What is the easiest way to wash filter balls? By hand or in the washing machine?
It is best to try both. Both variants to wash filter balls have advantages and disadvantages. Basically, cleaning filter balls very simple.
A) Wash filter balls by hand
Simply squeezing the filter balls by hand under running water has the great advantage that it very fast and uncomplicated The cleaning result is also very good. Therefore, our official recommendation is to wash the filter balls by hand as shown in our explanatory video. The disadvantage is that you have to dirty ballsBut there are rubber gloves for those who are disgusted. There is nothing left in the filter balls except dirt. So there is no need to be afraid.
B) Wash filter balls in the washing machine
Alternatively, you can put the balls in a laundry bag and put it in the washing machine. However, you should not use detergent, as this could remain in the balls and then foam up in the pool. And you should not wash them with hot water, as the synthetic fabric can change. The Effort is therefore relatively high for an unclear result.
We recommend washing filter balls by hand
Our conclusion after many tests:
Clean the filter balls by hand. This only takes 5-10 minutes. You can see exactly how clean the filter balls already are and it saves resources.
