Walking barefoot around the house is a common habit that intensified with the pandemic. But sometimes, socks can end up stained and even torn. I know how to wash them so they look like new.
One of the greatest benefits of being in our homes is being able to be in Pijama and not having to wear shoes. But, the problem comes when wash the socks since we can meet stains and dirt that is very difficult to remove.
Therefore, at Ámbito Financiero we bring you three tricks that do not fail to fight against the garments percussed.
sock-19562_1280.jpg
The three infallible methods to wash socks
1. With salt and warm water
Ingredients needed:
- 2 tablespoons of salt.
- 1 liter of warm water.
- 3 drops of liquid laundry soap.
To whiten the socks and make them look like new, you have to mix the warm water with the salt in a bucket and then submerge the affected pairs. Afterwards, it is necessary to let it rest for at least 10 minutes. To increase effectiveness, add a few drops of laundry detergent and then wash and rinse with cold water.
2. With lemon and warm water
Ingredients needed:
- 250 ml of lemon juice.
- 1 liter of warm water.
lemon tree.jpg
To start, you have to mix the water well with the lemon juice and put them in a bucket. Then, you have to put the pairs of socks in the container and let them rest for a few 45 minutes. Finally you have to rinse the socks and dry them in the sun.
3. With baking soda and lemon
Ingredients needed:
- 2 tablespoons of baking soda.
- Half lemon.
First you have to wet the pair of socks well in cold water. Once wet, put the baking soda and the juice of half a lemon on the stains. Rub lightly and then wait 10 minutes to rest. Finally, rinse with water.
Although it may seem hard to believe, these ecological methods allow us to leave our socks like new. It should be noted that after each trick it is necessary to wash in the washing machine the garments to finish removing the excess ingredients.
Source: Ambito
I am an author and journalist who has worked in the entertainment industry for over a decade. I currently work as a news editor at a major news website, and my focus is on covering the latest trends in entertainment. I also write occasional pieces for other outlets, and have authored two books about the entertainment industry.
