4 Tips for Cleaning a Salt Cell with Acid

Use an acid soak, not just rinsing Rinsing only removes loose debris. White, crusty calcium scale is chemically bonded to the cell plates and requires an acid soak to dissolve it.

Mix a 4:1 water-to-muriatic acid solution Or buy a commercial cell cleaner, which is the same thing but more expensive. Submerge the cell for 10-15 minutes until bubbles stop, then rinse thoroughly.

Wear gloves and goggles No shortcuts on safety. Always add acid to water, never water to acid.

Never scrub with wire brushes or metal tools That damages the catalytic coating and kills the cell. Clean once or twice a season to extend cell life.