Getting a new hot tub is one of the most fun experiences a household can have. It is a great way to relax after a long day at work and can mean hours of enjoyment when you have friends over. However, to have a useable hot tub requires a high functioning hot tub cover to protect it. This often means replacing the stock accessories that came with the hot tub and buying quality supplies that will extend the life of your favorite pastime.
Secure Fasteners
You do not just have to live in a windy area to need secure fasteners on your hot tub cover. Secure fasteners are not just there to be an extra bit of work necessary after a good time; they are a way of keeping your hot tub safe and clean. Secure fasteners keep dirt, debris, and pests, such as mice, birds and bugs, out of the water and prevent the cover from slipping and sliding or flapping around in the breeze, preventing wear and tear on the cover itself.
Heat Sealed
A proper hot tub cover is not a tarp. Apart from keeping out bugs and leaves, hot tub covers have the additional task of insulating your Jacuzzi. This keeps cost down on the automated temperature control units.
Easy Open
Most hot tub covers are going to be heavy. This is for many different reasons, most of which have a lot to do with keeping your hot tub temperature regulated. However, a heavy hot tub cover is not a lot of fun to use. Especially for women, a heavy hot tub cover can almost not be worth the effort to lug around trying to open and close it. That is why easy access handles are so important. You should be able to open the flaps of your hot tub cover and enjoy yourself immediately, without having to break into a sweat.
Reinforced Lining
The reason a lot of stock covers wear out so quickly is because they are not properly lined. Inside, your hot tub cover is a heavy foam, meant to insulate. If it is not properly sealed inside with a reinforced plastic, that foam soaks up water quickly. This means not only a heavier hot tub cover but also the potential for mold and bugs making a home in what is now a perfect environment for them.