How Do I Remove The Scum Ring Line From My Hot Tub?
Everyone enjoys relaxing in the comfort of their hot tub. Naturally our bodies have oil whether it be our skin and/or hair. Wearing products such as lotions, sunscreens, makeup or hair products in your hot tub can cause the "scum ring" around your hot tub wall. Scrubbing it off can be a hassle too, especially when you want to relax and enjoy your spa not constantly scrubbing the reoccurring ring off. There are so many products on the market today it's almost overwhelming trying to figure out what the best solution is. Well the pool experts are here to help!
Some sponges and cleaners you may come across say they'll do the job when they really don't. With a hot tub being a small body of water, spraying or adding additional chemicals to the scum ring can offset your hot tubs chemical balance costing you more in the long run when you or your pool tech are having to add additional chemicals to fix the imbalanced water levels. The Scum bug is an oil absorbing sponge that soaks up oils, scum, slime and grime from your hot tub walls. It also aids in keeping your water clear, eliminating cloudy water due to scum which it turn keeps your filter cleaner! The Scum Bug is super absorbent, so when you see it has collected a good amount of scum just ring it out. We recommend replacing your Scum Bug every so often when you see its getting worn.
Our other top scum ring eliminating recommendation is the Scum Turtle. These cute little turtles do the job. They absorb body oils producing the dreaded scum line and keep your water clear. The Scum Turtle can be washed and reused many times. It is made with a mesh material so when it brushes against your hot tub wall, it cleans off the scum residue. Unlike other spa cleaner sponges which require manual scrubbing, the Scum Turtle can swim happily on its own in your tub cleaning that unwanted oil collected scum line. You can also suction cup your little Scum Turtle to the side of the wall if you don't want it surfing your hot tub jet current.
The Scum Turtle has more perks than the Scum Bug having a reusable mesh cloth, being able to swim freely or being used manually and has a suction cup feature. None the less, these two products are our top choices as professional pool people. Either one will leave your pool looking great and get the job done so you can relax and lounge in your hot tub worry free!