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Filter Savers
"Sized to fit inside your skimmer basket where it traps pollen, insects, pine needles and other debris before they clog your filter. Reduces maintenance and extends filter cycles."
Average Customer Rating:
(71 Reviews) 70
67 of 71(94%)reviewers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Filter Savers
Review 1 for Filter Savers
Overall Rating:
Truly is a Filter Saver!,
Date:February 4, 2013
By ArizonaDesertDweller
from Somewhere west of Phoenix AZ
from Somewhere west of Phoenix AZ
Pros: Extends time between cleaning filters, Filters out all the little junk that would go straght to filter.
Cons: None, I have been using these for a long time and would be very bummed if they were not available.
"We've had our pool for about 11 years, I found these in a local store and started buying them, have used since, we never replace the filter basket with one. They were much more expensive than intheswim.com, was I glad when I discovered this store. These bags work great and can be cleaned for re-use - I rotate them, let dry and clean what I can by hand followed by vacuuming them with a shop vac. They can last quite a long time with care. I highly recommend them although they may be tricky to put on large baskets."
Review 2 for Filter Savers
Overall Rating:
"My Filter Stockings",
Date:January 7, 2013
By poolchic52
from Carlisle, Pa
from Carlisle, Pa
Pros: Easy to use, inexpensive, assists with maintenance
Cons: none so far. dont think i will have any. friends say the same
"We first tried this item from a pool store in the neighborhood, ok they were fine but very flimsy! Searched In The Swim and bought two packages. We cannot live without them: Let me tell you about the toads, frogs, little mice that they catch. I'm so greatful I don't have to do nothing but dump it upside down and spray with the hose. Pollen, we have the worse pollen in our area, take a little dawn, wash with the hose, the scum from all the lotions, oh yeah, its in there also. These little stockings from In the Swim are the best quality that I have come across, I'm not saying they don't run after a long time, but the elastic still keeps them intact and they are washed almost daily, When we are away for a couple of days, you cannot imagine what gets picked up in them and it makes cleaning a lot easier. Yes, we love them and as long as we own a pool we will have our filter stockings!"
Review 3 for Filter Savers
Overall Rating:
LOVE FILTER SAVERS!!!,
Date:January 7, 2013
By Jefr05
from Harrisburg, PA
from Harrisburg, PA
"Used these last season on the skimmer and wished I would have discovered them sooner!! Not only do they make cleaning out the filter quick and easy but it filters a lot of fine particles before the pool filter has a chance to which means less filter cleanings. You can wash them out and reuse but I just replace them every day, which I know makes more waste but it traps a lot of dirt so it's sometimes frustrating to clean. Make sure to check it daily because it WILL get dirty. I recommend these for everyone, especially if you want to save time and effort maintaining your pool. I absolutely LOVE them and don't want to operate my pool without them!!!!!"
Review 4 for Filter Savers
Overall Rating:
A must have for skimmers!,
Date:July 9, 2012
By hdvette
from Louisiana
from Louisiana
Pros: Cheap, works great, easy to use and clean!!!................................
"A must have for skimmers!"
Review 5 for Filter Savers
Overall Rating:
Works Great,
Date:June 1, 2012
By clarabell
from North Carolina
from North Carolina
Pros: Traps everything, and I mean evertyhing. Just as promoted
Cons: There are no cons to this product as far as I am concerned.
"Have tried other filter savers, not pleased with their performance. But the ones I ordered from "in the Swim" are great. The savers trap particles that would go right through a sand filter. They get a 5 Star rating from me. Will continue to use these and recommend them to others. Very, very pleased. Love the coupon codes and especially the free shippping and handling. I always look for these offers before ordering."
Review 6 for Filter Savers
Overall Rating:
Makes clean up so much easier!,
Date:October 7, 2011
By cameo674
from Vincennes, IN
from Vincennes, IN
Pros: Disposible or REUSEABLE! Your choice for a change.
Cons: There are no cons on these filters as far as we can see
"My daughters and I really really dislike removing dead bugs and hair from the skimmer filter so earlier this year I invested a few times in packages of these filter savers, because they were on sale. We love them!
Our two dogs think our pool is their private playground and these filter savers really helped me deal with their hair loss without my losing my mind. I really enjoy that I could choose to dispose of the filter or rinse and reuse at these prices.
I have even used them on the pump filter basket to aid in pool cleaning cleanup so that I would not have to vaccuum to waste due to leaves and bug carcasses.
I am already stocking up for next summer!"
Review 7 for Filter Savers
Overall Rating:
Super Product!,
Date:May 5, 2011
By poolmomofindiana
from Indiana
from Indiana
Pros: The Filter Savers are worth every penny. They really eliminate smaller items getting into your filter.
"My sister and I both have pools and we get these every year. They work great! We both have teenage daughters and they use tanning oils which can really mess up your filter. These filter savers absorbs or grabs the oil and eliminates getting into the filter. The filter savers also catches all the bugs that are small enough to get through the skimmer basket. This product really saves the filter and well worth it."
Review 8 for Filter Savers
Overall Rating:
A must have,
Date:July 31, 2010
By SwimmingWithInTheSwim
from Iowa
from Iowa
Pros: Lessens the gunk going to your filter
Cons: None
"These really do catch a ton of gunk and debris including very fine particles and prevents them from going to your filter. A must have in my book. We keep several of them on hand. Eventually they get worn out and holes develop but considering the beating they take I think they hold up really well."
Review 9 for Filter Savers
Overall Rating:
Best Ever,
Date:April 6, 2010
By ribbitt
from Cabot, AR
from Cabot, AR
Pros: Collects all gunk!
Cons: Would like it to last longer
"This is the BEST thing to have for your filter basket.
With the pollen as high as it is now, it gathers ALL of it. If we didn't use this sock, most of the pollen would be back in our pool. It's amazing what all it collects. Tried using a nylon but it wasn't as fine mesh as this filter sock is. Would highly recommend this product to anyone with a pool. We run our pool year around with a sock on the filter basket. (Can't swim in winter tho.)"
With the pollen as high as it is now, it gathers ALL of it. If we didn't use this sock, most of the pollen would be back in our pool. It's amazing what all it collects. Tried using a nylon but it wasn't as fine mesh as this filter sock is. Would highly recommend this product to anyone with a pool. We run our pool year around with a sock on the filter basket. (Can't swim in winter tho.)"
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Review 10 for Filter Savers
Overall Rating:
filter savers,
Date:August 2, 2009
By Russal
from northeast - new york
from northeast - new york
Pros: Catches all the small particles that get through the skimmer basket
Cons: none
"Great product -I wish I knew about it long ago. I recommend it to anyone who has trees around there pool. I hardly have to clean my filter since I've been using this product. Buy it and you won't be disappointed."
Review 11 for Filter Savers
Overall Rating:
great item,
Date:August 1, 2009
By Danny
from Detroit, MI.
from Detroit, MI.
Pros: Life Saver
Cons: None
"This item is a life saver for my filter. I don't have to backwash nearly as often as I had to with out the skimmer cover. I would recommend this to all."
Review 12 for Filter Savers
Overall Rating:
Great Product,
Date:July 28, 2009
By jtownnancy
from North Jersey
from North Jersey
Pros: love this item
"This item is such a time saver-we used it in the spring and it collected all the pollen saved us much time filtering. We use it now too-it gets even the tiniest particles. Will definitely reorder them."
Review 13 for Filter Savers
Overall Rating:
Skimer Sock,
Date:July 25, 2009
By bgarner
from Near Hosuton Texas
from Near Hosuton Texas
Pros: Great for larger debris like bugs and leafs
Cons: it does not help with the finer particles of dirt
"This is great and keeps the larger debris from entering you filter pump. It however does not get rid of finer particles of dirt and scum that will be caught by your filter. Do not think you can put this on your skimmer and keep your filter in your pump clean. It is really more helpful in catching the larger depris that is smaller than what the normal skimmer can catch like ants and smaller bug and leaf parts that could go through the strainer basket."
Review 14 for Filter Savers
Overall Rating:
Must Have for Pools!,
Date:July 19, 2009
By Shoes
from Minneapolis
from Minneapolis
Pros: stops cotton, pine needles and small debris, easy install
Cons: didn't buy it two years ago!
"This simple little filter stocking has saved us so much hassle. The cottonwoods have been dropping cotton terribly this year and were constantly coating our filters -- until we put the filter savers on the skimmer baskets. What a great product. Buy these!"
Review 15 for Filter Savers
Overall Rating:
SPEND A FEW $ ON THESE,
Date:July 18, 2009
By Cherie
from SOUTHWESTERN MICHIGAN
from SOUTHWESTERN MICHIGAN
Pros: EXCELLENT!!!!
Cons: NONE
"GREAT PRODUCT! COUNTRY LIVING WITH DUST AND FIELDS OF HAY AND AIRBORNE PARTICLES-----POOL HAS NEVER BEEN CLEANER, NEITHER HAS FILTER. I USE TO CLEAN EVERY OTHER DAY---NOW EVERY TWO WEEKS. RECOMMEND HIGHLY!"
Review 16 for Filter Savers
Overall Rating:
Gotta luv em!,
Date:July 11, 2009
By Buzzy
from Vineland, NJ
from Vineland, NJ
Pros: Easy to use
Cons: None
"Another product I couldn't live without. They keep so much dirt from getting into my filter. It's amazing to see what they collect each day."
Review 17 for Filter Savers
Overall Rating:
good product,
Date:July 11, 2009
By Iluvmypooljtm4
from Reading, PA
from Reading, PA
Pros: these really help keep the small particles from clogging filter
Cons: maybe they could last longer as they end up tearing
"We use these regularly and they have helped a lot with all the little particles that get in the pool. We wash them off with a hose and use them again. Less cleaning of the filter!"
Review 18 for Filter Savers
Overall Rating:
Required Equipment!,
Date:July 11, 2009
By Ernie
from Iowa
from Iowa
"The filter savers do an amazing job of filtering out the dust from our gravel road. We could not have a clean pool without them! They rinse clean, and are reusable for at least the entire season. These are required equipment for our pool- I wouldn't run the filter without them!"
Review 19 for Filter Savers
Overall Rating:
great product,
Date:July 11, 2009
By goldens1983
from indiana
from indiana
"i would highly reccommend these! i live in indiana, and there is alot of pollen in the air. these things trap the most miniscule particles in the linings. keeps the pool so clean and less backwashing. just take them out and replace. i even throw them in washer and wash them!"
Review 20 for Filter Savers
Overall Rating:
Great helper to the filter,
Date:June 16, 2009
By Travis
from Panama, NE
from Panama, NE
Pros: Helps "Pre-clean" water before going to filter
Cons: Increases chlorine use (If you put tabs in skimmer basket)
"I highly recommend these filters. You don't have to backwash as much when in place. I have noticed a higher "draw" on the 3" chlorine pucks (about 50% faster) but I put pucks in skimmer basket. No big deal but something to think about.
A+"