Hot Tub Covers 101

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Buying a Jacuzzi tub without also investing in a hot tub cover could be a costly mistake, especially if you're concerned about energy efficiency. Even if you've purchased an energy efficient hot tub, an uncovered hot tub loses both water and heat. Not only do hot tub covers help with energy efficiency, they serve many purposes including adding a measure of safety and protecting your hot tub.

Toronto hot tub dealers recommend hot tub covers for:

Heat retention

Minimizing water loss due to evaporation

Preventing children and pets from falling in

Keeping dirt, debris, and insects out of an outdoor hot tub

A visit to your local Toronto hot tub dealer is highly recommended if you don't currently have a hot tub cover for your Jacuzzi tub. Once there, you'll find a variety of options including both hard and soft hot tub covers as well as cover lifters and other related hot tub supplies.

Hard Hot Tub Covers
Hard hot tub covers are rigid covers that feature a hard composite shell and a foam core. This type of hot tub cover is durable and ...
... resists punctures. Hard hot tub covers tend to be sturdy and relatively lightweight. Hard hot tub covers are often used to protect outdoor Canadian hot tubs from heavy snowfall which could cause soft hot tub covers to sag or break.

Soft Hot Tub Covers
Traditional vinyl hot tub covers are usually lighter than hard covers. They also have a foam core which works to insulate the hot tub water. Attractive vinyl covers give soft hot tub covers a finished look.

The Do's and Don'ts of Using Hot Tub Covers

Both hard and soft hot tub covers typically fold in half and are easy to use.

DO remove the hot tub cover and securely stow it when the hot tub is in use.

DO consider investing in a hot tub cover lifter.

DO secure your hot tub with a hot tub cover when not in use.

DO remove the hot tub cover completely when adding chemicals and keep the hot tub uncovered for at least 30 minutes after.

DO care for your hot tub cover by cleaning it regularly.

DO replace missing or damaged hot tub cover locks.

DO use common sense.

DON'T walk, sit, or lie on any hot tub cover.

DON'T use a hot tub with the hot tub cover in place, even when it's folded in half.

DON'T allow children or pets to play around hot tubs without supervision, even if the hot tub is covered.

These are the basics of using hot tub covers. If you're a hot tub owner, local hot tub dealers can help you select the right spa cover at stores in Hamilton, Kitchener, Waterloo, Oakville, and the Greater Toronto Area.

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