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I promise not to neglect it again.
I probably would use a tub cleaning product like swirl away to really clean out the plumbing. Then dump the water AND throw out the filters. I would fill again, run the pumps to rinse and dump the water again. Buy new filters, fill up the tub and continue with as new refill.
I would hit the tub with a cup of dichlor and let it sit in the tub for at least 24 hours making sure that you run the pumps for a minimum of 1 hour during that time. I would also make sure to turn every knob - diverter, air and what have you occasionally to make the water hit EVERYWHERE in the valve. I would also get a solution of bleach and water and wash down all the surface areas not in the water (maybe a couple of times).I probably would use a tub cleaning product like swirl away to really clean out the plumbing. Then dump the water AND throw out the filters.I would fill again, run the pumps to rinse and dump the water again.Buy new filters, fill up the tub and continue with as new refill.
Since you promised ... I would hit the tub with a cup of dichlor and let it sit in the tub for at least 24 hours making sure that you run the pumps for a minimum of 1 hour during that time. I would also make sure to turn every knob - diverter, air and what have you occasionally to make the water hit EVERYWHERE in the valve. I would also get a solution of bleach and water and wash down all the surface areas not in the water (maybe a couple of times).I probably would use a tub cleaning product like swirl away to really clean out the plumbing. Then dump the water AND throw out the filters.I would fill again, run the pumps to rinse and dump the water again.Buy new filters, fill up the tub and continue with as new refill.
ok sorry but that is what happens when you neglect your tub. I don't even bother adding and shock or anything your water is too far gone as far as I am concerned.
Yes the water may be too far gone but you MUST hit it hard with chlorine before draining because you will not be able to get 100% of the water out of the spa. If you're going to leave some behind you don't want it to be the slimy water but you want it to be sanitized slimy water. Start with a good sized shock before your first drain.
Deosn't the swirl away sanitize?