Washing Orlon Filter

[OCHTO]

Anyone have any tips for washing the orlon cone filters? I thought I detected a faint musty smell in mine. I know not to use bleach but maybe baking soda or ? I've rinsed it several times in hot water and can't get rid of that odor. I might just have to get a new one. Thanks

[buckeye gold]

Throw it away and get a new one. That smell may well be mold and contaminate your syrup. Also you will get off flavoored syrup by using a musty filter. Filters are cheap compared to ruining syrup, always have xtras.

[MapleLady]

For the amount of time you will spend trying to get that musty smell out, it would be better to buy a new one. Beyond rinsing that filter, I would not want to use any type of soap - just not sure you a) could get all of the residual soap out and b) might then have the scent of the laundry detergent. Just get a new one and be done with it. (just my two cents....)

[OCHTO]

Yep, I will replace. Hoping there was some way to wash good. I will just have to wash it better this year. Thanks folks!