Cleaning filter socks

[CrayolaViolence]

I have washed my filter socks twice in plain water. However, how do I know for sure no residual soap that might be left from previous loads of clothes, hasn't come into contact with the sock. Or is this less of a worry than I feel like it is. I'd appreciate hearing from others. Thank you.

 

[Spyderturbo007]

You'll be fine. I add bleach to mine during the wash cycle and I set the washer to do a second rinse. I've been doing it for years without issue.

 

[lolgranny]

+1 bleach cycle / extra rinse and let air dry. Some people soak them in some de chlorination for a day then air dry. All preference


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[Fourstars]

I like the mesh socks, just rinse repeat rinse repeat.

 

[Brieninsac]

I wash mine with no soap or bleech using the sanitary mode on our washer. I have never seen any adverse effects from doing this.

 

[monkeytank]

I just use either baking soda or vinegar when I wash mine. Zero problems. I just switched to 100micron nylon mesh filter socks instead of the flt ones, and they are so easy to rinse in the sink, I probably don't need to run them in the clothes washer anymore.

 

[Jttt3]

I toss mine into the sanitary cycle on my front load washer, air dry, and haven't had issues. I've done this for 4 years.

 

[fijisrfr]

Ditch the socks in favor of cheap poly fill ( pillow stuffing)It's readily available & very cheap at big box stores.Just stuff a handful in the sock compartment. When it needs to be changed, just pull out and throw away! I do tank maintenance for a living and have switched most of my sock using clients to this method. NO WASHING SOCKS!!!


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[tkeracer619]

This is where I get socks. Much cheaper than most places I've found.
http://filterbag.com/PE100G1S-PP-Plastic-Ring-p1879.html

I toss a couple clean white towels into the wash with some bleach and an extra rinse before running the bags with bleach and extra rinse. Overkill more than likely.

Do not put the bags in the dryer!

 

[hkgar]

Best way to solve the problem of dirty filter socks:

Through them out. They aren't necessary. Ditched mine a long time ago. But, what about all the gunk they collect. It will settle out and become a home in your sump for more kinds of animal life.

 

[dmsprague]

Inside out in the washing machine with a splash of bleach then right side out on an extra rinse cycle with no bleach.

 

[Fourstars]

Best way to solve the problem of dirty filter socks:

Through them out. They aren't necessary. Ditched mine a long time ago. But, what about all the gunk they collect. It will settle out and become a home in your sump for more kinds of animal life.

I agree with Gary, I only use them when I clean the tank and direct the powerheads to the bear bottom for a few hours.

 

[choco24]

That’s exactly what I’ve been doing for the past 2/3 years... I do change them every year.