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Ingredients
- 1 cup lemon juice (250 ml)
- 1 liter of warm water
How to use
- Add fresh lemon juice to a bowl of warm water, then dip your socks in and let them soak for 45 minutes.
- Then rinse them as usual and let them dry in the sun.
4. Baking soda
Baking soda is one of the most used ecological products when cleaning dirty clothes and the house. Its astringent and whitening action is used to care for delicate garments , including socks. It is recommended to combine it with lemon juice or hydrogen peroxide to enhance its cleaning effects.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons baking soda (20 g)
- ½ lemon
How to use
- Rub the two tablespoons of baking soda into the damp socks, let them sit for a few minutes, and then rub them with half a lemon.
- To finish, wait another 10 minutes, rinse them and dry them in the sun.
5. White vinegar
Using white vinegar to wash clothes is a very common practice, especially among people who have opted for 100% ecological cleaning methods. This is stated in this research from the University of Massachusetts Lowell (United States). This product contains acids and active compounds that, in addition to removing dirt, disinfect and neutralize bad odors. In addition, it serves as an alternative to softening products, since it has similar effects, but without containing aggressive chemicals.
Ingredients
- 1 cup white vinegar (250 ml)
- ½ liter of cold water
How to use
- Make a solution of white vinegar with water and soak the socks for 30-40 minutes.
- Scrub them thoroughly, add some liquid soap and rinse.
- Finally, dry them in the sun for best results.
The results of these homemade tricks may vary depending on the quality of the products used and the type of fabric of the socks. So if you don’t get the results you want, try another one on the list until you find the one that works best for you. Also, avoid using chemical bleach, as it is too aggressive a product and tends to affect the quality of the fabrics.
