How does the PlanetCare Microfibre filter work?
This ingenious washing machine filter kit uses microfiber filter cartridges to physically catch and retain the fibers that come loose when you wash your laundry. Each cartridge will last around 15-20 loads of laundry and is easily replaceable in just a couple of minutes.
Fibre retention is based solely on physical retention with the help of clever patent-pending technology.
You can also send the used cartridges back to us and we'll forward them to PlanetCare. They will ensure that they are reused or recycled. This ‘closed loop’ system ensures that there is minimum wastage throughout the whole process.
Something to think about:
Doing the laundry can have a huge environmental impact, whether that be using tonnes of energy running the washing machine and tumble drier - or the pollutants that are released from the products you use. Using a microfiber filter is just one way of reducing that impact. Why not make a few more changes - we've tonnes of handy tips in our blog.
How many refill cartridges do I get?
This cartridge refill kit contains everything you need to carry on catching the microfibres released every time you do the washing.
This kit includes:
- 12 cartridges. These can last up to 240 washes in total.
Note: All of the filter cartridges are 100% recycled and refurbished for use again and again via a closed-loop service.
How do I replace the microfiber filter cartridge?
It's actually very simple! There are only a few steps, and the job takes less than two minutes.
- >Unscrew the housing of your microfilter, leaving the used cartridge attached to the top.
- >Remove the used microfiber filter cartridge, place it in a safe spot for storage or pack it up to send back to PlanetCare if you're ready to send your cartridges to be cleaned and refurbished.
- Replace the cartridge with one of your new ones, simply pop it into the top.
- Then fit the microfiber filter housing over this, and screw it into place.
- Hey presto! You've changed a cartridge.
If you need any more advice on how to fit/ change your microfiber filter or cartridges there's actually a handy how-to video and a useful installation guide .
>How does the closed-loop system work?
When your cartridges are full drop us an email at info@chimneysheep.co.uk and we'll arrange for a pre-paid label to be sent to you. We then send these off to PlanetCare who disassemble the cartridge and remove the fibers and filtering medium. This is done in a controlled environment, ensuring that caught fibers do not pollute water or the environment.
>What does Planetcare do with the fibers?
At the moment PlanetCare is safely storing the used filtered materials. Once they have sufficient quantity, they will recycle it all.
The waste will never be burned or sent to a landfill! The remainder of the cartridge is cleaned, and fitted with a new filtering medium ready to be used again.
How does the PlanetCare Microfibre filter work?
This ingenious washing machine filter kit uses microfiber filter cartridges to physically catch and retain the fibers that come loose when you wash your laundry. Each cartridge will last around 15-20 loads of laundry and is easily replaceable in just a couple of minutes.
Fibre retention is based solely on physical retention with the help of clever patent-pending technology.
You can also send the used cartridges back to us and we'll forward them to PlanetCare. They will ensure that they are reused or recycled. This ‘closed loop’ system ensures that there is minimum wastage throughout the whole process.
Something to think about:
Doing the laundry can have a huge environmental impact, whether that be using tonnes of energy running the washing machine and tumble drier - or the pollutants that are released from the products you use. Using a microfiber filter is just one way of reducing that impact. Why not make a few more changes - we've tonnes of handy tips in our blog.
How many refill cartridges do I get?
This cartridge refill kit contains everything you need to carry on catching the microfibres released every time you do the washing.
This kit includes:
- 12 cartridges. These can last up to 240 washes in total.
Note: All of the filter cartridges are 100% recycled and refurbished for use again and again via a closed-loop service.
How do I replace the microfiber filter cartridge?
It's actually very simple! There are only a few steps, and the job takes less than two minutes.
- >Unscrew the housing of your microfilter, leaving the used cartridge attached to the top.
- >Remove the used microfiber filter cartridge, place it in a safe spot for storage or pack it up to send back to PlanetCare if you're ready to send your cartridges to be cleaned and refurbished.
- Replace the cartridge with one of your new ones, simply pop it into the top.
- Then fit the microfiber filter housing over this, and screw it into place.
- Hey presto! You've changed a cartridge.
If you need any more advice on how to fit/ change your microfiber filter or cartridges there's actually a handy how-to video and a useful installation guide .
>How does the closed-loop system work?
When your cartridges are full drop us an email at info@chimneysheep.co.uk and we'll arrange for a pre-paid label to be sent to you. We then send these off to PlanetCare who disassemble the cartridge and remove the fibers and filtering medium. This is done in a controlled environment, ensuring that caught fibers do not pollute water or the environment.
>What does Planetcare do with the fibers?
At the moment PlanetCare is safely storing the used filtered materials. Once they have sufficient quantity, they will recycle it all.
The waste will never be burned or sent to a landfill! The remainder of the cartridge is cleaned, and fitted with a new filtering medium ready to be used again.
