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Prevent thousands in septic repairs with CLEANR’s Septic Guard Filter.
How? By keeping the #1 culprit for buildup out of your system: hair and lint. CLEANR’s Septic Guard Filter for washing machines is a small step you can take to prevent a massive expense.
- Septic Safe Certified
- Installs in 15 minutes
- Works with all washers
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The problem
Hair & lint can wreck your septic system. And your wallet.
Septic systems are designed to break down waste, not handle the constant flow of hair and lint from modern laundry. Over time, that buildup reduces flow, clogs your system, and leads to serious (and expensive) issues.
Hair and lint can slip past the tank and clog the drain field over time. When the field plugs, wastewater can’t soak in, which often requires a full excavation and replacement.
Hair and lint can wrap around screens and filter media, choking flow until the pump strains or fails. Fixes usually mean a pump-out and parts replacement, and costs can add up fast.
Hair can coat the diffuser and restrict airflow, forcing the motor to run hot. The decline is slow and easy to miss until performance drops or backups start.
Hair and lint add extra solids that don’t break down, causing the tank to fill faster. That can shorten pumping intervals from years to months, adding recurring pump-out costs.
90%+ filtration tested by third parties. Certified by the Shaw Institute. 5,000+ gallons filtered annually per home. Trusted in 29+ states and 10+ countries. Installs in 15 minutes, no tools needed.
Your Washing Machine Doesn’t Stop Hair & Lint
That’s what CLEANR is for:
Connects directly to any washing machine
Stops hair and lint before they enter your system
Prevents clogs and slow drainage
Protects your drain field
Helps avoid expensive repairs
CLEANR is easy to install, and is designed so it fits in your space.
On top of your washer
Beside your washer/dryer
On the floor
Inside a cabinet
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Everything You Need to Start Protecting Your Septic
CLEANR Septic Guard for Laundry
CLEANR Septic Guard is a complete, easy-to-install septic-safe filter that starts protecting your system immediately with no tools, no plumber, and no guesswork.
1. Start protecting with CLEANR in under 15 minutes, no plumber needed.
Works with all standard washing machines. Only 15 minutes to install - no tools, no plumber.
2. CLEANR starts guarding your septic on the first load of laundry.
As your washer runs, over 90% of the hair and lint from your laundry are captured by your Septic Guard in the Filter Pod.
3. Your septic system (and your wallet) is protected.
Hair and lint are kept out of your septic system with every load, preventing buildup that leads to clogs, backups, and costly septic damage.
- CLEANR Washing Machine Filter
- 1 full year of filter pods (50 pods / 250 washes)
- Free shipping
- 12-month warranty
- Smart app tracking
Filter Pods Make it Easy: No Guesswork, No Mess
- Captures hair and lint before it reaches your septic system
- Filter Pods need to be replaced about once per week to keep your Septic Guard protecting.
- Takes ~30 seconds to swap the Pod and toss the used one in the trash
- App alerts and filter lights tell you exactly when it’s time
A Small Investment for Continued Protection
- Your Septic Guard purchase includes a full year of Filter Pods
- After that, replacements cost about $5/month
- Preventing buildup that can cost $300-$20k in damages
- One-time purchases or subscription models available
The free CLEANR mobile app helps you get the most out of your filter. Access clear installation instructions, track in real time how much hair and lint you’ve collected, and more. You’ll also receive maintenance reminders and helpful tips, get quick access to support and resources, and easily order more CLEANR Pods whenever you need them.
Track what your filter captures and get real-time reminders so your system stays protected without thinking about it.
How it Works
Install Once to Protect Every Load
CLEANR works automatically with every wash, capturing hair and lint before it ever reaches your septic system.
Install your filter — no tools required
Water flows from your washing machine
CLEANR captures hair and lint from your laundry
Clean water flows safely into your septic
Captured hair and lint stays contained for easy disposal
Learn how to install your CLEANR Septic Guard.
Learn how to care for your CLEANR Septic Guard.
FAQ
Common Questions
Unlike typical waste that breaks down in the septic system, hair and lint build up over time, wrap around integral parts of your septic system, and lead to costly maintenance issues ranging from $250-$20k+.
When hair and lint accumulate in the drain field soil, they can block natural filtering pores. This prevents effluent from absorbing properly, leading to odors, soggy patches, or even backups inside the home. Left unchecked, it can shorten your drain field’s life and require a $5k–$20k replacement.
Yes. CLEANR works with all washing machine makes and models — top-load and front-load alike. Install CLEANR on top of, beside, on the floor, or in a cabinet next to your washing machine.
Maintaining your CLEANR Filter only takes less than 30 seconds per week. When the app sends a push reminder that it is time to swap the filter pod, simply remove the full pod and replace it with a new one. The indication lights on the filter will also let you know when it is time to change the filter pod.
No, installation does not require a plumber or any tools for installing, and it takes less than 15 minutes to set up.