Filter cartridge cleaning

[sandyb]

Can anyone suggest a product or home recipe for cleaning fiber cartridges? All that “sun tan lotion, and body oil” gets trapped in the filter media, i’d Like to soak them prior to cleaning with a strong stream of water.
Thanks in advance
Sandy

 

[frogabog]

Dishwasher detergent. Cascade, etc.

Soak in a bucket if possible (most large cartridges won't fit) for a day or so.

Find a tall bucket?

 

[Texas Splash]

Some might use a garbage can for soaking, but it is a lot of water and cleaner. TSP is another product commonly used to help clean-off oils and residue. I use a spray nozzle to give my pleates a good pressure cleaning.

 

[PoolGate]

I wonder if the cartridges would fit in a dishwasher if all the racks were removed. Hmm....