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Most spa problems are caused by poor or insufficient filtration. A filter that is operating properly helps keep water clean by capturing the suspended particles. When the filter is dirty or clogged, the filter’s efficiency and water circulation will be adversely affected and the water quality will deteriorate becoming dull and lifeless. Most domestic spas have a cartridge filter. Check your owner’s manual for detailed information on how to remove the cartridge element for cleaning. Typically, you should clean the cartridge every 4 – 6 weeks.
What you need to do:

Remove the cartridge element.
Rinse with a garden hose to remove loose debris. A hose-end nozzle is best – a pressure washer has too much pressure. (Note: this will not eliminate the accumulated oils)
Every time you clean your cartridge element, use SpaGuard Filter Brite as per directions on the sachet. This will dissolve the built-up oils and dirt.
Thoroughly rinse the cartridge element again and allow it to dry before being returned to service. We recommend that you have two sets of cartridge elements so while one set is being cleaned and allowed to dry the other set can be in service, thus eliminating periods of time when the spa has to be taken out of commission.
Return the cartridge element to the filter housing.
Replace the cartridge element as often as recommended by the manufacturer or your SpaGuard Dealer.
Use SpaGuard Polysheen weekly. Some particles of debris are microscopic and too small for the filter to catch. Polysheen will help bind these particles together making them larger and therefore easier for the filter to remove, creating crystal clear water.

Dosage Rates Product Pack How Often Target Dosage Filter Brite 100g 4 - 6 weeks n/a 100g per 20 litres of water Polysheen 1ltr Initial Weekly n/a n/a 20ml per 1,000 litres 10ml per 1,000 litres