how do you clean you filter sock ?

[bullitr]

i have 6 filter sock the a rotate every week or so . i usually clen it with bleach and high pressure water hose then let it dry for couple of day in the sun and place it on top of the metal halide to be sure.... how do you guys clean your filter sock?

 

[reefreak29]

mashine wash no soap

 

[bullitr]

Originally Posted by reefreak29
mashine wash no soap
mine have rims inside so i couldn't plus washing machine has soap residue.. thank you for the response

 

[dragonboy]

I just use poly cotton filter because the sock will get worn out after awhile you can only clean it so much. Cotton is cheaper although it doesn't trap the small particles like a sock filter does, but good enough just buy them for cheap at fabric store hehehe...

 

[bullitr]

bump

 

[curlsoc]

I've just been rinsing it real well in the hottest water I can stand, even using a long handled scrub brush on the inside to help get the junk out. Then, squinshing it up and down in hot water until it looks pretty darn clean and the water runs clear as possible. Think old fashioined wash board. No chemicals, as I was thinking they might not be so good for the tank.

 

[coral keeper]

Insted of putting it in the hotest water you can stand you can wash it out really good then put some fresh water in a pot put your sock or what ever in the pot and boil it.

 

[bullitr]

Originally Posted by Coral Keeper
Insted of putting it in the hotest water you can stand you can wash it out really good then put some fresh water in a pot put your sock or what ever in the pot and boil it.
sorry dude but like i said it has a rim on it make out of plastic and the sock it itself is plastic....

 

[bullitr]

Originally Posted by Curlsoc
I've just been rinsing it real well in the hottest water I can stand, even using a long handled scrub brush on the inside to help get the junk out. Then, squinshing it up and down in hot water until it looks pretty darn clean and the water runs clear as possible. Think old fashioined wash board. No chemicals, as I was thinking they might not be so good for the tank.
i used to just spray it with high pressure hose and that's it but most of the time to kill a algae i use bleach and let it dry... for a couple of day to let the bleach evaporate...

 

[mushroomss]

no bleach!!!!USE muscle and a toothbrush!!lol get a bucket of ro water and use a toothbrush to clean it.

 

[tx reef]

I run mine in the washer without soap. Never had any problems............