SKIMMEDHot tub care basics
Read the source guidance and the maker’s manual for your equipment.
Read the public guidance
Read the CDC guidance for hot tub care. Follow the label for chemical products.
Source: CDC: Home Pool and Hot Tub Water Treatment and Testing. Read 2026-11-15.
Check the CDC guidance
CDC recommends not using cyanuric acid or chlorine products with cyanuric acid in hot tubs.
Source: CDC: Home Pool and Hot Tub Water Treatment and Testing. Read 2026-11-15.
Keep the model details
Use the maker’s manual for the exact hot tub model. Compare store-stated part numbers before you order a filter.
For electrical and gas work, use a licensed pro.
Browse hot tub care ↗Questions before you start
Which chemical directions apply?
Follow the label on the exact product.
Who should do electrical work?
Use a licensed pro.