A spa vacuum for your spa cleaning needs

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Clean your spa with a vacuum!

Many people think that they need to drain their hot tub in order to thoroughly clean it and remove the build up of dirt and debris which accumulates at the bottom of the spa. Of course, this accumulation is much more common with outdoor spas than with indoor. Even if you are meticulous about washing your feet, etc. before you get into your spa, you will still carry body oils and residue with you as you dip into the spa. However, you do not need to drain your hot tub in order to properly clean it. There are underwater spa vacuums available that will suck up dirt and debris, just like swimming pool vacuums. This not only saves time and water but chemicals as well, because it enables you to use the same water for a greater period of time.

You clean a spa much the same way as you would a pool. The main difference is that many of the tools are smaller. A spa vacuum is simply a smaller type of leaf vacuum. It operates in the same manner, utilizing a garden hose for water pressure to form suction. A small sock acts as the leaf bag, and dirt and debris get forced into the sock, as fine dirt and water pass through the sock.

Like the leaf vacuum, the spa vacuum affixes to the telepole which is equipped with different attachments, such as those on a household vacuum cleaner. The different attachments are better for cleaning crevices of the spa or for brushing as you vacuum. The spa vacuum will also suck up hairpins, coins and other hard to reach items from the bottom of the spa.

There is a new type of spa vacuum that requires no pumping or batteries or water hookups. It also contains a telescopic pole made of durable aluminum. This enables you to clean in-ground spas without stooping or bending over. The vacuum functions by placing your thumb over the air hole, then submerging the vacuum, then releasing your thumb. This action causes the water to rush in and pull dirt and debris into the vacuum chamber. After the chamber fills with water, you lift it out of the spa and let the water drain out. A filter traps the dirt and debris. This vacuum is probably easier to use than the traditional spa vacuums.

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