Jacuzzi Covers - How To Preserve?

[Abetterway]

Vinyl jacuzzi covers - how to preserve them to last longer? The last one lasted only 2 1/2 years. Does anyone know how to make them last longer? Situated in a sunny location. The vinyl dries out. Instructions say to apply saddle soap 2x/month. I applied it every 1 1/2 months, but it did not help much. Manufacturer doesn't help much - they prefer to sell me a new cover (skin) every few years. Can you help, please?

Thanks.

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[hottubdan]

Vinyl jacuzzi covers - how to preserve them to last longer? The last one lasted only 2 1/2 years. Does anyone know how to make them last longer? Situated in a sunny location. The vinyl dries out. Instructions say to apply saddle soap 2x/month. I applied it every 1 1/2 months, but it did not help much. Manufacturer doesn't help much - they prefer to sell me a new cover (skin) every few years. Can you help, please?

Thanks.

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303 aerosspace vinyl protectant.

[Roger]

Vinyl jacuzzi covers - how to preserve them to last longer? The last one lasted only 2 1/2 years. Does anyone know how to make them last longer? Situated in a sunny location. The vinyl dries out. Instructions say to apply saddle soap 2x/month. I applied it every 1 1/2 months, but it did not help much. Manufacturer doesn't help much - they prefer to sell me a new cover (skin) every few years. Can you help, please?

Thanks.

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I wash mine with soap and water a few times a year and apply a generous coat of 303 vinyl protectant after. It is now 5 years old but close to being ready for new.

[Dr. Spa]

The other thing worth mentioning is the actual quality of the cover. A poor quality cover, cheap thread that quickly rots away, vinyl with little natural resistance to UV, foam poorly sealed, simply wont last a long time, no matter what you do to it.