How to wash dirty white socks: simple methods

14.02.2024 01:00
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:26

White socks turn gray very quickly.

In this article you will learn how to quickly and effectively restore their white color and purity.

General recommendations for cleaning white socks

Do not leave socks inside out while washing. Most of the pollution is on the outside.

Do not use cold water for washing. Hot water is required to remove stubborn dirt and stains.

Wash white socks separately from other colored or dark-colored clothing to prevent the dye from discoloring them.

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How to Make Socks White Again Using Lemon Juice

Squeeze lemon juice into a glass and add 1 tablespoon of citric acid. Then add half a glass of water to the solution.

Soak the socks in liquid with citric acid for 20-30 minutes and wash them in the usual way for you: in the washing machine or by hand.

How to whiten socks with citric acid

Make a solution by mixing citric acid with water. Then soak your socks in this solution for several hours.

Citric acid will help remove stains and restore the whiteness of your socks.

After soaking, wash your socks by hand or machine. The socks will become snow-white again, like new.

Previously, we told you how to remove wine stains from clothes or a mattress.

Diana Dashkevich Author: Diana Dashkevich Editor internet resource


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  1. General recommendations for cleaning white socks
  2. How to Make Socks White Again Using Lemon Juice
  3. How to whiten socks with citric acid