Yellow Ring

[The_Pa._Lady]

Never had this before.  I just noticed a yellow ring around my tub where the water line was, I say was, because the water had been at a higher level and some evaporated.  It wipes clean, except for a strip about 2 inches that won't come clean.  Also, when I went to clean my filters, they had a yellow residue on them, cleaned up pretty good, but not 100%.  Chemicals are good.  

We do use soft water to fill and then put in what my dealer recommends to harden it.  

What do you experienced tubbers say it could be?  

Thank you.

[pg_rider]

I got this too, after about a week of using my new tub.  Chems were all good, filter is clean... I think it's just oils that build up over time.  I tossed a scum ball under my filter cover and all has been well since -- no more ring.

[Webini]

Never had this before.  I just noticed a yellow ring around my tub where the water line was, I say was, because the water had been at a higher level and some evaporated.  It wipes clean, except for a strip about 2 inches that won't come clean.  Also, when I went to clean my filters, they had a yellow residue on them, cleaned up pretty good, but not 100%.  Chemicals are good.  

We do use soft water to fill and then put in what my dealer recommends to harden it.  

What do you experienced tubbers say it could be?  

Thank you.

The Mr Clean Magic Eraser is your friend for this issue.  Get them at any grocery store for a couple of bucks.  It will take the ring right off and not harm the shell finish.

The ring is fairly normal from body oils and such.

[Vanguard]

Microfiber cloths work well at cleaning and polishing as well.  

[hottub.pool_boy]

Generally a fresh fill problem. Should only experience for a day or so. Unless there's really oilly bathers.

[bosco0633]

buy a scum ball and it will eliminate surface oils.