How to clean the cartridge filter?

[west1745]

Hi to all,

Love this forum - just ordered their test kit - new IG pool in FL (Durazzo plaster)

Anyway, what is the RIGHT way or a GOOD way to clean the cartridge filter for a pool? It seems that mine, even though it is new on January 13th of this year, gets clogged really fast - within a week.

I have to spend a lot of time hosing it with a pressure hose - there seems to be some fine dirt or algae inside - although doubt it is the latter because the clorine has been a little high. I do have a leaf catcher and there doesn't seem to be that much debris. We always clean the cartridge after we vacuum once a week.

Not sure if there is a trick or if I need a new cartridge or to soak in bleach water?

HELP!! Thanks!!

PS - it is the paper type cartridge - 100 sq feet Pentair