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Can you throw these in the washer just like the felt ones? If not, how would I go about cleaning them? I just recently switched from felt to mesh for more flow in the sump so I'm not too sure. Thanks in advance!
 

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With Mesh my idea would be scrub with a scrub brush and vinegar or bleach. Than let air dry if using bleach. Wouldn't think it would take much. This is what I do with my gfo bags.
 
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I throw them in the washer with bleach and then in rodi with some seachemprime and then dry
 
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So u haven't had any ill effects with running them in the washer? I figured since they were a thinner material, they may not last as long
 

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