How to Keep Socks Together in the Washer
How often does the sock gnome strike in your home? There are always a couple of socks missing from each load and they're nowhere to be seen. All you end up with are mismatched socks and disgruntled family members. Well, this is an inexpensive way to keep your family's socks paired in the washer no matter what. No more lost socks. They'll always have their mates right with them. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Buy a big package of safety pins and distribute them amongst your older family members as young children should not handle sharp objects. If a particular family member has ten pairs of socks; give them ten safety pins.
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Instruct family members to pin their socks together as they take them off each evening and to place them in the laundry hamper ready for the wash.
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Wash your family's socks knowing that their socks will remain paired throughout the laundry process. Place in each family member's sock drawer with safety pins still attached.
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Tips & Warnings
Pin winter gloves together to stay with their mate for the entire laundry process, too.
Always watch children around sharp objects.
Instruct children that safety pins are not toys and should be treated with respect.
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Comments
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the safety pin leaves rust marks on the socks. I use the Sock clip. Always together sock clip.com And they hurt!
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I tried this - I do not recommend it. The pins get caught in the sock, and frequently make holes - AND leave rust spots.
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jefftango90210
Apr 15, 2010
Here is the best solution. I have used a great product for years, called the Always Together Sock Clip. sockclip dot com Not only do I never lose a sock but they come out of the dryer already sorted and since they are different colors and we've assigned a color to each person we don't have to sort them anymore either. I've tried many clips and rings, etc. and these are by far the best and the best solution for no more missing or sorting socks.
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TGoode
Feb 02, 2009
Good idea! I have done this for years with my socks, unfortunately was never very successful in getting other family members to do it! Only thing I might add is that I usually pin my socks together at the heel and if safety pin curled end tends to pull through on loose weave socks, slip an old button on before pinning sock.
