Pool filter cleaning
for cartridge, DE, and sand filters.
Backwashing doesn't clean a filter, it just rinses one. Every cartridge needs an annual chemical soak, every DE filter needs a strip-and-recharge, every sand bed needs a deep clean or a replacement every four to six years. We do all three.
What’s included
- Cartridge chemical soak, overnight in dedicated cleaner, no shortcut acid baths
- DE filter teardown, manifold inspection, grid wash, DE recharge to spec
- Sand filter deep backwash + chemical degrease, or full sand replacement
- Pressure-gauge calibration and replacement if drifted
- Multiport valve inspection (most filter "problems" are actually valve problems)
- Element age + condition report, we tell you when to replace, not just when to clean
How it works
Tell us your filter type and last cleaning date. We will quote the work your filter needs.
Most cartridge cleans we do in our shop overnight, we drop a loaner element so your pool keeps running. DE and sand work happens on-site, 60–120 minutes.
Clean filter → clean baseline. We mark the new clean-pressure reading on the gauge with a sticker so you (or we) know when to clean next.
What to know about Utah pools
- Northern Utah hard water + heavy spring pollen = cartridge filters that mat closed faster than national averages. We see a lot of pools whose 'pump pressure issue' is actually a filter that hasn't been deep cleaned since the day it was installed.
- DE recharge volume matters in Utah, too little and DE leaks back to the pool, too much and you bypass the filter through the manifold. We measure, don't eyeball.
- Sand replacement frequency in Utah is closer to 4 years than the national 5–7. Hard water glazes sand grains; once glazed, they don't filter, they just hold pressure.
- Honest: about 30% of the filter calls we take don't need a clean, they need a new pressure gauge or a valve rebuild. We tell you which.
Common questions
How often does a cartridge filter need a deep clean?
Should I replace my DE grids or just recharge?
How do I know if I need new sand?
Can I just acid-wash a cartridge to clean it faster?
Will a filter clean fix my low pump pressure?
Related services
Equipment repair
Most repairs come up mid-summer, which is exactly when you don't want a broken pump.
Weekly maintenance
Call for weekly service pricing based on your pool, location, and service needs.
Pump compliance audit
As of September 2025, single-speed motors above 1.
Tell us what your pool needs.
Send us your ZIP and a few details. We’ll follow up with pricing and scheduling.