washing filters

jbrown11352 · 01/15/2006, 11:18 AM

I have a filter sock and was wondering if its ok to wash it in the washing machine? Any soap residue issues? Add bleach or not and how much? Thank you.

Gobie · 01/15/2006, 11:27 AM

When I use to use bags I would just put them in with no soap and they would come out looking like new. You can use a small amount of bleach but I donÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t think you will need it.

ernordstrom · 01/15/2006, 12:03 PM

just use a capful of bleach with the washing machine, make sure you rinse it out good afterwards, then dry it. I have to do this at least once a week with mine, when my wife is not around of course...hehehe

JimW · 01/15/2006, 12:48 PM

Bags will last longer if you let them air dry vs. heat dry in dryer.

GROSSR · 01/15/2006, 03:29 PM

After all said and done, I soak mine in 1 gallon of water with a declorinator to get any possible chlorine out. I also air dry.

rich

jbrown11352 · 01/15/2006, 04:21 PM

Thanks for everyone's help

ernordstrom · 01/18/2006, 10:24 PM

sorry should have been specific about the drying method..I of course air dry them as well, not throw them in the dryer...hehehe.

01/15/2006, 11:18 AM	#1
jbrown11352 Moved On Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Canyon Lake ,Ca Posts: 1,171	washing filters I have a filter sock and was wondering if its ok to wash it in the washing machine? Any soap residue issues? Add bleach or not and how much? Thank you.

01/15/2006, 11:27 AM	#2
Gobie Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 668	When I use to use bags I would just put them in with no soap and they would come out looking like new. You can use a small amount of bleach but I donÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t think you will need it.

01/15/2006, 12:03 PM	#3
ernordstrom Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: JAX,FL Posts: 266	just use a capful of bleach with the washing machine, make sure you rinse it out good afterwards, then dry it. I have to do this at least once a week with mine, when my wife is not around of course...hehehe

01/15/2006, 12:48 PM	#4
JimW Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 290	Bags will last longer if you let them air dry vs. heat dry in dryer.

01/15/2006, 03:29 PM	#5
GROSSR Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Aberdeen NJ Posts: 1,853	After all said and done, I soak mine in 1 gallon of water with a declorinator to get any possible chlorine out. I also air dry. rich

01/15/2006, 04:21 PM	#6
jbrown11352 Moved On Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Canyon Lake ,Ca Posts: 1,171	Thanks for everyone's help

01/18/2006, 10:24 PM	#7
ernordstrom Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: JAX,FL Posts: 266	sorry should have been specific about the drying method..I of course air dry them as well, not throw them in the dryer...hehehe.