Don't Let Oil and Lotion Build-Up: Clean Your Filter Regularly

Posted by Ronny Anderson
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Jan 29, 2016
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Falling debris is a constant problem for any pool owner even though it can be easily skimmed out. Most pool owners fail to realize the debris can be easily skimmed out but as soon as it touches the water in your pool, it contaminates it with microbes and dust particles. The Same cycle is also repeated every time a swimmer steps into the pool and besides microbes, there will also be an oil and lotion build-up.

This can be cleaned effectively with chlorine but high amounts of chlorine can harm your sensitive organs such as eyes and hence is not at all advisable. Regular cleaning of pool filters is an easy way to check oil and lotion build up; since filters need to be cleaned and maintained regularly, it is important to go for cartridge filters as they are comparatively easy to maintain.

Clean Your Filter Regularly

Cartridge filters can be easily installed and can be bought from various online pool filters suppliers

Following are the few steps which you should keep in mind before going for the installation-

  • Carefully calculate the capacity as well volume of your pool, it varies for different shapes. For rectangular pools multiply the volume with 7.5 and for round pools with 5.9 and this will give you the capacity of the pool in gallons. 
  • Ensure that there are pleats on the surface of your cartridge and check for its turnover over rate. Santana Filter Cartridges are popular amongst pool owners and are known for their durability and effective filtration.
In order to clean your cartridge filter, you just have to rinse the surface with a garden hose. This clears out oil and lotion blockage and also gets rid of dust particles. While spraying water, maintain moderate pressure as excessive pressure will push the impurities deeper into the surface. 

After every three months, cartridges should also be soaked in a non-foaming solution and the surface of the cartridge should be scrubbed with a brush. This is the more thorough form of cleaning your cartridge and it gets rid of every impurity stuck to its surface and should be immediately carried out in case you notice a change in the color of the cartridge. 

Durable, as well as cheap pool filters, are available on various online stores. These stores specialize in pool maintenance and provide with quality pool products; so now onwards, you don’t have to run from a shop to another as you can get an access to all kinds of pool equipment with just a click.
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