Micron socks

This is probably a stupid question but I have to ask it anyways so here goes.

I have a 7" Micron sock on my sump and it has gotten pretty ugly looking since I filled my tank, you know the dust from the sand at start up. I was told I could just wash them out and reuse them.

What is the best method to do this?

Told you it was a stupid question.;D

 

Washing machine with a little bleach and wash it again with just water. Luna

 

I do mine with my hands and warm water.

 

Thanks guys, It looks like I will be putting it in the washing machine tomorrow then.

Rich

 

I do the same and I sun bake after to dry and kill chlorine smell.

 

I can't do that as my wife would have a cow if I done that so I have to resort to the hands in the sink gig. :-/

 

lol ditto.

 

Do you put it in anything like a pillowcase or do you just toss it in the washer?

 

Nope, just toss it in the washer. Wash with a little bleach on gentle using the two rinse cycle. The second rinse is important. Then hang dry. They are almost dry coming out of the spin cycle anyway. The sock should be changed out and washed twice weekly.

 

Thanks PharmrJohn, I'm going to do it right now.