Winter Hacks: Know the right way to wash socks in winter, otherwise they will get spoiled

The temperature drops in winter, which makes you feel cold. People wear woolen clothes in winter to keep their bodies warm. Woolen clothes help keep the body warm, as well as protect from cold winds. However, maintenance of woolen clothes is difficult. There is a possibility of lint or wool getting pulled. The color can also fade. In such a situation, people keep some special things in mind while washing woolen clothes, which include sweaters, cardigans, jackets, or coats. People often get such clothes dry cleaned from the market. Although woolen socks are also very useful in winter. But socks get spoiled faster than clothes.

Due to not washing socks properly, your new and worn once or twice socks are no longer wearable. Lint may appear in the socks. The color of the socks may fade. The elastic of the socks may get damaged i.e. they become loose. In such a situation, keep some special things in mind while washing socks in winter so that your expensive woolen socks can be useful in the next season as well.

Right water temperature
Whether you are washing woolen clothes or socks, always use the right temperature of water. Cold or lukewarm water can be used to wash woolen socks. Hot water can break the wool fibers and their shape can also be spoiled.

Right detergent
One of the reasons for clothes getting damaged is not using the detergent suitable for the clothes. Socks are light and woolen. To wash socks, use a detergent that is suitable for its fabric. Harsh detergents can spoil the fabric or wool of socks. Therefore, use mild detergent powder or liquid.

Do not rub too much
Socks are quite stretchy. While washing them, do not rub them too much but wash them with light hands. Rubbing can damage the wool fibers and make them less elastic.

Washing and drying

Do not machine wash woolen socks as they can cause lint. If you are washing socks in a washing machine, use a gentle cycle. Do not dry woolen socks in the sun. This can ruin their color.

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