Frustrating Floaters in our Barefoot hot tub

[McKinney]

Hello all, I have had a heck of a time getting these floaters out of the hot tub.

Long story short we had a friend of the family watch the house over Christmas. The hot tub was used, a lot. They tried to read the directions on how to clean it and ended up using stuff. I don't know what they used. I have emptied the tub once and refilled since then because of these floaters. And they just keep showing up. I can open the lid and have nothing on the water, once done using the jets these things are just floating around everywhere. Every once in awhile I'll open the lid and there will be some groupings of them that have sunk. they are flat, slippery organic gunk. I have no idea.

I just don't understand what could still be in the pipes after a pump and refill so I thought I would come to the place with all the answers. How do we go about maybe deep cleaning a hot tub?

I have added pictures for reference, thanks!

 

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[McKinney]

OK thanks!

 

[jseyfert3]

Biofilms starting to flake off was my guess. I just did an Ahh-some purge on my new-to-me used tub a month ago. Tons of stuff came out. I have pictures here: Just Bought a 26' Intex - Looking for suggestions on upgrades as I start the planning/build process

 

[McKinney]

Ok Update!
Here are some up-close pictures behind the jet sleeves and of the gunk on the jets. I thought Ahh-some would have cleaned this out?

After further inspection, it looks like each of these "grey soft gaskets" have build upon them. I tried to use a vinegar wash to clean them and a nylon brush but had no success. Any suggestions on these? I have removed all of the jets in the tub to get a better look at these seals?

Thanks for the help. Phase one completed.

 

[Arizonarob]

You may need to do more then one purge with Ahh-some to get it fully clean.

 

[PoolBrews]

You can soak the removed parts in a TSP/Water solution overnight and that should remove any hidden gunk on them. You can pick up TSP at most local stores - I get mine at Lowes.

 

[Arizonarob]

More reading.

 

[McKinney]

Holy cats that was thorough. I also received feedback from Ahh-some that a 24-hour soak might be in my best interest. So the next step is to fill it up and purge one more time with a 24-hour sit. I will update over the weekend.