It says change every 2-4 weeks. What if the blue part gets too covered in green gook, is it OK to rinse that off and keep using it for the remainder?
209546
I'm not a good source of information but when it gets full of "gook" probably a lot of food, I toss it... I don't see any reason you can't rinse it off though i would do quick rinse with a cup of tank water to ensure you don't kill off live bio wheel down stream especially if you have a salt tank.
209547
I rinse mine all the time. No way am I gonna change them every two weeks. No problems yet.
209548
that`s what i do.my filter came with refillable cartridges that i put filter floss in and put them in front of the filter cartridges in the back of the filter and that seems to keep the green gook to a minimum. i change the cartidges every month or so
209549
Yes, you can rinse it. Just be sure to use cold water, never hot. When I had large Oscars I would have to clean the tank every two weeks and I would scrub the filters with my hand under cold water to clean them up. Now I have just one small Oscar so I just replace them once a month.
209550
as long as you don't have ick or veil fungus, yes you can rinse off and reuse...I like to make sure that it rinsed clear before I put the filter back in.
208083
I clean mine every 2-3 months, but I've only replaced the media once in the 14 months I've had it. Probably some people will say that's not enough, but my tank is still happy and healthy with no nitrogen issues.
1498855
From what I can see, you replace it. The container says to replace when it turns a certain color.
2173615
It says to replace it every three months. I write on the corner with a Sharpie the date I use it first. I cut the cloth (it's small) into four equal squares so that I don't use just the center of the larger piece. I snip a small slit in a corner and hang it on a suction cup hook in my shower so it dries between uses. You can use it daily if your skin tolerates it. Go slowly and see how it goes. I always use it with a cleanser, and that eases its abrasiveness. The cloth does not feel abrasive at all, so don't be fooled. It can rub your skin right off if you are too enthusiastic.
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the instructions say to change it every two week but with my 2 cats constantly drinking I have to change it every week due to hair or bugs getting in it. I did notice that when I use filtered water I can go for 2 weeks. When I use tap water it starts to smell like aquarium water within a week and slim build up on the walls. I bought the reusable filter so I run it under water to take off any slim and I am able to use it for a month.
180988
I cut it into two pieces. I have used the same piece for several months at least 4 times per week and it is still in good condition. Wash it in the sink with a little detergent and it stays clean.
284107
We change our filters every 6 months, which is the recommended time. There are only 2 of us in the household, so it might be necessary to change it more often--or less--depending on number of people on the system. I would not want to wait until I noticed a change in water taste or quality. Why take a chance of getting a case of the trots?
1287600
I use it frequently every 2-3 weeks. I just tighten up the package after using and keep it in the bathroom cabinet.
2229296
I would treat it as if it were a toothbrush and change it every 3 months. I bought 3, one for milk, one for juice, and one for water. The milk and juice ones I change every 11/2 month's.
2272956
I change it once a month. I have 3 cats and 1 dog. Fill up the tank every other day.
2160367
The directions advise you to change the filter every 2-4 weeks, but I find I can go 2 months. (one cat household)
2121900
I use a bottle every 4 months or so. It turns color to clear but I haven't noticed any change in performance.
1759577
Naturally, it depends on how much you use it, but we get at least a month or two out of each filter. We can tell by the taste when it needs to be changed.
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Hi. The directions on the box say to change it every 30 days for best results. I write the date 30 days from the date I placed the last one in my humidifier on the packaging of the next one, and so forth. :) They are exceedingly easy to use and work well for me. I also use a Honeywell filter and a Bacteriocide solution in mine to make sure nothing's growing. Change water completely daily as well, whether empty or not. We have a pool and it's really amazing what can grow in water over the winter time. Spring cleaning for that is in progress now as well. :)
564415
I have never had an issue with that. If you clean it out on a regular basis (I do it weekly) there should be no problem. I am very pleased with this product and have no complaints.
880000
mine go for 2 months, maybe a week or two less if water is not as soft. it starts to get kind of dirty smelling after that ive found. it could go for 3 months probably for someone else, i could see that.
80508
On our Maytag, there is a "Replace Filter" light that changes from Green to red. The packaging says says change every 6 months, but ours usually lasts a year on average before it turns red. I believe it is calculated on the number of gallons that passes through the filter. We are a house hold of 2 people and 2 dogs. It has average a year of usage consistently for 7 years. Now if you had a house hold of 4-5 people, it may last a shorter period. But I do believe it is based on the number of gallons that passes through the filter that triggers the change filter indicator.