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Here’s what you need to do (does not work for all filter types):

If you are on a private well with high iron content or excess hardness, or your city supply contains high amounts of impurities, cleaning your sediment (pre-)filter on a regular basis is a great way to extend its lifespan. In other words: Especially if you are going to use the water for drinking you want to make sure that the filtration is up to standards and can compete with a brand-new cartridge. And although bleach does a great job at disinfection, there is no guarantee that bacteria, mold, mildew or any other harmful germs will not accumulate inside your filter without you noticing. What’s more, through cleaning you won’t be able to remove all the trapped contaminants so replacing your old filter with a new one will eventually need to happen. While some such as synthetic fiber-pleated sediment filters can be cleaned well to restore filtration speed and effectiveness, others like most paper models are less suited for this.Īlso, you should consider if the whole cleaning process is really worth your time, opposed to simply making annual or biannual replacements that are going to cost you $40 in total. Roll up paper layer tightly and secure with nylon tiesįirst of all, if and how you can clean your water filter depends on what type you are using.Scrub paper layer using a brush and bleach solution.Rinse off all rough dirt from paper and charcoal core.