How to clean and sanitize reverse osmosis system
The reverse osmosis system should be sanitized and clean every year. Continue reading to learn how to clean and sanitize the reverse osmosis system
The best time to clean and sanitize your RO system is during filter change since most of the filters are changed every year.
Step by step to clean and sanitize reverse osmosis system
Make sure your hands and service area is clean
Shut-off cold water supply valve
Turn on RO faucet to drain water in the system and storage tank
Remove filters from their housing
Clean the housing using warm water and dish soap. Make sure you rinse them.
Return the housing into place
Use unscented household bleach or Reverse Osmosis System Sanitizer. Pour the bleach in the stage 1 housing (sediment filter housing) – consult your RO system owner for the right bleach and the process that takes place.
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Turn on the water supply valve
The system will run without a filter and the storage tank will refill fast.
Open the RO faucet until water comes out.
Close the tap and check for a leak
Allow storage tank to fill water
Let the bleach stay in the system for 1 to 2 hours
After 30 minutes flush out water
Run the system for at least two cycles
Shut off the water supply valve
Return or replace the filter into the housing and make sure the whole system is returned into place
Turn on the water supply valve
Wait for the reverse osmosis storage tank to fill the water
Drain water one time as you check the leak
At this time the system is cleaned, sanitized, and ready to use.
How to clean reverse osmosis membrane
As you wait for the storage tank to sanitize soak the RO membrane in unscented household bleach such as Hydrogen peroxide, chlorine, or any NSF-approved sanitizers. Rinse thoroughly with clean water
Why sanitize your RO system
Sanitizing your RO system help kill bacteria and other micro-organisms
How to clean Reverse Osmosis filters
Reverse osmosis filters include sediment, carbon, and polishing filter. The filter is not supposed to be cleaned but replaced after use.
Replace sediment filter every 12 months, carbon block filter every 6 to 12 months, and polishing filter every 6 to 12 months
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