Cleaning cover?

[kacrab10]

Does anyone have a recommendation on what to use to clean the spa cover that won't damage or dry it? The used tub we purchased has been in a shaddy wooded area and the top needs a GOOD scrubbin'!  I wasn't sure if just good ole soap and water would due or if that would be bad and dry it out?  THANKS AGAIN!

[BlueMoon2U]

I clean my cover often enough that I just use plain water and a soft scrub brush if needed. If I do it really often, I just use a chamois cloth and keep rinsing it out in a bucket of water. If yours is beyond that, you might try an all-purpose non-toxic biodegradeable cleaner that is a degreaser. We have one here called Holy Cow, you probably have others.

When you get your cover clean and it is nice and dry, you may want to consider applying a coat of 303 Aerospace Protectant. There is nothing like it, in my opinion. It really protects the vinyl and keeps it much cleaner too. It lasts for quite a while before it needs to be applied again. I get mine at the local marine supplies store, you can also find it on the Internet. It's good for a lot of things besides spa covers.

Blue

[kacrab10]

Thanks, Blue!

[Mr._Bubbles]

I use 303 too, works good.

[dax]

Clean my cover with something called Simple Green, which does a fantastic job.  Then the 303.  Highly recommended!

[webboy]

I use a generic car wash soap, soft brush. Works great.

[Zep]

what about armoral on the outside of the hot tub cover?

bad? good?

[Hillbilly Hot Tub]

Bad....It is a petrolium based product and petrolium destroys vinyl. After I learned this I stopped using it on my car, boat, camper and have changed to 303. 303 is really great stuff.

[Zep]

"Bad....It is a petrolium based product and petrolium destroys vinyl"

Wow Hillbilly thanks....thats almost wierd because isn't Armarol
one of the most popular cleaners for such things?

I will get some of this "303" you speak of....is that the one made by STP?

[Zep]

303 Convertible Top Cleaner is not a soap or detergent. It contains no silicones or petroleum solvents so it’s safe wherever you use it. It’s non-toxic, non-flammable, non-hazardous, and 99% bio-degradable. It has no harsh chemicals or offensive smell. You can use this same product on carpet, wood, fabric, metal, even fruit and vegetables! One cleaner works on all these surfaces. 303 Convertible Top Cleaner is as gentle as water because colloids occur naturally. But the combination of ingredients in 303 Convertible Top Cleaner activates those colloids so they attack and break up dirt, oil, grease, and dust. Remember, colloidal action is strong enough to break up oil slicks on the ocean. If this cleaner doesn’t work, nothing will!

303 Convertible Top Cleaner may be the only cleaner you need for your vehicle and around your house. It’s powerful, versatile formula makes it easy to use and more effective than chemical cleaners. Use it regularly on your fabric or vinyl convertible top to keep it looking new.

To keep your vinyl top protected between cleanings, try 303 Aerospace Protectant. 303 is famous for this revolutionary product that locks out the sun, the rain and contaminates like nothing else. For your fabric top, we recommend 303 High Tech Fabric Guard to prevent fade and filth for up to 3 years.

32 oz


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[Hillbilly Hot Tub]

Thats the stuff. We sell just the aerospace protectant since mild detergent will clean the cover, then apply the protectant.

I was surprised about armoral also. Our cover dealer informed us not to use it, they would void the warranty. We have to use what they offer, saddle soap (pain in the butt) or 303 on the covers. Since then I use it on everything and like it much better.

www.303products.com