arf1410 Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 I started using some softball sized foam like "scum absorber" balls that seem to be doing a great job reducing, or even eliminating, the scum at my waterline. Any idea if those things can be washed, and if so, how, or are they considered disposable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arches2 Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 i also use the scum balls I've tried putting it in the dishwasher however i don't think it helped and it seemed it may have even caused some foaming. At $6 each for a month or two of use i just throw them away now. You could try soaking them in filter cleaner, just make sure you rinse it well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterbear Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 Just rinse them and squeeze them under running water for a few minutes every week or two...they should last about a year each unless you have a lot of oil on you bodies or use scent in your hot tub...then they will last maybe a third to half as long. Don't wash them or soak them!!!!!! I prefer the bug shaped ones (scum bugs) or the sun shaped ones (sun sorb) over the scum balls or zorbie because they have more surface area and rinse out easier, this makes them longer lasting, IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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