Washing filter socks

[thall17]

Is it ok to wash filter socks in the washing machine with normal soap pods?

 

[EgotisticObeseChihuahua]

It's good to wash them. Just make sure to NOT use soap. Any leftover scents or soap can leech into the water over time.

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Yep! A lot of people will wash them in a washing machine. Just do a water only wash

 

[BryanM]

I started this thread a couple weeks ago, good info in it:

Is there an easy mode filter sock maintenance?

preface: I like my fairly ultra simple big tank. UV and ATS. It is a waterbox 230.6, and it does have two 7" filter socks. I could take them out and not worry about it, and I know plenty of people who do this.... But, I like the idea of a sock or a filter mat. So the title is the...

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[X-37B]

Water only with a small amount of bleach.

 

[Üter]

I run a rinse cycle to wash out any residual soap in machine. then normal cycle water only with socks in a garment bag. after I'm done with all the socks, I run a tub clean cycle/sanitizer so spouse does not get mad. I have not felt the need to clean these socks with anything else yet and have held up for 2 years now. I just have enough socks that I only do this once a month.