How To Clean a Filter Sock ?

[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.

[fishytime]

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

[kien]

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.

[viperfish]

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.