How To Clean a Filter Sock ?

[BlueTang<3]

Now were talking efficiency in this hobby, so much water and power is wasted by reefers. I keep the waste water from the ro for my fish laundry towels and socks.

[whatcaneyedo]

I wash 5 socks at a time inside out with about 1/2 cup of bleach. Then I turn them right side out and give them a second rinse. Once they've had a day or two to completely dry they are good as new.

[DiverDude]

ok, well I ran a cycle with a single sock (does seem a tad decadent) and while not perfectly clean, it's a LOT better than I've managed before.

I didn't put anything in the machine but a few minutes after putting the sock back in the sump, the skimmer went nuts. :shrug:

[naesco]

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.

[andestang]

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.

Originally Posted by whatcaneyedo

I wash 5 socks at a time inside out with about 1/2 cup of bleach. Then I turn them right side out and give them a second rinse. Once they've had a day or two to completely dry they are good as new.

[Lance]

Originally Posted by whatcaneyedo

I wash 5 socks at a time inside out with about 1/2 cup of bleach. Then I turn them right side out and give them a second rinse. Once they've had a day or two to completely dry they are good as new.

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

[hummer]

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.

[Norstar]

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

[burgerchow]

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

[DiverDude]

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.