Cartridge filters are popular filtration options because they capture relatively small debris, but cleaning them can be a little hard on your back after a long day of work.

The Cyclone Filter Cleaning System eliminates the hassle of bending over to clean filter cartridges, raising the filter off the ground and out of the mud, and enabling you to clean from a distance and stay dry. It’s really a must-have tool for a pool and spa technician, saving both time and your back.

On average, you can expect to cut your time cleaning the filters by 50 percent, and in some cases, users have reported 4 times faster cleaning — which also means substantial water savings!

The system includes a tripod stand and retainers that hold the cartridge in place. The bottom retainer houses a stainless-steel ball bearing that spins the cartridge as you are hosing it off. Also included is a 30-inch, furnituregrade PVC extension wand with a brass fan-tip spray nozzle and shutoff valve.

The stand legs collapse when not in use for easy and secure transport.

To set up the stand, simply unfold the tripod legs. Slide the bottom bearing over the center rod. Put the dirty cartridge over the rod onto the bearing. Add the top retainer to hold the cartridge balanced and in place. Connect the spray nozzle to a garden hose. Spray the dirty filter, and get a cleaned cartridge in minutes.

The spray nozzle allows for stronger water pressure, which enables you to clean faster and from a greater distance to avoid the mess. You can also simply spray the cartridge with a hose. The setup accommodates standard filters with 3-inch openings, which are the normal size filters found in most quad filters. For larger, single-element filters, XL adapters with 4-inch and 6-inch openings are available for purchase.

The Cyclone can also help you save on chemicals. Maintaining a clean filter will do two things: 1) Reduce the organic load in the pool; and 2) maintain optimal water flow and circulation. A dirty filter will consume chlorine, but if there's less organic debris, the chlorine will be free to work on new contaminants. A dirty filter will reduce flow and can create 'dead spots' in the pool where chemical levels becomes too low to combat algae and can lead to algae blooms. An algae bloom can take a lot of chlorine to get rid of.

Keep your pools flowing strong and consider cleaning your customers’ filters 1 or 2 additional times per season.