I cleaned my dirty socks with a cheap ingredient and now they look like new again

Keeping socks clean is one of the most annoying tasks in life. Even if you keep your house and floors reasonably clean, socks can still get dirty and aren't always as easy to restore.

And that's before you even think about white socks that have turned gray or faded over time. Of course, it would be easy to throw them away and buy new pairs, but we're in a cost of living crisis , so it's good to take matters into your own hands. I decided to stop putting off this task and finally try out a popular cleaning tip for my stained socks using just one simple ingredient .

I went to the nearest Asda and bought a large bag of soda crystals from the cleaning aisle, which cost me a whopping £2. I've never used them for cleaning, but they have so many uses, from cleaning the washing machine to degreasing pots and pans.

Although they do not contain bleach, they are also said to be excellent at removing stains. At least that's what fans of Mrs. Hinch say, and they're rarely wrong. Baking soda crystals are also being hailed as a way to soften clothes, and for someone who doesn't own a dryer, the idea was immediately very appealing.

So, armed with my dirty socks, I followed his instructions and filled a large container with hot water before adding my socks and a cup of soda crystals.

When it started to look like a menacing soup, I left the soda crystals on for about two hours. Professionals recommend leaving it on overnight, but since I was racing against time, I had to use it for a few hours.

Once the time was up, I carefully drained the water from the container and put the socks in the washing machine with regular detergent and an extra helping of baking soda crystals in the drum, just for good measure. They actually looked worse at this point, I think because they were soaked, so I was really hoping the washing machine would do its thing.

Luckily I didn't have to worry as they came out transformed after a wash at 30°C.

The stubborn stains disappeared and the socks looked much whiter and brighter, as if I had bought them new.

I don't think the soda crystals softened them, but it may take a few washes for that to happen.

Either way, I'll be using them in every white laundry room from now on and can't wait to see what other cleaning jobs around the house can benefit from this simple and affordable product.

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