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Very white socks: the trick to whitening them (even the dirtiest ones) is not to use bleach! | March 11, 2025

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Socks  are one of the clothes we use the most and, therefore, they are the ones that  tend to get dirty and wear out over time.  Being in continuous contact with your feet, it is common for dirt to adhere to your socks and stains that are difficult to remove form, especially if you walk around the house barefoot.

Although many cleaning products have been developed, there are those who are looking for ecological alternatives to avoid the use of harsh chemicals. These, according to this   research   carried out   by the Mutual de Seguridad Clinical Hospital of Chile, can be very harmful to our health if we do not use them correctly.  Fortunately, now it is very easy to use all those practical and economical tricks that allow us  to whiten these clothes without affecting our health or the environment.  Next, we want to share with you the  5 most effective tricks to whiten socks without using bleach.

1. Salt water

The warm salt water solution  helps to more easily remove dirt stains  that accumulate on socks.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons of salt (20 g)
  • 1 liter of warm water

How to use

  • Pour the two tablespoons of salt into a liter of water, stir so that the salt dissolves and immerse the socks.
  • If the socks are very dirty, add a little detergent for better results.
  • Avoid using very hot water, as it can damage the elasticity of the garments.


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