Cleaning filter media

[bigl21750]

I have a 180 gal fowlr which has two sumps, I've been buying fairly expensive bulk filter pads which I cut to fit the sumps. My question is can you clean these filter pads good enough to reuse in tanks and how would you clean. I read one post whick sugggested soaking the pads in water with clorox and then rinsing ou t and treated with dechlorinator, an one have any idea or suggestions.
Thanks

 

[phixer]

Chlorine bleach can be used, but Im always reluctant to use it. It just gives me the creeps. How about scalding water and tongs in bucket.

 

[joe 09]

i clean my pads with running tap water.i replace the pads every month.i use felt padding i bought from wal mart it was about 2$ a yard.