Poolife® Backwash Filter Cleaner
Product Overview
Standard backwashing rinses loose dirt, but stripping bound oils and mineral scale requires a dedicated chemical wash.
Water flow drops and tank pressure creeps up when bather oils, cosmetics, and calcium bind to filter media beyond what water alone can flush out. Formulated in a concentrated 1 QT bottle, Poolife Backwash Filter Cleaner chemically dissolves stubborn grease and scale across sand, DE, and cartridge systems to restore baseline flow rates.
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Benefits & What Makes It Different
Dual Acid & Surfactant Action
Emulsifies sticky sunscreen and organic bather waste while breaking down mineral scale that binds sand grains and grid fabric.
Multi-System Versatility
Safe for routine addition during sand filter backwash cycles or diluted as a standalone soak for cartridge elements and DE fingers.
Lowers Operating Pressure
Restores flow rates through clean media, reducing backpressure strain and electrical draw on your pool circulation pump.
Product Details
Hydrochloric acid and surfactant blend
Use 8 oz to 1 QT depending on filter size and application method (backwash injection vs. soak)
Compatibility
- Compatible with sand, DE, and cartridge filters
- Safe for use with chlorine, bromine, and saltwater sanitation systems
When To Use This
Pro Tip
If using this on a sand filter, give it at least 8 to 12 hours of dwell time inside the tank. Turning the pump back on too quickly flushes the chemical out before it has time to break up caked-on oils.
Common Questions & Instructions
How do I apply Poolife Backwash Filter Cleaner to a sand filter?
With the pump running and the filter backwashing, slowly pour the recommended dosage from the 1 QT bottle into the skimmer. Turn off the pump once the cleaner enters the tank, let it soak for several hours to dissolve grease, then resume backwashing until the sight glass clears.
Can this filter cleaner be used on cartridge elements or DE grids?
Yes. Remove the cartridges or DE assembly and submerge them in a diluted solution of cleaner and water within a large plastic tub. Allow the elements to soak overnight before thoroughly hosing them off with fresh water.
How often should I clean my pool filter with this specialty chemical?
For typical residential pools, use this cleaner midway through the heavy swim season and again during pool winterization to prevent oils from hardening on the media over the off-season.
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Order this item by 2 PM Central on a weekday, and we'll have it on your driveway by evening. Same-day delivery is FREE to every ZIP in our DFW coverage area — no minimum — or it's free with our weekly service plan.
