How to Clean a Home Water Sand Filtration System

Sand water filters are virtually the most effective form you can use in your home. From time to time, however, excessive dirt and grime can build up and take away from it's efficiency and your water's purity. Fortunately, you can usually buy filter cleaner from the retailer or manufacturer where you bought your filter. After you've purchased the cleaner product, cleaning your filter is easy.

Things You'll Need

• filter cleaner from your manufacturer

Instructions

How to clean a home water sand filtration system

1. Start by turning off the filter and shutting off all valves. Take the lid off the pump and pour the filter cleaner into the strainer pot inside.

2. Put the lid back on and reconnect all valves.

3. Turn the multi-port to the backwash setting and then leave on for eight seconds, or long enough for the cleaner to move from the pot to the filter. Then turn the filter completely off.

4. Leave all valves closed and the filter off for twenty-four hours and then open all valves and backwash until the water runs clear.