Filter socks, and front-end-loader washing machine ?? - Page 2

BC564 · #11 10-22-2009, 02:33 PM

I use normal cycle.......turn the filter sock inside out.....I add nothing

mark · #12 10-22-2009, 02:39 PM

-I turn my socks inside out and hose them in the laundry sink before adding to machine.
-about the bleach, when I pull them out of the machine, I can get a very slight smell of bleach but after sitting for a day nothing, but they usually don't go back in the tank for a week anyways
-been doing this for about 4 years with these socks and they look about the same as when I bought them

muck · #13 10-22-2009, 02:42 PM

What is this thing you are refering too?!?... "Washing Machine".

Parker · #14 10-22-2009, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by muck

What is this thing you are refering too?!?... "Washing Machine".

viperfish · #15 10-22-2009, 03:25 PM

On our front loader we have a "sanitize" cycle which runs very hot. I use it and no detergents or bleaches.

Delphinus · #16 10-22-2009, 03:36 PM

Thanks guys. Yeah I turn mine inside-out as well. I've been cleaning them in bleach for about 4 years as well. I actually found that washing them in hot water was worse for them deteriorating than washing in bleach ever was - the plastic rings got cracks in them after a hot wash.

The heavier cycle did the trick last night but it was just sorta disappointing to me I had to wait 1.5 hours instead of 15 minutes like with the older non-Energy-Star-Rated behemoth I had before.

The express wash was only about 30 minutes but just didn't get the sock clean (but now I wonder if it's because I only did one sock).

Delphinus · #17 10-22-2009, 04:28 PM

medhatreefguy - It comes out white without using bleach or vinegar??

BC564 · #18 10-22-2009, 04:58 PM

I dont use bleach or vinegar either...and I use cold water......havent had any issues at all.....i was actually very happy...and assumed all front loads did this.

Reefer Rob · #19 10-22-2009, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Delphinus

medhatreefguy - It comes out white without using bleach or vinegar??

Oh you want them snowy white. Mine come out slightly discolored. I'd be embarrassed to wear them, even though they make a stylish togue... although a little tight. Work like new in the aquarium though.

Delphinus · #20 10-22-2009, 05:14 PM

How many do you do at a time? Sad as it sounds, I sat there and watched it wash. I don't see how gently tumbling it could ever get it to come white without using bleach? You need to grind that brown out of it. Are two socks at a time enough? 3? I hate having to keep them in buckets until I have 2 or 3 ready to be cleaned, by that time it's so skanky and gross it makes you want to pass out from the smell!