How to Take Care of Your Socks

Use cold machine wash in mild detergent (30 degrees Celsius). For antibacterial socks and odor control socks, do not bleach or use harsh chemicals. Do not wring dry, just squeeze them, and hang them to dry. Do not dry clean. Do not iron. Always keep your socks in pairs (rolled or folded in a separate draw). Keep separate summer and winter sock wardrobes. Maintain neat toenails. Do not use dryer for socks. (High heat in dryer will shorten the life-span of the elasticity of the socks.)

Belinda

For me I love to play soccer, So I have a lots of soccer socks to deal with. I have some tricks to take care of my soccer socks and I think it can apply to use to take care of a normal socks too. So,today I will share some of them to all of you. Hope it will useful for you.

-Wash gently.
Wash your soccer socks in cold and not hot water. Hot water can damage the elastic components of your socks. Your socks should be subjected to no higher than 30 degrees Celsius. In addition, use a mild laundry detergent. It may even be better to use soap.

-Do not use bleach and other harsh chemicals.
Bleach will of course discolor any fabric and is sure to damage or fade the prints off your fun soccer socks. If you are concerned with odor issues, you may soak soiled socks in a basin of water with the juice of a lemon squeezed in. You can then wash as usual.

-Do not wring them.
Wringing your soccer socks will damage the elastic bands of your socks and leave you with a pair of loose and misshapen socks that will no longer offer the compression and support you need. After washing your socks, simply squeeze excess water out of your soccer socks without stretching them in any way.

-Do not use the dryer.
The dryer is definitely a no-no for soccer socks as it subjects the socks to high temperatures that would damage the elasticity of the material. Just hang your socks to dry, preferably under a shaded, windy spot where they will dry easily. Do not dry your socks under the full brunt of the sun which could heat up and again, loosen your socks.

-Fold them loosely.
Once dry, fold your soccer socks loosely in pairs. Some people roll their socks too tightly into a ball a practice which oftentimes loosens up the fabric. It is best to just fold the socks in half and lay them flat on a surface.

-Cut your toenails.
You probably are not aware of it, but long toenails are often the culprits for damaged toe seams in soccer socks. Therefore, before donning on your socks, check to see that your toenails are short and rounded at the edges. To be safe, file the corners of your toenails to smoother the edges.

      

I suppose that if you didn't have a washer
or dryer that you could wear them right out of the packaging
The little balls of "fur" on the socks are from the dryer.
To keep you socks "together" it's good to have a couple lingerie bags
or delicate bags to toss them into when they go into the wash.
OR simply buy the same socks EVERYTIME and if you lose one it doesn't matter..
I always lost my toddlers socks so I started "trapping" them
in delicate bags.It's been very good so far.

Benjaporn027