Maintenance Guides / Pool & Hot Tub

Clean Swim Spa Jet Nozzles & Intake Screens

Difficulty: easyTime: 45 mins

Why it matters

Clogged jets reduce hydrotherapy benefit and force pump overwork; dirty screens cause algae blooms and filter strain.

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How to do it

  • 1

    Turn off pump and power to the spa

  • 2

    Remove intake screen basket and rinse under hose; replace if torn

  • 3

    Remove jet nozzles (if removable) and soak in white vinegar for 30 min to dissolve mineral buildup

  • 4

    Rinse nozzles, reinstall, turn pump back on, and run jets for 5 min to clear lines