Cleaning Filter socks

[JDigital]

For those of you who use filter socks in your sumps... how do you go about cleaning them? hand wash them in the sink? washing machine (no detergent)? etc...

[xtreme]

During the summer i was just taking the garden hose to them with a jet type nozzle. Now that its getting cold I recently tried the washing machine for the first time and it worked great. I used cold water only and no soap obviously.

Also check out this thread:
http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/sho...t=filter+socks

[JDigital]

Originally Posted by xtreme

During the summer i was just taking the garden hose to them with a jet type nozzle. Now that its getting cold I recently tried the washing machine for the first time and it worked great. I used cold water only and no soap obviously.

Also check out this thread:
http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/sho...t=filter+socks

Thanks.. I feel stupid for completely forgeting to use the search function...

I guess my 2nd question tho is, do I need to air dry them? or can they be tossed into the dryer on a low setting?

[mark]

I rotate 4 sock. Have a garden hose in the basement so give a good rinse, when I have 3, then in the washing machine with a little bleach. After the spin they're almost dry so I just hang then in the basement.

[xtreme]

Haven't tried the dryer. Like Mark said they are almost dry when they come out of the wash. Then I stick them on my drying rack until they are needed. Having enough for a rotation helps, then you always have clean dry ones on hand.

[JDigital]

I've only got the one right now, so I guess it doesn't matter if its still wet.. It can just get dunked back into the sump..

[jasond]

Washing machine with no soap...when the Fiance isn't looking

[christyf5]

Washing machine with vinegar. Sometimes if they're really gross I use a bit of bleach with an extra rinse and then let them sit for a week or two before I reuse them. I have several in rotation.