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Caring for Your CedarUpdated 7 hours ago

Your Cedar Tub is a natural wood product paired with a stainless steel liner, and a little routine care keeps both looking and performing their best for years. Cedar is built to weather and develop character over time this guide covers what's normal, what needs doing, and how to look after the wood and liner properly.


At a glance: cedar care schedule

TaskHow often
Wipe stainless steel linerAfter each use
Sanitise waterPer fill / ongoing (more often for Duo)
Change waterMonthly, or sooner with frequent/two-person use
Pat exterior dry after rainAs needed (outdoor units)
Check seams and fittingsPeriodically

Understanding your cedar

Cedar is a living material, and some changes are features, not faults:

  • The exterior will naturally weather and develop character over time. Surface variation and natural grain are part of the material.
  • On first fill, minor seeping at the wood seams is completely normal. Cedar absorbs water and swells to seal gaps within 24–48 hours. Leave the tub filled and monitor only empty if leaking is significant.

Step-by-step

After each use

  1. Wipe the stainless steel liner with a damp cloth to keep it clean.
  2. Replace the lid to keep debris out and hold temperature.

Caring for the wood exterior

  1. Keep the cedar free of built-up dirt with a soft, damp cloth as needed.
  2. Never use abrasive cleaners, pressure washers, or harsh chemicals on the cedar as they strip and damage the natural surface.
  3. If your tub is outdoors, pat the exterior dry with a soft cloth after rain where possible.

Ongoing water care

  1. Use a compatible sanitiser to maintain water quality.
  2. Replace the water monthly with regular use, or sooner as needed.
  3. With higher-frequency or two-person use on the Duo, sanitise more regularly.

For full water guidance, see Water Care Maintenance.


Signs something's off

  • Seam seeping beyond 48 hours — initial swelling should have sealed the wood by now; if significant leaking continues, contact support
  • Persistent dark staining or soft spots on the wood — may indicate trapped moisture; let the exterior dry fully and monitor
  • Liner discolouration — usually a water-care issue; check sanitiser levels and change frequency

For genuine leaks or anything beyond normal first-fill seeping, head to Troubleshooting.


Tips & extras

  • Resist the urge to "fix" a new tub that seeps slightly on first fill; swelling is the cedar doing exactly what it's meant to. Patience over the first 48 hours saves an unnecessary return.
  • If positioning outdoors, a sheltered spot that limits prolonged direct rain will keep the cedar looking its best for longer.
  • Cedar's weathering is part of its character embrace the patina rather than trying to keep it factory-new.
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