How to clean a sponge filter

[P4Angels]

Old hat for some, but still a question I get asked all the time:

[Mugwump]

Nice vid....thanks

[b125killer]

I take my sponges apart before I clean them. I have been doing thing the hard way

[wsantia1]

Nice video.  I think I probably need to do my sponges more frequently.

[Mugwump]

LOL..when I rotate sponges that are in multi sponged tanks...I toss em in the washer...15+ or so at a time...take em out to air dry...works nicely 

[PaulineMi]

Do you use the gentle cycle, warm, clear water?

[Mugwump]

Do you use the gentle cycle, warm, clear water?

Regular wash....cold/warm setting....note: after the spin cycle they do come out a little out of round...just squeeze em back in shape....you'll also discover the older deteriorating sponges..little pieces come off them....I then toss em...or use em for spares ??...