safe to use clorox/bleach to wash filter bag

Tropix · 02/19/2010, 05:28 PM

like the title says, I usually use beech, I am out and only have clorox and believe it is the same and says on the label clorox with bleach

Tropix · 02/19/2010, 05:45 PM

I found bleach, and washing away but the way I do it is wash once with the bleach cause I go overkill with like a cup of bleach and run it with hot water and usually a second wash with cold water with just water.

how do you clean you filter bag?

klasiksb · 02/19/2010, 05:59 PM

Rinse cycle with bleach and another without, let air dry 24 hrs, use.

iamwrasseman · 02/19/2010, 06:07 PM

just use pure bleach not scented or gel non splash type ,rinse well and let completely dry.

drewp808 · 02/19/2010, 06:19 PM

does this ruin your washer?

Tropix · 02/19/2010, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drewp808

does this ruin your washer?

no just shakes my mail box

walkthedog · 02/19/2010, 07:21 PM

When exposed to air; bleach (chlorine) breaks down really fast. Wash then rinise. Then let air dry. You won't have any issues. Been doing that way for years.

iamwrasseman · 02/19/2010, 08:52 PM

yes and the washer will survive the washings .

EdMan71 · 02/19/2010, 08:56 PM

I also turn socks/filter bag wrong side out at first cycle then flip them back for final rinse.

brubinfeld · 02/20/2010, 07:16 PM

the washer needs even once a month just a cylce with bleach only to disinfect it . so yes the washer will survive it

mjtncsu · 02/20/2010, 08:53 PM

I have also done the once with bleach, once without washing cycle for months without issue. I usually let mine sit outside for a week to ensure there is no residual bleach (the extra time just makes me feel better.)

lordofthereef · 02/21/2010, 12:11 AM

I believe clorox is synonymous with bleach. "Clorox with bleach" just sounds like a marketing gimmick.

iamwrasseman · 02/21/2010, 12:58 AM

yes clorox is bleach

02/19/2010, 05:28 PM	#1
Tropix Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Pismo Beach, cA Posts: 156	safe to use clorox/bleach to wash filter bag like the title says, I usually use beech, I am out and only have clorox and believe it is the same and says on the label clorox with bleach

02/19/2010, 05:59 PM	#3
klasiksb Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: wisconsin Posts: 1,281	Rinse cycle with bleach and another without, let air dry 24 hrs, use. __________________ Just a girl looking to build a little piece of heaven on earth, without killing it!

02/19/2010, 06:07 PM	#4
iamwrasseman Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: syracuse Posts: 7,003	just use pure bleach not scented or gel non splash type ,rinse well and let completely dry. __________________ This hobby certainly can put you in some weird positions ! Dave Current Tank Info: 40 freshwater,25saltwater 2000 gallons ,enough tanks for an army ?

02/19/2010, 08:52 PM	#8
iamwrasseman Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: syracuse Posts: 7,003	yes and the washer will survive the washings . __________________ This hobby certainly can put you in some weird positions ! Dave Current Tank Info: 40 freshwater,25saltwater 2000 gallons ,enough tanks for an army ?

02/21/2010, 12:11 AM	#12
lordofthereef One reef to rule them all Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Leominster, MA Posts: 5,299	I believe clorox is synonymous with bleach. "Clorox with bleach" just sounds like a marketing gimmick. __________________ "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself" ~ Josh Billings Visit My Home page for current build thread (click my user name and select "Visit LordoftheReef's Homepage" in the drop down menu!

02/19/2010, 05:45 PM	#2
Tropix Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Pismo Beach, cA Posts: 156	I found bleach, and washing away but the way I do it is wash once with the bleach cause I go overkill with like a cup of bleach and run it with hot water and usually a second wash with cold water with just water. how do you clean you filter bag?

02/19/2010, 06:19 PM	#5
drewp808 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: HONOLULU Posts: 143	does this ruin your washer?

02/19/2010, 07:21 PM	#7
walkthedog Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 370	When exposed to air; bleach (chlorine) breaks down really fast. Wash then rinise. Then let air dry. You won't have any issues. Been doing that way for years.

02/19/2010, 08:56 PM	#9
EdMan71 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 117	I also turn socks/filter bag wrong side out at first cycle then flip them back for final rinse.

02/20/2010, 07:16 PM	#10
brubinfeld Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: southfield Posts: 55	the washer needs even once a month just a cylce with bleach only to disinfect it . so yes the washer will survive it

02/20/2010, 08:53 PM	#11
mjtncsu Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bartlesville, OK Posts: 50	I have also done the once with bleach, once without washing cycle for months without issue. I usually let mine sit outside for a week to ensure there is no residual bleach (the extra time just makes me feel better.)

02/21/2010, 12:58 AM	#13
iamwrasseman Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: syracuse Posts: 7,003	yes clorox is bleach __________________ This hobby certainly can put you in some weird positions ! Dave Current Tank Info: 40 freshwater,25saltwater 2000 gallons ,enough tanks for an army ?