Pool filter cartridges. How to clean

[RTonk]

I have a Pool cartridge that has to be cleaned, rather than just rinsing it off.
What kind of solvent do I use?
Thanks, RTonk

[mas985]

TSP works the best for me but it can be hard to find the real stuff anymore. They have a substitute now that is more environmentally friendly but like most things, it doesn't work very well.

[CarlD]

A lot of people used to soak them in electric dishwasher detergent.

[Aquaman802]

If you have access to a pressure washer, try pressure washing it

[mas985]

I would avoid a powered pressure washer. A standard hose with a nozzle is fine but most pressure washers have enough power to easily tear the fabric in a cartridge filter.

[PoolDoc]

Here are the instructions you need:

Cleaning-your-Cartridge-Filter-without-Damaging-It! (http://www.poolforum.com/pf2/showthread.php?18044)

Using a pressure washer can destroy cartridges instantly. Here are some 2013 pics of cartridges at a local fitness center that had been pressure washed:

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-K0wZsEpx8Oc/UxZfjWhOXiI/AAAAAAAAGXo/Z4n043Lyfgk/s800/IMGP0724.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-M_DScE6G5-g/UxZfjfrbkqI/AAAAAAAAGXk/Dxce8GBWqOg/s800/IMGP0725.jpg

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Eg2v2JrEW5A/UxZfje4GcRI/AAAAAAAAGXg/5SaDx0xGKHE/s800/IMGP0724-detail.jpg

These were very expensive StaRite System3 cartridges. They had multiple filters, and had to spend over $2,000 buying a single new set for all filters.

[CarlD]

No, I would NEVER pressure-wash a cartridge. Better to soak it in a container with electric dishwasher detergent then rinse it with a hose.
My rather small pressure washer can easily strip paint and even splinter wood surfaces if held too close.