Does anyone have experience washing sock filters in the washing machine? I've heard about people washing them with no detergent. I have about a dozen of these, and I'd really like to reuse them in some efficient manner.
Washing sock filters
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I run mine with Oxyclean using the directions for my front load washer. I try to rinse as much loose goo out of them as I can first. I do 6-9 7 inch felt socks in a load.
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I wash mine in machine and simply warm water only - no soap, bleach ... nothing
My mesh- I clean by hand
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All the answers you need in this thread.
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What if it's below zero outside?All the answers you need in this thread.
Cleaning Filter Socks With Pressure Washer
Cleaning Filter Socks With Pressure Washer Before you try this: Make sure your pressure washer is rated between 1500-2000 psi, I wouldn’t recommend trying this with a pressure washer that is over 2000 psi as this will likely tear your sock apart. Step 1: Use your pressure washer to clean a...
mike550
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There are a lot of threads on this. I think the folks that use the washing machine are using bleach or oxi-clean, but no detergent, fabric softener, etc. Not sure if it needs to be hot or cold water, but I think most are also using a second rinse cycle to make sure they get out bleach etc.
Personally, I collect them and take them to the local car wash that has power washers. Just ran the power washer on the rinse cycle, and then when I got home I'd do a final rinse using "Prime" to make sure I've taken out any chlorine, etc. Now I've switched to a roller filter, but still use socks as needed.
Personally, I collect them and take them to the local car wash that has power washers. Just ran the power washer on the rinse cycle, and then when I got home I'd do a final rinse using "Prime" to make sure I've taken out any chlorine, etc. Now I've switched to a roller filter, but still use socks as needed.
Sdot
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This...very quick and it clean them good.... just don't have the nozzle to close.All the answers you need in this thread.
Cleaning Filter Socks With Pressure Washer
Cleaning Filter Socks With Pressure Washer Before you try this: Make sure your pressure washer is rated between 1500-2000 psi, I wouldn’t recommend trying this with a pressure washer that is over 2000 psi as this will likely tear your sock apart. Step 1: Use your pressure washer to clean a...
