Best way to Clean Filter Sock ???

[Nohatch]

I have tried turning it inside out. Any pointers? Thanks alot

 

[gsoaxionsk8]

ive taken mine and cut out the semi circle (this made it much easier to turn it inside out) then i just put them in a washing machine with a little bleach. Ive done that at least 15 times with no adverse effects.

 

[Nohatch]

I may try the washing machine!! Thanks
Anyone else??

 

[Urban_Squrill]

Washing machine. Works great!

 

[andydavis141]

no way washmachine! are you willing to risk soap in your tank? use a hose. and bleech who cares if its white, you don't have to kill organisms, just clean them out. nothing against the dishwasher method, i just don't like the risks involved. good luck!

 

[Bebo77]

flip it inside out.. heavy wash with beach and extra rince.. let dry outside before using again.

 

[fishgirl7]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9568584#post9568584 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Nohatch
I may try the washing machine!! Thanks
Anyone else??

hope your washer doesnt look like mine with soap all over the inside on all surfaces - this sounds like an accident waiting to happen...
i like water and a spray nozzle and a little bit of hand power

 

[justinm0424]

I always run the washing machine twice before I put them in. then run it with only the filter socks. They come out white.

 

[andydavis141]

listen to fishgirl i agree with her.

 

[Bebo77]

i have been using a washing machine for 2 years now.. never had a problem...

 

[andydavis141]

bebo how long have you been building that tank ? i see water perameters but no pic of your tank. whats the deal with that? are you a reefer or what? just cause it works does not mean it the proper procedure. let alone a safe one. how do you know what someones wash machine looks like?good luck woth that!

 

[gcarroll]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9574262#post9574262 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Bebo77
i have been using a washing machine for 2 years now.. never had a problem...

I have been doing this for over 6+ years and never had a problem.

 

[Bebo77]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9574294#post9574294 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by andydavis141
bebo how long have you been building that tank ? i see water perameters but no pic of your tank. whats the deal with that? are you a reefer or what? just cause it works does not mean it the proper procedure. let alone a safe one. how do you know what someones wash machine looks like?good luck woth that!

ummmm... click my little red house my friend.. you can not post pic in signatures.. in case you hace not noticed....

but just for you...

 

[corndogg]

Washer with Bleach and double rinse cycle. Then soak them for an hour or so in ro water with some dechlorinator to kill the chlorine.

 

[andydavis141]

your tank if beautiful bebo, i'll shut my mouth now. some how i could not find the pics, any way. very nice!

 

[fishgirl7]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9574262#post9574262 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Bebo77
i have been using a washing machine for 2 years now.. never had a problem...

u may be an exception to the rule



but i wouldnt feel comfortable knowing that my filter sock went through the wash

 

[Bebo77]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9574523#post9574523 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by andydavis141
your tank if beautiful bebo, i'll shut my mouth now. some how i could not find the pics, any way. very nice!

lol.. no worries...

 

[Nohatch]

Thanks for all your input. I may just try the hose and some bleach and see how that worksout first.

 

[newtanksmell]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9574199#post9574199 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Bebo77
flip it inside out.. heavy wash with beach and extra rince.. let dry outside before using again.

Same here.

 

[04mach1]

wash machine has worked for me with no problems.