Filter maintenance is a important part of your spa maintenance. Normal weekly filter cleaning is required as
directed by the spa manufacturer when using EcoOne products.
Filter Cartridge life and its effectiveness depends on proper maintenance. A dirty spa filter has the potential to
increase the load on the water pump motor and reduces the effectiveness of the water heater. During use,
filter media begins to lose its filtration ability because it becomes clogged with particles and other contaminants.
This causes the water pump to work harder in order to push the water through the spa filter and can result in
damage to the pump and motor and/or rupture the filter. A ruptured hot tub filter allows particles and
contaminants to freely circulate throughout the water and deposit on anything with which they come into contact.
1. Rinsing the filter weekly. The filter cartridge should be cleansed of coarse dirt and debris by washing inside
and out with a garden hose or your sink sprayer. Apply the water stream at a 45 degree angle and spray
between each filter pleats to make sure all foreign matter is dislodged.
2. Filter cartridges should be cleaned with a filter cleaning product at least once every month or more often if
necessary. The cleaners will remove the organic materials and dirt from the pores of the filter.
3. We recommend having 2 (sets) filters. Use the second filter while cleaning the first. Use a bucket or large
pitcher to soak the filter overnight in the cleaner. Rinse the filter thoroughly and let dry before reinstalling. The
drying allows the pores to tighten and give better filtering results.
4. Manufacturers recommend that spa filters be replaced yearly. If rotating the spa filters, then every other
year. The life of your filter will depend upon your usage and maintenance.
Caution: Never use a power washer to clean spa filter cartridges, the high pressure water will
damage the filter media. Never use household bleach to clean filters. Although bleach may seem
to do an adequate job of cleaning, it degrades and weakens the fibers in most filter media, thereby
decreasing the useful life of the hot tub filter.
The Manufacturer says use the Cleanser weekly, and this page says once a month. Who is right?
The frequency of cleaning with a cleanser is dependent upon spa usage and age of the filter. If your filter is
restricting water flow, then using a cleanser more often will help. If you want the highest quality water, then
cleaning the filter weekly will help. There are many factors that affect water quality, but clean, well functioning
filters will make a difference. Excessive cleaning or improper cleaning can also damage the filter and shorten
the life of the filter. My recommendations are a guide for minimum maintenance, while manufacturers usually
recommend the maximum maintenance. What works for you, will be based on your commitment to maintenance
and the water quality you want.
Filter Maintenance
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