Accidentally used laundry detergent on filter socks

[Alex Cataldo]

Hello RTR, Today I messed up and put filter socks in the washer and forgot to turn off the load and go feature (auto detergent) and it ran for about 10 minutes until I realized what I did and stopped it. I then put the socks on a double 2 and a half hour cycle with bleach, with a pre soak and extra rinse on both cycles. When I smelled the socks they just smell like bleach. Any input is helpful.

 

[Scorpius]

You'll be fine. If you want to wash them again in hot water with beach for piece of mind go ahead.

 

[Rtaylor]

Agree it will be fine. I occasionally use detergent and just do an extra rinse cycle. Never had an issue.

 

[vic5hands]

I wash with detergent and bleach every time with no problem

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

You should be fine with the steps you've taken, but please understand that bleach won't remove soap/detergent.

 

[t5Nitro]

Agree with the above, but also if it concerns you, they're readily available and generally pretty cheap to replace if you want some peace of mind. I think the wash cycles you put them through is sufficient. Let them air dry until the bleach smell is gone before using.

 

[jphilip813]

Yeah, as everyone has mentioned, you should be fine (just give them a day or two to air out). I use bleach on mine in hot water weekly.... but I am switching to a Rollermat in the next two weeks...got tired of washing these socks...

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

Agree with the above, but also if it concerns you, they're readily available and generally pretty cheap to replace if you want some peace of mind. I think the wash cycles you put them through is sufficient. Let them air dry until the bleach smell is gone before using.

The presence of a bleachy odor does not mean that any bleach is still present.