Filter Sock/Bleach/washing machine

[superb]

after reading several posts regarding the cleaning of filter socks I decided to try the washing machine with no soap and light bleach. I then washed them again with nothing to help rinse them out.
However, when i smell them (after drying) I can still smell a little bleach. Should I be worried? I would hate to kill my reef.
thanks for your replys.

 

[fedukeford]

itd be best if you can totally get the bleach smell out, the less bleach there is in the tank the better

 

[reefkprz]

try rinsing it in tap water that has been dechlorinated. add a little extra declorinator (not much just a little more than the directions say)

 

[ssjkakarot]

imo you should be fine

 

[superb]

thanks for the imput. I guess maybe I'll try another no soap/no bleach wash.
Ben.

 

[viper_930]

Rinse it until you can't smell bleach anymore. Then let it airdry.

 

[ssjkakarot]

i clean my skimmer out in bleach water and i just rinse it real well and i've never had an issue yet ...knock on wood

 

[superb]

I definetly needed to do something more than the old hose out in front of the house. after a year those socks just wheren't getting that clean any more.

 

[acrylic51]

I agree with Viper....I change my filter socks daily and they go in the washer with hot water and bleach on extended rinse cycle, and then I always air dry them in the sun.....The sun will neutralize the bleach ....