Sunstar spa and hot tub cover winterizing tips
Even if you don’t condition your top vinyl every month, we recommend you give one good treatment just before snow or ice. If possible, treat during the winter too.
Our Vinyl Conditioning Creme keeps the vinyl supple and avoids drying out from harsh winter weather.
After every snow fall or ice storm, use a soft broom to remove the accumulation from your Spa Top® — this will help preserve your foam cores, and a broom won’t damage the vinyl.
Handle tie-down straps and handles with care, because in really cold climates, even though our top vinyl is rated to a -20 degree cold crack, and the bottom vinyl to a -40 degree cold crack, vinyl won’t stretch.
For added security in windy and storm conditions, consider using our Hold-Down Straps® which lock down tight.
Remove foam cores from the vinyl encasement. Mix two gallons of water, a teaspoon of mild dishwashing soap and one cup of bleach. With a soft bristle brush, scrub the inside of the encasement thoroughly.
Then take a wash cloth and wipe down each foam core. Rinse both well. Place the encasement in the sun and foam cores in the shade to dry. (Do not put foam cores in the sun – they will melt!)
Once everything is dry, spray the cores and inside the encasement with a mildew inhibitor like Pine Sol®. Allow all to dry completely, then reassemble. The key here is to maintain proper water chemistry to avoid mildew.
If you are using WD-40 to free the Sure-Locs, try using a Q-tip to keep the WD-40 away from your wood cabinet. (It can damage the finish.)