Clean Filter Socks

[thomasj]

I was trying to get my socks to come out white. I was soaking in bleach water for a weak. The socks looked like they just came out of the sump.After soaking for the weak. So I soaked them in Citric Acid for a weak. Now they look like I just picked them at the lfs.

 

[Peace River]

It sounds like you have found one of the many ways to clean filter socks. Other approaches include wash machine, hose, utility sink, and pressure washer.

Here is a link to an R2R thread that discusses this topic even more. Good luck!

 

[Phyber]

I prewash them in the sink to get the really bad stuff out, then throw in the washer on a express cycle/extra rinse/heavy soil level and no bleach. Spin dry and then store.

 

[thewackyreefer]

I switched to acrylic socks + poly-fil, couldn't deal with the constant cleaning of socks.

 

[Michael Gray]

I just rinse all the chunks out sock stays off white or brownish but its clean. I let it air dry and reuse. I dont mind the off white. I dont see it anyway. I also take my socks out and switch every day.

 

[krash7172]

I set my washing machine on high temp. No chemicals. Turn the socks inside out.