Spa Filters

Your filters will last longer if you take good care of them. This means routinely taking them out and giving them a thorough rinse with the hose, usually once a week or when they look dirty. As well, you should soak your filters regularly in a filter cleaning solution, such as SpaGuard Filter Brite. This will help get rid of a lot of the oils and grime that can build up.

How to Clean your Filter Cartridge(s)

To extend the life of your cartridge(s), buy two sets and rotate usage. When one set needs to be cleaned, replace it with the other clean set. This gives you plenty of time to clean the cartridges and then dry them out completely while still enjoying your spa. When the cartridge dries, the weave of the fabric becomes tighter, allowing it to capture smaller debris.

You do not want to be too overzealous when cleaning your filters. While they should be cleaned regularly and thoroughly, you should only need to soak them in a filter-cleaner a maximum of once a month, depending on usage and the appearance of the filter. Never use a pressure washer or a brush to clean a filter, as these can weaken or rip the filter media. Do not use any type of soap or foaming detergent on a filter either, as you will never see the end of bubbles in your spa. As well, do not clean your filter in the dishwasher, as they may become warped and unusable.

You can usually tell that you need a new filter when:
1. The time you can go between cleanings gets shorter and shorter.
2. You notice tears or rips in the material of the filter.
3. The pressure of the jets seems to have diminished. Check the pressure coming from the jets without the filters in place and compare it to when they are in place. If the difference in pressure is significant and your filters were just cleaned, this may indicate that they need replacing.

Types of Spa Filters

There are many different sizes and shapes of filters available, just as there are many different kinds of spas and hot tubs. Filters can range in size from 25 square feet of pleated fabric right up to 150 square feet. There are several spa manufacturers that use the same size of filter, but it is always a good idea to know what type of filter your spa requires. Below is a list of the more common filters and their dimensions