how often should this be cleaned??
477552
Hi DD:I have six (6) of theses filter on my tanks I clean one every two weeks just to keep from loosing all my good bacteria. I use the water remove from the tank it is on and just gently rinse in the bucket. I give the sponge 4 squeeze's under the water, then put everything back. The good bacteria lives on the surfaces on the gass, in the filter and sponges and on the substrate. If you only have 1 or two I would clean less frequently. Hope this helps. Good luck and always use prime as your decorator.
477553
We clean ours about every 2 weeks. Although we do use our own media so cleaning amounts may vary.
477554
The carbon needs to be replaced once a month. The sponge needs to be rinsed once a month with de-chlorinated water, but should hold up for at least 6 months. The ceramic bio-cylinders will need to be rinsed with de-chlorinated water once a month but they will probably last at least a year. You should alternate between replacing the carbon and rinsing the other media every two weeks to keep the beneficial bacterial colonies at peak levels.
946678
I run mine 24/7. I just turn it off to clean it, then turn it back on again.
1439447
I check it every month, i have 4 dogs and 2 cats so mine may need more cleaning than u, but last time i cleaned it with just water hose and spray it down let dry and then put back in
774396
Hi,You usually would clean it with water and soap.Best regards,Customer service
1094918
I have cleaned it a couple times and it has worked fine. I assume after so long you will have to replace. I used it for 5 years.
255691
I have the same item for the same amount of time and have had no issues with it. I clean it after each use just to make sure it doesn't get clogged up.
2036269
I keep mine clean AND DRY all the time. I would soak it in a mild bleach solution, rinse well and dry it out completely.
1522531
I don't really clean it. I just wipe it out with a paper towel after each use.
24730
I hand wash mine most of the time, but like you I just don't feel like that gets it clean enough, so I run it through the dishwasher about once a week. No adverse effects so far. It has held up really well.
362961
I clean it out atleast once or twice a month give or take just depends on how dusty your house is. IF you have case Dust filters.
1279406
That is what i have been doing. I put it on the auto clean about once a week.In between I just brush it out.
2172747
Cleaning it about once a month should be good. You shouldn't have to replace it for years. There's an air tube hidden behind the discharge pipe.
1204294
Honestly, I am not sure about how to clean. I guess if I needed to, I would do a spot cleaning...with a gentle detergent like Woolite and a brush. That is my guess. I do not have a lot of traffic on that bench.....it is in my kitchen nook around my table with many ladder back chairs....so it is rarely used. I do love it still. I hope this helps!
2165114
I always put mine in a cup of soapy water and let it run for a minute, then rinsed and dried. It always seem to come clean. Hope this helps.
1667265
Not sure who you bought this from since this is a general forum. The pump must be cleaned on a weekly basis depending on the number of pets you have. You can review a nice video of how to do that here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYyTFv_u3Sw
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I clean out the inside with a damp q-tip. But, don't forget to replace the tip every 3 or 4 months, depending on how much you use it.
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I just wipe it clean once per week but I think the key is to use distilled water so deposits won't be an issue.