Cleaning and Maintenance

Cleaning and Maintenance
Before First Time Use
The Pump Circulation System needs to be flushed and drained before using an Ella’s Walk-in Bathtub for the first time. To flush the bathtub,
combine 2 cups of white vinegar and 2 cups of water. Then, fill the bathtub with water to reach an inch above the highest jets. Add the vinegar/water
mixture, and run the bathtub for 10 minutes. Since the air and hydro system are plumbed, it is not necessary to flush after each bath.
To remove construction debris, use a mild detergent. More stubborn debris may be removed with denatured alcohol or Clorox Soft Scrub cleaner.
Additionally, light scratches and dulled areas may be restored to their original luster by polishing the surface with a fine grade, automotive type
cleaning and polishing compound, such as Turtle Wax brand products.
Suggested Monthly Cleaning Instructions
It is recommended that the pump’s inlet cover is cleaned and the pump circulation system is flushed once a month. You can clean out the pump's inlet
cover (image below) by unscrewing the cover counter clockwise and removing any hair and debris from the cover. When the inlet cover is cleaned,
screw the cover back into place. Never operate the system with the cover off because the pump creates a strong suction which may result in damage
to the pump or a possible injury.
Inlet Cover
Suggested Cleaning Materials
We recommend cleaning your walk-in bathtub once a month using a 1:1 ratio of white vinegar and water. Combine 2 cups of white vinegar and 2
cups of water. Then, fill the bathtub with water to reach an inch above the highest jets. Add the vinegar/water mixture, and run the bathtub for 10
minutes. You may also use the following cleaning products on your Ella’s Walk-in bathtub: