Raise a child up in the way he should go… and eventually he’ll take over the hot tub maintenance for you (like all the other household chores he will slowly inherit). So how do you integrate your little minion darlings into the hot tub care routine? One task at a time.

Start Small

Age five or six is the time that most kids start getting regular chores around the home. A great weekly hot tub associated chore at this age would be to have her wipe down the hot tub cabinetry to remove dirt and debris. Of course, it goes without saying (but we’ll say it anyway) that you should never leave your small child unattended around the hot tub, especially if the cover isn’t locked on.

As your child gets older, he or she can be more responsible with hot tub care, such as checking the water level and adding water with the hose when necessary (again, under supervision) or using the water vacuum to get debris out of the hot tub.

Testing the Water

As you test the hot tub water several times a week, it’s an easy way to show your child all that goes into caring for a hot tub. Little ones can help you dip the test strips in the water and work on their numbers by telling you the result. With older children, you can explain the importance of balance water pH to maintain a clean hot tub. And, with the right instruction, those teenagers can actually help to keep the pH where it should be (once you can fully trust them to handle the sanitizer chemicals).

You invested in this hot tub for your family’s enjoyment, so, as with your home, vehicles and anything else that is worth maintaining, your children need to learn the importance of responsible care for the luxuries they have. And appreciation for how hard you work to provide them with nice things.