regularly and always after heavy use.
An improper chemical balance can allow for the growth of bacteria which can thrive in the moist and hot conditions of a hot tub or spa.
A spa cover, combined with proper chemical maintenance and routine mechanical maintenance, will extend the life of your spa.
"
A hot tub is nice to own because it helps melt away the stress, fatigue and pressures of everyday life.
What's more, it can be very therapeutic for people with arthritis, muscle pain and other body aches.
But your spa is only as good as the care you give it.
It will serve you for years if you treat it well.
One way of prolonging its life is to get a good spa cover.
This is especially a necessity for people who have spas located outside their homes.
Simply put, a spa cover is the cover that rests across the top of your spa or hot tub.
Just like clothes make the man, this special cover is designed to completely seal the entire perimeter of your spa.
Spa covers come in different sizes and fit different spa models.
The outer layer is made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) which houses an inner layer made of a type of foam called polystyrene.
The inner layer is covered in clear plastic to prevent water from being absorbed.
To prevent UV (ultraviolet) damage from the sun's rays, the PVC has a topcoat of plasticizers and softening agents to keep it supple.
Spa covers are primarily used to protect your spa from the elements and other things that can ruin your spa.
One way they can help you save money is by maintaining the temperature of the water.
They do this by preventing heat from escaping when the tub is not in use.
In effect, you don't have to reheat the tub saving you energy and money in the long run.
This also prolongs the life of the heater.
The loss of chemicals by evaporation is also hindered.
This means you don't have to use chemicals often to clean or disinfect your spa.
Again this helps you save money.
However, don't use this as a reason for you to neglect cleaning your spa when necessary.
As J.
Beam of WiseGeek.
Com has noted: "A spa cover does not eliminate the need for proper maintenance and chemical balance.
Even with a spa cover, the chemical balance of a spa should be checked regularly and always after heavy use.
An improper chemical balance can allow for the growth of bacteria which can thrive in the moist and hot conditions of a hot tub or spa.
A spa cover, combined with proper chemical maintenance and routine mechanical maintenance, will extend the life of your spa.
"
