Cleaning Filter Socks - Besides using Washer?

[celticreefer85]

hey guys,

i live in a large apartment complex and we all share one laundry room which turns into a war zone with how many people are here.

with that said, constant cleaning of flt filter socks is just too much with using a washer. i can do it with washer once in a while but not to the degree that i should be cleaning.

with that said, what other way do you suggest cleaning the felt socks that i can do right in my apartment? i assume i just soak the socks in bleach/water for a day but wasnt sure if you had any additional insight into this. thanks!

 

[EllieSuz]

The good thing about bleach is that it evaporates. You don't need to soak them for a full day; a couple of hours will do nicely. Rinse well and wring them out and hang them to drip dry. Once they are absolutely bone dry, they are safe to use. Of course, this requires you to have multiples so you have adequate time to dry them completely. I don't measure the bleach, but I'd guess I use about 1/4 cup for two gallons of water.

 

[Lynnmw1208]

I agree you can soak them in a bleach/water solution. just make sure it still smells like "Sea world" when you are done rinsing the bleach off.

 

[Fish4Me2]

I wonder, though, will soaking in bleach really get all the particulate matter out? Seems like the power sprayer and the washer help with that, so the "cleaned" sock doesn't clog up again as fast.

 

[davocean]

I use the drawstring ones now instead of the plastic rimmed, that way it's easier to turn inside out and rinse the heavy off.
I have about 7 socks, so I have a revolving supply, and I usually let them dry out so the dietrus washes out easy, maybe if you have a 5g bucket or something you can do similar.
I think I'd still occasionally wash them in a machine.

 

[lordofthereef]

Just get a dozen (or so) of them. You can even make them if you like. Gather up the dirties and wash them all in one load. With a couple dozen socks, you shouldn't have to be washing them more frequently than once a month I wouldn't think.

 

[EllieSuz]

You will never convince me that there isn't residual detergent in a washing machine, especially in a public one. As to holding dirty ones and washing a bunch at once, have you smelled one of those things after a few days, let alone a month?

 

[ColaAddict]

I use mesh filter socks, best switch I've ever done. It takes alot longer to clog up, mine is good for atleast a month without worrying about completely clogging up and overflowing. When it's time to clean it, I just turn it inside out and wash over faucet and it cleans it up nicely, no need for chemicals/bleach/washing machine. I don't see any difference from using cloth and mesh, tank remains clear using mesh socks. BRS sells em.

 

[Dr Colliebreath]

I have 2. When one gets dirty, I turn it inside out under running tap water and squeeze as much of the debris out as I can. I then turn it back and put it in a 16 oz plastic cup with tapwater and 1 teaspoon of bleach. Let soak 30 minutes or so, then rinse and wring thoroughly. I then dip it in a cup of ro/di water, wring out and let dry. It works just fine, only takes a few minutes of my time, and the filter sock is clean.

I wouldn't want it in a washing machine due to the potential for bringing soap into the tank and it isn't necessary anyway.

 

[mozz]

I've heard soaking in hydrogen peroxide really helps before washing.

 

[Herk]

I wash mine with bleach in the washer, then soak in vinegar water then rinse off w/ RO water.

 

[jimnrose]

I use my wife's nylon socks. They work great. Jim

 

[chathomas]

I just rinse mine out with a hose, no bleech and then hang dry. Have to rotate about every 5 days. I do have one of the mesh ones as well but feel the cloth gets smaller particles. who knows.

 

[Ram Jr]

I wash mine with bleach in the washer, then soak in vinegar water then rinse off w/ RO water.

wow over kill there

 

[jeepguy242]

every other day under hot tap water in the sink, and once a month in bleach, if you leave them overnight in the bleach, the stitching comes out of them, just a couple hours works best