Do you have white socks with grubby stains? Get them sparkling with this easy trick!
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We know that a great wardrobe can give you that extra pep in your step and provide a boost of confidence every time you leave your house. You might not realise it, but a good pair of socks can help make any outfit look ‘fresh’ and they're an essential part of any wardrobe.
But, as we all know, white socks are rather notorious for developing grubby stains which makes them look old and dingy.
Luckily, this cleaning expert has a trick to keep white socks looking brand new!
Sophie Hinchcliffe, who goes by the name of Mrs Hinch online, has garnered over 4.6 million followers on the popular social media app Instagram because of her cleaning hacks and tips.
The cleaning guru also racked up a loyal fanbase on Facebook, where many of her followers and fellow cleaning aficionados share their problems and solutions with each other.
One follower posted her dilemma to the Facebook group and shared: ‘We were away at Christmas and my boys' white socks (about 12 pairs) have come back filthy. How can I make the soles white again without affecting the coloured parts at the top? Many thanks.’
She attached the image of a pair of grubby socks to her post.
Many were quick to come to her rescue and suggested a couple of solutions to remove the grime from the material. One product that people suggested was Napisan.
Napisan works by ‘releasing active oxygen’ to remove stains and eliminate germs from the dirty item. You can buy a 3 kg bucket of Vanish Napisan Oxiaction for $20.49 at Chemist Warehouse.
‘Soak them overnight in Napisan,’ one wrote.
Another advised: ‘Quick normal wash to get the heavy stuff off (either by hand washing or in your washing machine), then soak for 24 hours in Napisan. It’s brilliant stuff.’
If a 3kg tub is too much of a commitment for you, one person used a bar of Napisan soap and swore it’s ‘magic’. She said to wet the area and rub the bar of soap in then scrub the area with a nail brush.
Then, you can leave it to soak for half an hour then rinse and repeat the process as necessary. ‘It’s never failed me,’ she added.
White socks are a common wardrobe item and can become stained over time no matter how many times they're washed. To keep them looking pristine, it is important to follow some best practices.
Firstly, use cool washes when putting your whites in the machine – this will reduce the fading and keep the colours as vibrant as possible.
Then, consider adding a fabric softener to reduce the number of fibres that may stick to the fabric as these can cause clothes to look dull and discoloured.
If you want more choices for stain removers, experts suggest stain remover sprays for a cheaper and quicker fix. According to Choice, one of the best stain remover sprays in the market is Sard Super Power Stain Remover which you can buy at Woolies for $3.50.
For home remedy solutions, you can try these two recipes. You only need two at-home items for the first solution:
For the second recipe, you can soak your dirty socks in bicarbonate of soda. Here’s what you’ll need for this hack:
Do you have more tips for cleaning white socks at home? Share them with us in the comments!
But, as we all know, white socks are rather notorious for developing grubby stains which makes them look old and dingy.
Luckily, this cleaning expert has a trick to keep white socks looking brand new!
Sophie Hinchcliffe, who goes by the name of Mrs Hinch online, has garnered over 4.6 million followers on the popular social media app Instagram because of her cleaning hacks and tips.
The cleaning guru also racked up a loyal fanbase on Facebook, where many of her followers and fellow cleaning aficionados share their problems and solutions with each other.
Sometimes stains don’t go away no matter how many times they’re put through the wash. Credit: Leeloo the First/Pexels
One follower posted her dilemma to the Facebook group and shared: ‘We were away at Christmas and my boys' white socks (about 12 pairs) have come back filthy. How can I make the soles white again without affecting the coloured parts at the top? Many thanks.’
She attached the image of a pair of grubby socks to her post.
Many were quick to come to her rescue and suggested a couple of solutions to remove the grime from the material. One product that people suggested was Napisan.
Napisan works by ‘releasing active oxygen’ to remove stains and eliminate germs from the dirty item. You can buy a 3 kg bucket of Vanish Napisan Oxiaction for $20.49 at Chemist Warehouse.
‘Soak them overnight in Napisan,’ one wrote.
Many swear by Napisan to remove stains. Credit: VanishStains.com
Another advised: ‘Quick normal wash to get the heavy stuff off (either by hand washing or in your washing machine), then soak for 24 hours in Napisan. It’s brilliant stuff.’
If a 3kg tub is too much of a commitment for you, one person used a bar of Napisan soap and swore it’s ‘magic’. She said to wet the area and rub the bar of soap in then scrub the area with a nail brush.
Then, you can leave it to soak for half an hour then rinse and repeat the process as necessary. ‘It’s never failed me,’ she added.
White socks are a common wardrobe item and can become stained over time no matter how many times they're washed. To keep them looking pristine, it is important to follow some best practices.
Firstly, use cool washes when putting your whites in the machine – this will reduce the fading and keep the colours as vibrant as possible.
Then, consider adding a fabric softener to reduce the number of fibres that may stick to the fabric as these can cause clothes to look dull and discoloured.
If you want more choices for stain removers, experts suggest stain remover sprays for a cheaper and quicker fix. According to Choice, one of the best stain remover sprays in the market is Sard Super Power Stain Remover which you can buy at Woolies for $3.50.
For home remedy solutions, you can try these two recipes. You only need two at-home items for the first solution:
- Lemon juice
- Dish soap
- Add ½ cup of lemon juice, dish soap, water and your socks to a large pan.
- Bring the water to a boil for 20 minutes.
- Wash socks as normal.
Did you know that lemon juice removes stains? Credit: Lisa Fotios/Pexels
For the second recipe, you can soak your dirty socks in bicarbonate of soda. Here’s what you’ll need for this hack:
- Bicarbonate of soda
- Detergent
- White vinegar
- Fill your sink with warm water and sprinkle in a good amount of bicarbonate of soda, depending on how many pairs of socks you’re washing.
- Allow them to soak for a few hours.
- Wring out the socks and place them in the wash.
- Add a cup of bicarbonate of soda with your normal detergent.
- Add a cup of white vinegar to the rinse for softening.
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