4 Sock Laundry Hacks that Will Make Laundry Simpler

If you've been following along the past few weeks, we've been working through a series of our favorite laundry hacks that work. We last discussed Dryer Hacks that Work. You would think we'd cover socks in that post, but there was so much to discuss, that we decided to write an entire article on sock hacks that will make laundry simpler. But first, let's all take a moment of silence for all of the lost socks in the world. Now that that's out of the way, read on for some of our favorite sock laundry hacks to help you with all of your sock drama.

Sock Laundry Hack #1: Only Buy White Socks

When you're only doing laundry for yourself, you can easily solve the dilemma of matching your socks by buying only one type of sock. Yes, we said white socks, but if you prefer black socks, that's fine too. Just buy a bulk package of the same socks and you'll never have to worry about finding matching socks ever again.

If you're doing laundry for the entire family, it doesn't have to be complicated. You can just as easily buy all of one color, in different sizes or in different lengths. For example, perhaps your daughter prefers an ankle cut sock, but your son prefers crew cut. You can buy each of them a bulk package of white socks in their preferred style. When it comes time to match up socks, you easily know which socks belong to which child. The most important part is that all socks are the same.

Designed socks are fun, but they can really mess up your laundry workflow if one goes missing; but, with this approach, you'll never have to fear matching socks ever again.

Sock Laundry Hack #2: Safety Pin Socks Together

Okay, we hear you - you're not ready to get rid of all those fun patterned socks. However, you still want to eliminate the drama of matching socks. If this describes you, try using a small safety pin to attach sock pairs together before tossing them in the wash.

Yes, this is an extra step on the front end, but we find that a pair of socks is less likely to get lost in the shuffle than a singular sock. Just keep a cup of safety pins near your laundry hampers to put this plan into action.

Sock Laundry Hack #3: Check the Lining of Your Washer for Missing Socks

We often blame lost socks on the dryer, but it could be that your washer is eating them before they ever have a chance to make it to the dryer. In particular, front-loading washers are quite guilty of attracting socks into the lining of the drum. So, if you have an ongoing problem of losing socks every time you do laundry, check your washer's manual for instructions on how to get to the lining of your dryer.

Sock Laundry Hack #4: Create a Space Just for Lost Socks

Alternatively, you can embrace the reality that socks are occasionally going to lose their partner and create a space in your laundry room for socks that lost their other half. We really love this sign that says "Single Ready to Mingle," because if you can't beat them...join them.

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