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Rinse it often,..........
handle it carefully - a lift is good, but not if it tears at the hinge - be aware of how the others in your family are handling the cover, where they set it down, etc.
But one simple step can make a huge difference in the life of any spa cover, from any company: leave the cover open for at least ten minutes after you add any type of sanitizer or shock. Let it gas off.