Best way to clean filter socks

[cmjazz89]

What ways do you clean your filter socks?

BTW, not sure if anyone has suggested it, but I have a nice DIY filter sock.

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100131144&marketID=1&locStoreNum=149">http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100131144&marketID=1&locStoreNum=149</a>

So for 10ft @ $5, I can make 5 or so filter socks, cut to custom length, and use a small plastic tie on the bottom end and use a re-useable tie for the top so I can release the sock and replace it.

They also come it 100ft for $20. That's alot of socks!! :eek:

 

[jetchris]

cool, ill have to look into that - I wash mine in the washer. Of course no soap. Sometimes i rinse with RO water afterwards but not usually.

 

[dakota9]

Soak in bleach, rinse, let dry.....


The link just took me to a general page, could you repost it please, sounds interesting.

 

[cmjazz89]

Strange the link was cut off..

hmm.. copy and paste into a browser, then delete the space in http

<span style="font-size: 12px;">ht tp://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100131144

</span>- This is the 10 ft

ht tp://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100357233&marketID=1&locStoreNum=149
- This is the 100ft

If that doesn't work, do a search for Drain Sleeve @ HD. It may tell you there's no matches, but when you enter in your zip code to check the loca store, it'll come up.

 

[kwl1763]

Yep washer no soap. Rinse off in sink for good measure and then let dry 24 hours just in case. Done this for many years with no issues.

 

[cameron]

I wouldn't let my tank gear anywhere near my laundry room personally. Residue from washing detergent is left over in most washers which could lead to phosphate leaching. I made the mistake of leaving a water bladder in our laundry room for a week to dry only to have it with perma detergent taste.

Course newer or different washers probably work differently, but I would stick with a bleach wash and dry as recommended above just to be safe.