So the Prime label has a ratio for dosing new tank water use. Do you guys have a certain ratio for soaking socks after a bleaching to neutralize chlorine? I didn’t see a thread for it. Figure it would be higher than tank water.
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Get like 8 or 10 socks and run them through the washer when half of them are dirty, that way you will give them plenty of drying timeYeah, I’m not that confident. My luck is grab it too soon. Smart would be to test it but yeah, I’m lazy.
Trying to stretch it till Black Friday dealsGet like 8 or 10 socks and run them through the washer when half of them are dirty, that way you will give them plenty of drying time
I use a cheaper product called API Tap Water Conditioner. I use 4-5 capfulls in a 5 gallon bucket for a hour, then hang out to air dry.So the Prime label has a ratio for dosing new tank water use. Do you guys have a certain ratio for soaking socks after a bleaching to neutralize chlorine? I didn’t see a thread for it. Figure it would be higher than tank water.
You can just put the socks in your dryer. Chlorine completely breaks down and becomes safe once its completely dried.So the Prime label has a ratio for dosing new tank water use. Do you guys have a certain ratio for soaking socks after a bleaching to neutralize chlorine? I didn’t see a thread for it. Figure it would be higher than tank water.
I rinse mine under high pressure water in laundry tub. There is probably no need for bleach. If you want to use it plain sodium thiosulfate will be much cheaper. Rinse them well and put in a bucket of water with thiosulfate for a couple minutes. Letting them dry etc is also probably enough. Some people have also dosed low dose bleach in their tanks but that’s another discusaionSo the Prime label has a ratio for dosing new tank water use. Do you guys have a certain ratio for soaking socks after a bleaching to neutralize chlorine? I didn’t see a thread for it. Figure it would be higher than tank water.
Like I said, it does not matter the ratio. All you need to do is make sure the socks are completely dry before you put them back in tanks. I add bleach to all my wash loads of socks (mixed 4" and 7" Micron 50 socks so they capture a lot) on the heavy duty cycle extra rinse cycle extra long spin then throw into the dryer for 60min on high. Done. Just make sure the bleach is plain old bleach with no additives like no splash or anything else. It needs to be pure bleach.I rinse mine with water pressure currently but was just looking to get them whiter and reduce the nutrients. Thats why I was wondering what the ratio was to neutralize chlorine.
It actually does depend on a couple things. Like I said - I don't use bleach at all - but depending on the amount of bleach used (and the strength of the bleach) - it may take longer or more rinsing/drying. Some people want a 'double check' - or maybe want to rinse them quick and be done - without waiting for drying. Again - as I said - there are at least a couple threads where people add bleach itself into a tank for various reasons (while there is livestock inside). So you're right - it's probably a moot point. You're absolutely correct not to use 'scented bleach'Like I said, it does not matter the ratio. All you need to do is make sure the socks are completely dry before you put them back in tanks. I add bleach to all my wash loads of socks (mixed 4" and 7" Micron 50 socks so they capture a lot) on the heavy duty cycle extra rinse cycle extra long spin then throw into the dryer for 60min on high. Done. Just make sure the bleach is plain old bleach with no additives like no splash or anything else. It needs to be pure bleach.
is bleach residue (after evaporation) safe?
I have been preparing bleach disinfectant lately in a spray bottle and has been spraying on my couch, door mat, door knots, etc... I don't rinse it... So I assume there is bleach residue left afterchemistry.stackexchange.com
Given the fact that it would probably be safe to put back in the tank without doing any drying, you're probably right. However, Bleach is not necessarily 'inactivated' by drying, at least not completelyAs long as it was only bleach without additives for smell or no splash then all that needs to be done is to completely dry it. One round in the drier for an hour on high well completely brake down the bleach and it will be safe.
I have talked to a number of chemists real chemists by trade not play, and they agree and there are lots of scientific papers other information out there. This is not even in debate by the chemistry world. Its settled. Once bleach dries it breaks down into components that pose no harm to our aquariums. Please show me scientific sites or discussions by actual chemists who say otherwise.Given the fact that it would probably be safe to put back in the tank without doing any drying, you're probably right. However, Bleach is not necessarily 'inactivated' by drying, at least not completely