Don't forget when the saltwater drains, turn it inside out and remove the live pods that you will find hiding along the edges and throw them back in the sump.

This is also what I do. Have to use the bleach as the socks from the Koi's is probably worse than the salt water socks.

He he. This is exactly what I do. And as you say it is important to let them dry out completely before use.

I bought a short garden hose w/ spray nozzle and it attaches to my sink. There's enough pressure that it sprays down pretty clean.

Wash it in the washing machine. Hot water - don't know about the bleach.

washing machne, warm/cold cycle and a splash of white vinegar. Hang to dry and they come out looking like new.

Well, that freshly-cleaned socked lasted all of 5 days before it started overflowing again.

Threw it in the washer last night -with bleach this time- and even though I didn't turn it inside out, it came out nice and clean. I let it dry overnight and soon as I put it in the sump, the skimmer went nuts again. It's been over 30 minutes and I can't put the collection cup on the skimmer without it filling in seconds.

Humph.

your skimmer going nuts is the reason some people will say not to use your washing machine for filter socks.......residual detergent:wink:

wow your sock lasts 5 days??? I clean my socks in the washing machine and they still only last me 3 days tops. I suppose it depends on the amount of flow through your sump as well.

Ya, I get that detergent skimmer phenomenon every so often. So now I manually rinse my socks after the laundry. Seems to help a bit.

My wife just loves it when I use her new Samsung washer to clean my slimy filter socks! I just run a quick cycle with a touch of bleach and an extra rinse and spin cycle, I can put them right in the sump after that because they're pretty much dry.