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Water filters are usually replaced every few weeks or months. These used filters are then thrown away without hesitation. They are not expensive to replace and therefore people usually don’t think that they can actually be cleaned and reused. More specifically, the filter cartridges can be cleaned, making the water filters usable again. This in turn saves money.
To clean the cartridges properly, you will need: a little uric acid, two plastic buckets, and some protective gear and clothing. Muratic acid can be purchased from your local hardware or construction store, it doesn’t cost just a few dollars.
Here’s how to do it:
- Make sure the container or plastic bucket is large enough for the cartridge to lie horizontally. Then pour half a gallon of water into it.
- Add a glass of acid to the water and make sure you are outdoors when you do this. Alternatively, stay in a well-ventilated room.
- Remove the element from the filter and clean it if possible first with clean water so that the extra dirt goes away straight away.
- Place the cartridge in a bucket of water and acid and let it soak for about a week and remove any remaining debris.
- When the rust is completely removed from the cartridge, remove it from the bucket and then put it in the other bucket containing clean water.
- Finally, rinse under running water.
By following these steps, you will be able to easily reuse your water filters and save some money. Don’t forget that it costs more to buy new filters each time than to buy hydrochloric acid once, as acidic water can be used several times. You just need to keep them in a safe place until the next use. You also help protect the environment by reusing them.
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Source by Marcia Gallik