Filter socks, and front-end-loader washing machine ??

[muck]

What is this thing you are refering too?!?... "Washing Machine".

[Parker]

Originally Posted by muck

What is this thing you are refering too?!?... "Washing Machine".

[viperfish]

On our front loader we have a "sanitize" cycle which runs very hot. I use it and no detergents or bleaches.

[Delphinus]

Thanks guys. Yeah I turn mine inside-out as well. I've been cleaning them in bleach for about 4 years as well. I actually found that washing them in hot water was worse for them deteriorating than washing in bleach ever was - the plastic rings got cracks in them after a hot wash.

The heavier cycle did the trick last night but it was just sorta disappointing to me I had to wait 1.5 hours instead of 15 minutes like with the older non-Energy-Star-Rated behemoth I had before. The express wash was only about 30 minutes but just didn't get the sock clean (but now I wonder if it's because I only did one sock).

[Delphinus]

medhatreefguy - It comes out white without using bleach or vinegar??

[BC564]

I dont use bleach or vinegar either...and I use cold water......havent had any issues at all.....i was actually very happy...and assumed all front loads did this.

[Delphinus]

How many do you do at a time? Sad as it sounds, I sat there and watched it wash. I don't see how gently tumbling it could ever get it to come white without using bleach? You need to grind that brown out of it. Are two socks at a time enough? 3? I hate having to keep them in buckets until I have 2 or 3 ready to be cleaned, by that time it's so skanky and gross it makes you want to pass out from the smell!

[Delphinus]

Ok, cold water, no detergent, no bleach, no vinegar, and one at time. What kind of freaky alien technology is YOUR washer? I wish I bought one of those then!!! What cycle are you using? Transporter technology? No seriously, what cycle are you using then?? How dirty are you letting them get before you wash?

[marie]

Originally Posted by Delphinus

How many do you do at a time? Sad as it sounds, I sat there and watched it wash. I don't see how gently tumbling it could ever get it to come white without using bleach? You need to grind that brown out of it. Are two socks at a time enough? 3? I hate having to keep them in buckets until I have 2 or 3 ready to be cleaned, by that time it's so skanky and gross it makes you want to pass out from the smell!

I knew there was a reason I never used filter socks ....

[Reefer Rob]

Originally Posted by Delphinus

medhatreefguy - It comes out white without using bleach or vinegar??

Oh you want them snowy white. Mine come out slightly discolored. I'd be embarrassed to wear them, even though they make a stylish togue... although a little tight. Work like new in the aquarium though.