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How can I clean a pool filter cartridge outside of the cartridge housing?
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This is an effective and cost efficient way to clean your filter. You can purchase commercial cleaning products from a pool supply store, but I use powder dishwashing detergent. It works just as well for a fraction of the price (I recommend Cascade brand). You will need to soak the cartridge overnight for best results. You will need: 1) a clean 5 gallon bucket 2) Cascade dishwashing powder 3) a hose with a nozzle attachment Step 1) Turn off the power to the pump at the breaker. If you forget to replace the top to the filter housing and the pump runs overnight, you will wake up in the morning to an empty pool, a soaking wet yard and possibly a burnt out pool pump. Besides, there is no point in running the pump without the filter. Step 2) Spray up and down between the pleats of the filter at a 45 degree angle using a tight stream of water, removing as much debris as you can. Step 3) Pour 1 cup of Cascade into the bucket and fill with water halfway. Put the filter in and add water until you can cover over half of the filter. If you have a big enough container, you can soak the entire filter at one time. Step 4) If the filter is very dirty, let it soak for about 15 minutes, agitate the filter and flip it over. Soak 15 more minutes, agitate and remove from solution. Discard solution. (don't pour it on your grass) and repeat Steps 2 and 3 until the water starts to clear. If the filter is just a little dirty, soak half of the filter for a couple of hours, flip it over and soak for a couple of hours more. Trust me, you will know if you need to replace the solution. Step 5) Remove from solution. Check between pleats with your finger. If it feels slimy inside, the filter is still dirty. Rinse very well with water and replace cartridge. Restore power, start pump and check for leaks.
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