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    Filter Sock Cleaning

    So what's the best way to clean filter socks??

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    washing machine no soap if it is really bad small amount of bleach then run rinse twice and let dry completely.

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    Now........ Depending On The Type Of Sock You Use... (Felt Or Nylon)

    For Nylon:
    Like The Man Said... Bleach Tears Nylon Sock Up.... So I Don't Use It.... Besides, It Felt A Bit Weird Using Bleach.... I Dunno...
    1. Machine Wash With No Detergent.... If Your Like Me And Have 30 Socks (Left Overs From My Group Buys)
    2. Muratic Acid Bath (1 Part MA 10 Parts Water) Once Every 2 Months....
    Then Huge Amounts Of Rinsing....

    For Felt.
    Chuck Em!!! Then Buy Nylon Filter Socks.... See Instructions Above
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    Quote Originally Posted by Stoker View Post
    For Felt.
    Chuck Em!!! Then Buy Nylon Filter Socks.... See Instructions Above
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    I use both felt and nylon. Change them out religously every other day. Been waning them with little bleach in washing machine for about a year and soaking afer in RO water overnight and then letting them airdry. No probs so far. Been thinking about going sockless to see if anything changes.

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