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11/05/2008, 08:27 AM
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Question about washing filter socks
What would be a safe choice to wash filter socks with?? I have been using the washing machine with no soap or detergants. Would washing powder be safe to use??
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11/05/2008, 08:48 AM
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I wash mine in the washer. Small load, 1/4 cup bleach, and extra rinse. I let dry 24-48 hours, then rinse with RO before I swap it out.
Let the machine fill with water before adding the socks, so the bleach doesn't break them down.
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11/05/2008, 11:30 PM
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Washing powder would be okay if the filter socks were rinsed thoroughly enough. Bleach is a fine, too.
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11/05/2008, 11:53 PM
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This is what I do too. I have about 25 socks that I will usually cycle through. Then do one big load. HTH Spleify
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11/06/2008, 02:03 AM
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Little bit of bleach, and then air-dry (outside preferred). Bleach oxidizes incredibly fast.
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11/06/2008, 02:59 AM
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I wash it like normal with a little bleach, then run it thru 2 triple rinse cycles.
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11/06/2008, 04:45 AM
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I turn mine inside out throw them in the washer with oxy bleach, wash them and air dry them for a couple of days.
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11/06/2008, 08:14 AM
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Thanks for all of the responses, Its IMO its always best to err on the side of caution, which is the reason I posted the question in the Chemistry forum.
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