How to clean the water filter Barrier?

Before you get into the water supply, the water is thoroughly cleaned. Garbage, organic and insoluble mineral pollutants are removed, treatment against bacteria is carried out - in short, this is a serious and lengthy process. Nevertheless, the quality of the liquid pouring from the tap sometimes leaves much to be desired, which is due to the growing popularity of household filters. They must be kept in order. From our article you will learn how to disassemble and clean the filter (water, carbon) for Barrier water, as well as washing and softening it, and some others.

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Which filter is at home?

In apartments and private houses, three types of filters are most often used:

• reverse osmosis systems;
• flowing;
• pitchers.

Reverse osmosis

The first type includes Geyser filters. They are good if you have to purify significant volumes of water - for example, for a large family. Install such a system in a decanter, in the kitchen or in the bathroom.

Important! It is quite large in itself, however, it does not spoil the interior at all. Outside, it is almost not visible, all large parts are cleaned under the sink. This is the only type of cleaning in which scale does not form on the walls of the kettle.

Its main advantage is maximum cleaning. There are, of course, disadvantages:

• high price;
• professional installation required;
• installation takes time;
• such a filter does not protect household appliances from scale;
• there is a metallic taste in the water.

Flow filters

Such a device is cheaper than a reverse osmosis system. At the same time, boil water is not necessary. The flow filter is smaller and easy to transport. They come in different sizes, and installing some also takes a long time.

The most popular flow-through device is Aquaphor. If we talk about the shortcomings, the main one is that the case is made of transparent plastic, which quickly becomes cloudy. However, it is quite easy to find an aggregate of this class on sale, the installation of which will not take much time.

Pitcher Filters

Strictly speaking, this is also flowing, just because of the shape of the case they began to be allocated in a separate class. These are the most popular water purification units. The device itself looks pretty simple, it has two main parts:

• jug;
• replaceable cartridge.

The popularity of such devices is due to their undoubted advantages:

• do not require installation;
• water can be filtered immediately after purchase;
• if the cartridge is dirty, it is enough just to change it;
• such a filter is much cheaper than others;
• design solutions are very diverse, so you can choose a jug for the interior of any kitchen.

The undisputed market leader is the Barrier water filter. Aquafor jugs are in great demand. The disadvantages of these models include:

• weak cartridge housing;
• water has a slight “swamp” odor;
• the filter does not protect against scale;
• the filter is periodically dirty and the water quality becomes worse;
• over time, a raid forms on the walls of the jug itself, which not everyone can get rid of right away.

The owners of “Aquaphor” filters and those who chose the “Barrier” are faced with the question of how to clean the water jug ​​from plaque so as not to damage the entire unit.

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What is the difference?

Household water filters differ not only in the form and installation system, but also in what substances are used to make cartridges:

• In “Aquaphors” a special system “Aqualen” is used. The cartridge is made of special fibers, which provide high-quality cleaning.
• In “Barriers” the filter itself is made of ion-exchange resins and activated carbon, which is a very good sorbent. In addition, in the manufacturing process, activated carbon is treated with silver, which prevents the growth of bacteria, even if they get into this environment.

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How to clean a water jug ​​Barrier?

How to determine if a cartridge is clogged? Very simple. The filtering device begins to pass water more and more slowly. You can do two things:

• replace;
• to clear.

Important! Buying new elements of labor is not difficult - they are in the same store where you bought the jug itself, as well as in large hypermarkets. They are inexpensive, and changing will be much simpler and faster than cleaning the Barrier water filter.

Cleaning products

But situations may arise when replacement is not possible and you have to solve the problem using the means at your fingertips. You will need:

• baking soda;
• salt;
• soft brush;
• sharp knife.

Preparing a solution

To tidy up the jug filter, you need to prepare a concentrated solution of sodium chloride. It is better if you have at home:

• pharmacy scales;
• measuring utensils.

You can do without volumetric utensils, roughly knowing the volume of cans and glasses:

1. Pour 100 ml of water into a bowl.
2. Pour 5 g of salt there.
3. Wait for the salt to dissolve completely.

Important! The solution may be more concentrated.

Cartridge

To begin with, let's take care of the cartridge. In parallel, you can process the jug itself:

1. Disconnect the cartridge from the case.
2. Wash the jug yourself with soda - this must be done every two weeks.
3. Cut off a cap at a cartridge - you will see a grid.
4. Rinse the net with hot water (preferably boiled).
5. Put the cartridge in place - now it is without a cap.
6. Pass through it a solution of sodium chloride.
7. Rinse the system with clean water until the salty taste disappears.

Important! After the cap was cut off, the cartridge was left unprotected, so you need to pour water carefully and prevent it from falling directly into the net.

Some tips

Cartridge “Barrier” consists of a special resin, which should not dry out. That is, there should always be water in it, otherwise - cation exchange resin will lose its properties and stop purifying water from salts. The filter with a cut-off cap can be used for quite some time.

Important! The water you wash the mesh with should not be too hot. It is enough if its temperature is 65-70 ° C.

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How to clear a jug of water from plaque?

Despite the fact that the main element of the jug for water purification is a cartridge, the hassle with it is much less than with the case. The nasty white coating can be washed far from any detergents. And there are objects and substances that should be discarded immediately:

• abrasive pastes;
• hard and melamine sponges.

Abrasive paste in such a situation is absolutely useless. Scratches will appear on the case, but the raid will still not go anywhere. The same applies to a hard metal washcloth.

With melamine sponges, things are a little more interesting. In principle, they wash away a raid. But melamine itself is by no means good for the body. If it enters the stomach, it causes poisoning.

Important! It is almost impossible to wash the jug filter so that there is no melamine on it - there are always pores in the case in which the smallest particles of this substance get stuck. So it’s not worth the risk.

What is at hand?

Thinking how to clear a plastic jug of plaque, look at what you have at home.Even if your cabinet for household and kitchen utensils is completely empty, you will find everything you need in neighboring stores and pharmacies, and at extremely low prices.

You need:

• vinegar;
• ammonia;
• lemon acid;
• formic acid.

Vinegar - indispensable

It’s always good to have a bottle of vinegar in stock. This is the most common substance that will help out in many situations, including helping, if you think, how to clean the plastic jug for water.

Option 1

To prepare the solution you need water and 9% vinegar:

1. Dilute water and vinegar in a 1: 1 ratio.
2. Dip the jug spout into the solution jar.
3. Hold for 15 minutes.
4. Rinse the filter with running water.

Option 2

To prepare the solution, you can use vinegar essence:

1. Dilute the essence in water in a ratio of 1: 5.
2. Put the product into a small spray bottle.
3. Spray it on the walls of the jug.
4. Wait 15-20 minutes.
5. Wash the jug with clean water.

Important! Working with essence is better when wearing gloves.

Lemon acid

It will help to get out of a difficult situation if it is necessary to clean the Aquafor jug ​​from limescale and citric acid. Of course, you can use natural lemon juice, but it will cost a little more. Citric acid powder can be used both in dry form and by dissolving it in water.

Option 1:

1. Dissolve 20 g of citric acid in a glass of warm water.
2. Pour the solution into the jug so that it gets into the contaminated area.
3. Wait 15-20 minutes.
4. Rinse the jug thoroughly.

Option 2

For this method, the water must first be boiled and cool a little:

1. Pour boiled water into a jug.
2. Pour there a bag of citric acid.
3. Leave it all for half an hour.
4. Drain and rinse the jug.

Option 3

1. Pour dry citric acid into a jug.
2. Wet the sponge.
3. Wipe the walls of the jug.
4. If necessary, repeat the procedure.

Ammonia

Ammonia is a wonderful tool that can do a lot. It works wonderfully with calcium carbonate. True, it smells very strong and sharp, so it is better to use it in a ventilated room.

How to clean the water filter with this tool:

1. In warm water, add 10-20 drops of ammonia.
2. Pour it all into a jug.
3. Let stand for about ten minutes.
4. Pour the solution and rinse the vessel thoroughly.

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A few words about store products

The formation of limescale on the walls of the filter is not only your problem. Many are faced with it, so the demand for detergents that can remove such plaque is constantly growing. Manufacturers of gel and dishwashing liquids have already taken into account this need of their customers, so you can find such products on the shelves.

Important! As ingredients, they use the same vinegar, citric acid or ammonia, which can be bought separately, and much cheaper. The result will be exactly the same. True, perfumes are also used in store detergents, and this is what often attracts customers.

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When to clean the jug?

How long does a calcareous deposit form? In different regions, this happens at different speeds. It all depends on how hard water gets into the water supply or well. A clean and sparkling jug gradually loses its transparency. It is important to catch this moment in time.

The best option is to clean the vessel about once every two weeks if the water is not particularly hard. It's okay if you have not noticed almost any changes so far. Citric acid and vinegar do not harm such devices, and the procedure can take much less time than when nothing is visible through the walls.

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Wash the jug with acids periodically or using other means suggested in this article, and it will always shine like a crystal!