What is the best and simplest way to clean a used reverse osmosis membrane?

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What is the best and simplest way to clean a used reverse osmosis membrane?

Specifically membranes that are used for water treatment.

2007-06-22 20:39:17 · 2 answers · asked by Jess M. 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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Sorry, soapy water won't cut it; and in fact will probably make things worse. Soap won't get rid of hard water scaling - it'll just scum it up. Soap won't get rid of any mold or fungi - it'll actually feed them. Use a commercially available RO membrane cleaning solution. They have to meet government requirements.

2007-06-26 14:43:38 · answer #1 · answered by Glenguin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Soapy water.

2007-06-23 03:43:03 · answer #2 · answered by cattbarf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋