How often should I clean my Gravity Water System?
We have outlined our recommended maintenance and cleaning routine for the Gravity Water System below:
Weekly:
Ceramic Pre-Filter: When the Ceramic Pre-filter is noticeably dirty or running slow, scrub the surface of the Pre-Filter with the grey sponge included in the box or another clean fine-textured sponge. Rinse under running tap water. This may be once a week or as needed. Some water sources have more sediment so more frequent cleaning may be required. The colour of a dirty Ceramic Pre-Filter depends on the quality of the source water. Do not use soap or detergent.
Keep an eye on the filtration speed of your system - it is your #1 indicator that it is time to scrub your Ceramic Pre-filter.
In most cases scrubbing the Ceramic Pre-filter is only necessary every week or two. Some people may find that they only need to scrub their Ceramic Pre-filter once a month and others may find that they need to scrub it twice weekly. It is totally dependent on the sediment content of your tap water.
4-6 Months:
We recommend routine cleaning of the entire system each time you change the Fluoride Filter or 5-stage Filter (every 4-6 months).
Full System: Drain and disassemble the system. Use a cleaning solution made of 5 mL (1 tsp) bleach to 1 L (4 cups) of water and wash all plastic parts in the cleaning solution. Rinse with clean tap water. Do not use the cleaning solution on any of the filters or stones.
Do not scrub plastic parts with coarse material like scrub wool or steel wool. This will ruin the finish on your system.
Fluoride Filter or 5-Stage Filter: Replace.
Mineral Stones: Place Mineral Stones in boiling water for one minute. Drain the stones and lay them out on a clean paper towel or towel to cool. Place stones into the bottom tank.
The Mineral stones will absorb odour. Do not use scented towels or towels with fabric conditioner.
Tap: Take apart the tap and soak it in the cleaning solution while you prepare the filters. Dirt or caked sediment can be removed with a paper towel or cotton swab dipped in vinegar. Rinse with clean tap water. Dry all parts with a clean paper towel. Re-assemble and re-install the tap.
If you would like to download or print our maintenance manual you can find a PDF below: