Soft Tubs, Inflatable Hot Tubs and Small Spas Around 200 Gallons

Start off using 1/2 dosage for both the initial dosage and the weekly dosage thereafter. Due to the reduced circulation of water flow and aeration, we suggest adding a pint of hydrogen peroxide either weekly or biweekly depending on usage to help keep the water clean.

Your First Month with Clear Choice Spa
If you’re new to Clear Choice Spa, the first month is crucial for allowing your system to adapt to the enzymes, the hot tub, water type, and your usage habits. During this adjustment period, you may need to clean your filters a few times a week. It’s also important to monitor and adjust your dosage as needed to achieve the optimal balance for your spa’s conditions.

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DIRECTIONS
Purging and cleaning the spa with Spa Prep
The cleaner your spa is when you start, the easier it will be for the enzymes to purify the water and maintain its cleanliness moving forward.

Remove all spa filters during this purge time to prevent clogging from debris coming out of the pipes, which could restrict water flow. If your manual states that removing the filters voids your warranty, leave them in but monitor them closely to prevent any buildup that could obstruct water flow.

If your spa is brand new, you will still need to purge it to remove any manufacturing oils or residue. One day of purging is sufficient.

Add Spa Prep to your existing water. If you spa is empty, fill it up “without” the Hose Pre-Filter.

For first-time users, large spas, or old and dirty spas, add the entire bottle of Spa Prep. If your spa is around 200 gallons or not very dirty, use half a bottle of Spa Prep. You can continue to use the spa during this time if you wish.

During the purge, ensure that the spa is on the maintenance cycle for at least 4 hours a day, and run your jets for at least 10 minutes each day to help clean out all the plumbing.

Spa foaming up is normal with some water types. Just scoop off the extra foam.

Leave the Spa Prep in the water for 2 to 7 days depending on how old and dirty your spa is. If the water looks reasonably clean after a few days, it’s okay to stop the purge and drain the spa.

If you want or need to use a cleaning agent, we recommend a mixture of white distilled
vinegar and water in the ratio of your choice. Do not use any other products!

After the spa is purged
Drain all the water out of the spa and run a hose into the filter area to flush out the plumbing. Rinse and clean the spa thoroughly. Reinstall either new filters or your old filters, which should be cleaned with a mixture of 5 cups of white distilled vinegar to 5 gallons of water and soaked overnight, or with ½ cup of bleach to 5 gallons of water, soaking for about 2 hours. Rinse and reinstall the filters.

Installing Micron Sleeves
Simply tie the Micron Sleeve around your main filter; it does not need to cover the entire filter. If you have more than one filter, the dirtiest filter is usually the main one. If the strings don’t reach around the filter, you can add extra string to secure it. If the Micron Sleeve is too large, it’s okay to cut it to fit. Only one Micron Sleeve is needed per spa, but you can use more if you wish. If the Micron Sleeve interferes with water flow, simply remove it. The strings go on the outside when tying the sleeve onto the filter.

Filling Your Spa with New Water Using the Hose Pre-Filter

Attach the Hose Pre-Filter to any garden hose and let it flush onto the ground for about one minute. If you have hard water, use softened water from your home if available to fill the spa.

Place the Hose Pre-Filter directly into the area where the filter screws in, and begin filling. This helps fill all the plumbing, minimizing air bubbles. If the water appears dirty while filling, stop, scoop out the dirty water, and start again.

Our Hose Pre-Filters are designed to work with our products and are good for about a year depending on water quality to fill and top off between water changes.

Adding Bio Booster
After filling your spa with fresh water, if you have our Bio Booster, add the recommended amount of Bio Booster to the water. Wait approximately 4-6 hours after adding Bio Booster to add the Spa Drops as directed. This approach allows the Bio Booster to fully integrate with the water before introducing Spa Drops for optimal effectiveness. Shake well before using.
Adding Spa Drops
1. Follow the directions on the bottle.
2. The first dosage is twice the amount than the following weekly dosages of Spa Drops.

It’s okay to use your spa after 5 minutes or so ofter adding the Spa Drops with jets going.

Weekly and Monthly Maintenance Schedule
Once a Week: Thoroughly rinse filters and Micron Sleeve and add Spa Drops as directed.
Once a Month: Deep clean filters and Micron Sleeves with either a solution of 5 cups of white distilled vinegar to 5 gallons of water, soak over night then rinsing throughly, or use 1/2 cup of unscented bleach to 5 gallons of water and soak for 2 to 3 hours then rinse throughly before reinstalling into the spa.

Our system is designed to last a full year between water changes. However, the frequency of water changes is entirely up to you.

Water changes going forward. Put 1/2-1 bottle of the Spa Prep in 1-3 days before you are going to drain the spa.

To Thoroughly Clean Your Filters
Use a regular garden hose attachment with a jet spray; avoid high-pressure nozzles, as they can be too harsh on the filter fabric. As you spray the filter, make sure to get into each pleat to remove built-up hair and other debris. The Clear Choice Spa system works best with regular white pleated filters. Filters with a very fine weave, such as Microban or Sundance Micro Clean filters, may require more frequent cleaning than once a week.

Do not use any specialized filter cleaning agents on the market to clean your filters.

Spa Filters
If you have had your spa filters for over two years, it’s time for new ones. Many customers who have struggled to maintain clear water are often astounded by the difference they see after investing in a new filter. If you’re returning from an under- or over-dose situation, your filters may still retain the odor of the imbalanced water. If you filters have a smell to them, be sure to soak the filters in a mixture of ½ cup of unscented bleach to 5 gallons of water for a few hours.

Once a year water changes deep purge process
To remove any biofilm that naturally occurs in most hot tubs and water sources, use one bottle of Spa Prep along with MPS (a common non-chlorine spa product), following the instructions on the package for shocking. Run this process for 1 to 3 days, depending on the age and cleanliness of the hot tub. Ideally, MPS levels should be maintained at 30 ppm during this deep purge process.

Milky white cloudy water
If, during the initial dosage of Spa Drops in the first week, the water becomes obviously milky and cloudy, add another full initial dose of Spa Drops immediately. This cloudiness is caused by the water undergoing molecular changes and requires additional enzymes.

Continued white cloudy water
This indicates that there aren’t enough enzymes in the water due to your water type or specific usage. Add another weekly dose every 2 to 3 days until the water clears, and then increase your drop dosage accordingly.

Tinted water
This is usually a sign of an overdose. Discontinue adding Spa Drops until the water clears again. Wait one more week, then resume adding Spa Drops, reducing your dosage by one-third and adjusting as necessary until you find the right balance for your spa.

Patience
These are completely natural organic products. Sometimes it may take a few weeks to a month for the water to go through the necessary molecular changes before you get the clear conditions you can expect from using our products.

Adjusting the pH (7.5-8.1 is normal with our products)
Most customers don’t need to adjust the pH with our system. However, if you do, you can use any standard pH down product or white distilled vinegar to lower the pH, and baking soda or any pH up product to raise it. We suggest making adjustments slowly to avoid overcorrection. If you’re not achieving the desired water clarity and quality after the first month, check the pH and adjust accordingly. Do not add any hardeners or calcium to your water; while chemical systems require these, our non-corrosive products do not, and adding them could lead to a white flake issue.

Circulation and filtering
Adequate circulation and filtering in your spa are essential for enjoying pristine spa water. The water must be moving and passing through your spa’s filter for at least 4 hours a day. This creates a healthy, living body of water that must be oxygenated! We cannot emphasize enough that proper movement and filtration are paramount for the Clear Choice Spa system to function effectively. The circulation and aeration of the water enable the Clear Choice enzymes to break down organic contaminants adequately and ensure that the spa water is oxygenated, thereby deterring the growth of pathogenic organisms. Additionally, effective filtration ensures that organic matter is trapped and removed from the water.

4 Hours a Day of Circulation is very important

If the water smells when the jets are activated, it could simply be trapped water or air in the plumbing. However, if the odor persists, soak your filters in a mixture of ½ cup of unscented bleach for a few hours, then rinse thoroughly.

Light Musty Odor
It’s normal to experience a light musty odor when first lifting the cover, and it will dissipate within a few minutes. If the musty smell persists and is accompanied by brown buildup on your filters, you’re likely dealing with an overdose. Soak you filters in a solution of 1/4 cup of unscented bleach for 2 hours, then rinse. Stop adding Spa Drops until the odor disappears and the water returns to normal. Wait one more week before adding more Spa Drops. Moving forward, reduce your weekly Spa Drops dosage by one-third and adjust until you find the right balance for your spa.