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SpaPure Filter Cleaner | Hot Tub Cartridge Cleaner

By SpaPure
SKU: C003732-CS40P
$11.69

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Description

SpaPure Filter Cleaner is a heavy-duty liquid cleaner made to strip the gunk out of your spa's filter cartridge — the body oils, soapy residues, lotions, scale, and grime that build up in the pleats over time. A clean filter is one of the most overlooked keys to clear, healthy water, and this is the product that keeps yours working like new.

Your filter is the spa's hardest-working part: every bit of water passes through it, and it traps everything bathers leave behind. As that debris packs into the pleats, the filter chokes down — water flow drops, filtration suffers, your heater and pump work harder, and the water turns dull or cloudy no matter how carefully you balance the chemistry. A quick rinse with the hose doesn't touch the oily film that's the real problem; it takes a dedicated cleaner to dissolve it.

SpaPure Filter Cleaner does exactly that, and it's flexible about how you use it — a fast spray-and-rinse between deep cleans, or an overnight soak when the cartridge really needs it.

Pro Tip: Rotate two cartridges instead of running one. Keep a spare filter on hand: pull the dirty one, drop in the clean spare, and let the first soak on your own schedule. Your spa is never down waiting for a filter to dry, and alternating two cartridges roughly doubles how long each one lasts.

Brand

SpaPure®

What's in the Box
  • 1 x SpaPure Filter Cleaner (liquid concentrate — spray bottle not included for the spray method)
Key Features
  • Heavy-duty formula — cuts through stubborn oils, soap residue, scale, and grime
  • Two ways to use — quick spray-and-rinse, or a deep soak for heavily loaded cartridges
  • Restores filtration and flow — clears the pleats so water moves freely again
  • Extends filter life — regular cleaning means cartridges last far longer before replacement
  • Supports clear water — a clean filter is the foundation of balanced, sparkling water
  • Works with every system — compatible with chlorine, bromine, biguanide, mineral, and ozone setups
How It Works

The cleaner's formula breaks down the oily, greasy film that ordinary rinsing leaves behind, and dissolves the mineral scale that hardens onto filter media. Together those two actions clear out the pleats so water can flow through freely again — restoring both the efficiency and the lifespan of the cartridge.

That oily buildup matters more than it looks: it's the perfect hiding place for the contaminants your sanitizer is trying to control, and a clogged filter can't capture new debris. Cleaning the filter is often the missing step when water stays cloudy or dull despite balanced chemistry.

Pro Tip: If chemicals keep "disappearing" or the water won't clear no matter what you add, clean the filter before reaching for more product. A fouled cartridge is the single most common reason a spa fights its owner — and it's an easy, cheap fix compared to dumping in more chemicals.

Directions for Use

Always add chemicals to water, never water to chemicals. Choose the spray method for a quick clean or the soak method for a deeper one.

Spray Method (quick clean)

  1. Remove the filter from the spa and rinse off loose debris from the pleats.
  2. Using a spray bottle (not included), spray SpaPure Filter Cleaner over the cartridge, working from the top down.
  3. Allow the cleaner to stand for 15 minutes.
  4. Rinse the filter completely, return it to the spa, and resume normal operation.

Soak Method (deep clean)

  1. Add 16 ounces of cleaner to 2½ gallons of fresh water in an appropriately sized plastic container (never steel, metal, or aluminum).
  2. Mix thoroughly, then place the cartridge into the solution.
  3. Soak the filter for 30 to 60 minutes.
  4. Rinse the filter completely, return it to the spa, and resume normal operation.

Clean filters every 6 to 8 weeks on chlorine or bromine systems, or every 4 to 6 weeks on a biguanide or other system.

Pro Tip: After rinsing, let the cartridge dry before putting it back if you can. Spraying or soaking, then a thorough rinse, lifts the cleaner and the debris out of the pleats — and giving it a chance to dry helps the fibers recover their shape so the filter seats and seals better when it goes back in.

Specifications
  • Brand: SpaPure
  • Product Type: Spa filter cartridge cleaner
  • Form: Liquid concentrate
  • Removes: Body oils, soapy residues, lotions, scale, grime
  • Methods: Spray-and-rinse (stand 15 min) or soak (30–60 min)
  • Soak Ratio: 16 oz cleaner to 2½ gallons fresh water
  • Cleaning Frequency: Every 6–8 weeks (chlorine/bromine); every 4–6 weeks (biguanide/other)
  • Filter Types: Cartridge filters
  • System: Compatible with chlorine, bromine, biguanide, silver/mineral, and ozone
  • Note: Do not soak filters in steel, metal, or aluminum containers
Compatibility

SpaPure Filter Cleaner is compatible with all sanitizer systems — chlorine, bromine, biguanide, silver/mineral, and ozone. Because it cleans the filter hardware rather than treating the water, it fits any spa and any routine.

It's designed for cartridge filters (the standard in portable spas and hot tubs) and works as a companion to your whole care lineup — clean the filter before a stain & scale removal treatment, and any time you drain and refill. Use a plastic bucket for soaking, never steel, metal, or aluminum.

Most products purchased from our online shop within the last 30 days are eligible for return. Please review our return policy to see the list of items that cannot be returned.

Some major items that are non-returnable:

  • Gift cards
  • Electronics
  • Pumps / Motors
  • Hot Tubs
  • Closeouts
  • Fireplaces
  • Electric Fireplaces
  • Massage Chairs
  • See return policy below for full list of non-returnables.

SpaPure® Brand FAQs

What is SpaPure, and who makes it?

SpaPure is a line of spa and hot tub water care products from Haviland Pool & Spa, a 100% employee-owned American manufacturer with more than 55 years of pool and spa experience. Haviland's Pool & Spa division began in 1968 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and all SpaPure products are made in the USA.

Is SpaPure formulated specifically for spas, or is it pool chemicals in smaller bottles?

SpaPure is engineered specifically for spas and hot tubs. Spa water is a different challenge from pool water — far less volume, a much higher bather load per gallon, and hotter temperatures that accelerate everything. SpaPure's formulas are concentrated and dosed for that environment rather than scaled-down pool products.

Can I use SpaPure products with my chlorine, bromine, or salt water system?

Yes. SpaPure makes products for chlorine, bromine, and salt/mineral programs, plus balancers, shocks, clarifiers, and specialty treatments that work alongside any of them. Match the sanitizer-specific products to your system, and use the balancers and oxidizers regardless of which sanitizer you run. If you're not sure what fits your setup, a quick water test will point you to the right products.

Why buy SpaPure from an authorized dealer like Leisure Time Inc.?

Buying from an authorized dealer means you get fresh, correctly stored product — spa chemicals degrade with age and poor storage — backed by people who can actually help you use it. Leisure Time Inc. has carried spa water care for decades, and our team can match products to your specific spa and water chemistry. Chemicals sold far below market price on third-party marketplaces are often expired, mishandled, or gray-market, with no support behind them.

Why do some SpaPure products ship ground only and can't be returned by mail?

Certain spa chemicals — chlorine and bromine products, oxidizers, and some acids — are classified as hazardous materials by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Federal regulations require them to ship by ground rather than air and prohibit consumers from mailing them back. Products with this restriction are noted on the product page. If you have unopened chemicals you no longer need, you can return them in person at one of our showrooms or contact us about your options.

How do I know which SpaPure products my spa needs?

Start with a water test. Testing tells you what your water actually needs instead of guessing — which sanitizer level to adjust, whether to balance pH or alkalinity, and when to shock. You can test at home with SpaPure test strips, or bring a water sample to any Leisure Time showroom for free in-store testing and a product recommendation. You can also call us and we'll walk you through it.

About SpaPure®

SpaPure is a spa-specific water care brand made by Haviland Pool & Spa, a 100% employee-owned American company with more than 55 years in pool and spa chemistry. Haviland's Pool & Spa division began in 1968 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, as one of the early pioneers of modern pool and spa treatments, and today produces over 100 products across eight in-house brands. Because Haviland is employee-owned through an ESOP, the people who make and stand behind SpaPure have a direct stake in whether your water turns out right.

SpaPure is built specifically for spas and hot tubs — concentrated, fast-acting formulas designed for the small water volumes and high bather loads that make spa water harder to keep balanced than pool water. The line covers the full routine: sanitizing, shock and oxidation, water balance, clarifiers and enzymes, stain and scale control, and salt-system support — all proudly made in the USA.