What to use to brush snow off the cover

[Cdn HockeyPuck]

Now that snow is falling, I am debating on what to use to get the snow off the cover. I don't want to use a shovel because that would damage the cover.
Would a snow brush for cars be good? Or maybe a soft driveway broom.

I can hear all the people in warm climates chuckling...

[Chas]

I have seen this one asked before - and if I recall correctly, the answers ranged from a drafting table brush, to a soft push-broom, to a swimming pool brush on a 6' pool handle, and so on.

I'm sure that one of the frozen-brained crowd will come along here soon.



This is a car washing brush, available at auto parts stores.




 8-)

[Zep]

how 'bout this?

[size=14]Snow Broom or Sno Brum - Non-Scratching Auto Snow Removal[/size]



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Forget the Brush, Get the BRuM
Telescoping handle provides plenty of reach - 46"
Provides an oversized foam head - 6" by 17"
Does not scratch paint
The SNO BRuM offers a way to quickly sweep snow off a vehicle and away from the user. Perfect for sport utility vehicles and minivans where reaching across the width of the vehicle with a typical snow brush is often not possible.

With the SnoBRuM, drivers can easily push even heavy, wet snow off the roof, hood and trunk without scratching the paint or harming the finish of any vehicle.

Great for spa covers too!  



The durable molded polyethylene foam head has been lab-tested for non-abrasiveness, freeze resistance, center load stress and durability to achieve the highest ratings in all tests. The oversized head (6" x 17") is the largest snow remover available. The high-impact plastic face plate is recessed into the foam to prevent contact with the vehicle. The aluminum telescoping handle has special cold resistant nylon threads and extends from 27" to 46".
 
Price: $19.95

http://cozywinters.com/shop/sno-brum.html?source=base

[dax]

Zep beat me to it.  I bought the Snow Brum last year (I think Bonibelle recommended it to me) and it works great on both cars and tub covers.

[Cdn HockeyPuck]

yes, that's what I'm looking for... cool  8-)

[Chas]

I am SOOOO glad I live where I live....





 8-)

[In Canada eh]

First of all don't listen to either Chas or Zep, Chas is from SoCal and Zep is in Dallas.  Neither one of them even knows what snow is


I use a soft bristle push broom to clear the snow off.

[Zep]

"First of all don't listen to either Chas or Zep, Chas is from SoCal and Zep is in Dallas.  
Neither one of them even knows what snow is"

lol....true........but maybe listen to dax....he says the thing is great!

[Spatech_tuo]

First of all don't listen to Zep, Zep is in Dallas.  

I know what you mean. I tend to roll my eyes when cowboy fans talk!!

Go Skins!!!

[Zep]

re: "Go Skins!!!"

[COWBOY]

I LIVE IN NORTHERN OKLAHOMA AND DON'T GET A TON OF SNOW BUT AT TIMES CAN GET 6 TO 8 INCHES. THIS WILL BE MY FIRST WINTER TO HAVE A HOT TUB. I PLAN TO KEEP A CHEAP LIGHT WEIHT PLASTIC TARP ON MINE & REMOVE SNOW ALL AT ONCE BY REMOVING THE TARP.

[Chas]

This is not a good idea. A plastic tarp on top of a vinyl cover will do damage if the sun comes out. All it takes would be a good sunny day or two.

If you want to cover the cover, use fabric or mesh.

 8-)

[Cdn HockeyPuck]

Wow this site is great for all the good advice and experience!  

Well, last night I had to clean 1" (2.5cm) of snow off of the cover so I used a wide broom. It worked well and because it was wide, it didn't take long to clean the cover off. I may just stick with this unless someone can convince me otherwise.

On another note it was really cool being in the tub with snow falling. Now I see what everyone was talking about.

[tonyp]

I LIVE IN NORTHERN OKLAHOMA AND DON'T GET A TON OF SNOW BUT AT TIMES CAN GET 6 TO 8 INCHES. THIS WILL BE MY FIRST WINTER TO HAVE A HOT TUB. I PLAN TO KEEP A CHEAP LIGHT WEIHT PLASTIC TARP ON MINE & REMOVE SNOW ALL AT ONCE BY REMOVING THE TARP.

I do that but only when snow or ice is expected.  I don't leave it on otherwise.

[dax]

"First of all don't listen to either Chas or Zep, Chas is from SoCal and Zep is in Dallas.  
Neither one of them even knows what snow is"

lol....true........but maybe listen to dax....he says the thing is great!

Listen to me?  Can you email my wife and tell her that?  

I live in eastern PA.  We get our fair share of snow.  Although last year not so much.  This year....  time will tell.