Little secrets of a big wash, or how to wash socks by hand
Socks are the wardrobe items that need washing more often than others. The manual method of grooming the pair is preferred.
However, in order to wash a thing efficiently, you need to know certain rules. They allow you to extend the life of products without losing their appearance.
Read more about how to correctly and quickly wash socks manually, we will tell you in the article.
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Preparation for the process
Before you start washing your socks, you need to prepare them. This stage includes the following actions:
Sorting. Black, colored and white items are washed separately.- Remove any large debris from the sole, such as adhered pet hair or hair. This is easy to do with a clothes cleaning adhesive roller.
- Turn the pair inside out. Sand often accumulates inside, and stones and other small debris can get in.
If the socks are new and are being washed for the first time, you need to read the recommendations given by the manufacturer. They are indicated on the label.
Sometimes soaking is required before washing. This procedure allows you to get rid of stubborn dirt and yellowness. To enhance the effect, you can use stain remover and bleach (it is used for white things).
The duration of soaking is from 1 to 12 hours. The socks of people suffering from nail fungus must undergo this procedure.
Features of hand processing
Once the socks are sorted and free of dirt, you can start washing them.
Step-by-step instruction:
Pour water into a basin and dissolve the selected detergent in it.- Moisten the steam and rub the contaminated areas manually or with a brush.
- Rinse in detergent solution. The procedure must be repeated until complete cleansing.
- Rinse socks thoroughly under running water.
- Wring out and dry the products.
In addition to classic washing, there are unusual methods for getting rid of dirt. A quick way is to put socks on your hands. Then they are soaped and intensively rubbed against each other.
Another washing method is to use plastic containers. Water with dissolved powder is poured into it, socks are placed and the lid is tightly closed. They put the bottle in the trunk of the car and drive around with it all day. In the evening, all that remains is to rinse the pair and hang it to dry.
Check out this unusual way to wash socks in the video:
Selecting a detergent
When choosing a detergent for washing socks, you need to start from the type of fabric from which they are sewn.
Water temperature
It is a misconception to wash socks in hot water. This is done only when additional disinfection of things is required. In other situations, it is enough to limit yourself to warm water.
Its optimal temperature is 40 degrees. It will not burn your hands and will not allow dirt to penetrate deeply into the fibers of the fabric.
Do you need a spin?
Socks can be wrung out after hand washing. This allows you to get rid of excess water and speed up the drying process.
However, there is an exception. It applies to wool products. Woolen socks are not wrung out, but placed on a rack immediately after washing is completed..
They should dry naturally. If you squeeze them out, they will lose their shape and stretch out greatly.
Nuances for products of different colors
On white socks dirt is more noticeable than on dark ones. Therefore, you have to wash them after every wear. To prevent the products from turning yellow, you can use bleaches.
Do not use products containing chlorine or other bleaching ingredients to soak colored items. They are boiled only when necessary, for example, for the purpose of disinfection.
If there is a stain that is difficult to remove on colored items, you can get rid of it using ammonia and glycerin. The product is mixed in a 1:2 ratio and applied pointwise to the contaminated area with a cotton pad. When the stain is removed, the pair is washed as usual.
Black, colored and white socks are always soaked and washed separately.
When should you boil?
White items are boiled with the addition of detergent when they have stubborn stains or have turned yellow. Colored and black socks are boiled to disinfect them. This procedure is also carried out to remove persistent sweat odor.
Algorithm of actions:
- pour water into an aluminum or enamel bowl;
- add washing powder and soda;
- place socks in the solution, boil them for 10-15 minutes;
- drain the water, rinse the steam.
During boiling, the products will float, so they need to be heated from time to time.
How to dry it properly?
Black and colored items should not be hung in direct sunlight. They will contribute to fading of the fabric.
It is not recommended to hang colored or black items on wet white socks. To speed up the drying process, the pair can be ironed several times.
Important Tips
To prevent things from getting damaged during the washing process, you must follow the following recommendations:
Woolen items are washed at temperatures up to 30 degrees. They are not wrung out, but left to dry naturally, in a horizontal position. Hair shampoo is suitable for caring for them.- It is not recommended to use bleach or bleach too often, as these products corrode fabric fibers.
- Nylon socks are not soaked. They are washed with soap under the tap. The whole process does not take more than 3 minutes.
Modern socks are often decorated with additional decorative elements, such as rhinestones or sequins, which are held on with glue. Such products should be washed carefully, minimizing contact with water.
Conclusion
Hand washing your socks allows you not only to give them freshness, but also to maintain their attractive appearance for a long time. However, this process has many nuances that must be observed.
