White socks can easily become stained and turn an unsightly grey colour, but there is a simple way to restore them to get socks looking brand new. Karen Lee , a natural household expert, has shared that her children often come home with discoloured socks after playing spots, and she was finding it impossible to get them clean. She said: “Since I no longer use bleach, I had to figure out how on earth I was going to wash these.
” 'I want to name my baby after my dead ex-girlfriend - but my wife is not happy’ 'My wife is furious after finding out I want to give our baby my ex's name' Bleach may seem like an effective solution to whiten socks, but it can damage the fabric and cause socks to develop a yellow tint which can make them look dingy. Instead, Karen discovered there is a natural homemade solution that will get rid of brown sock stains without having to use bleach. How to whiten and clean dirty socks You will need: One tablespoon of liquid laundry detergent One tablespoon of washing soda (also called soda crystals) One tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide Lemon juice A washing basin or bucket Method: All you need to do is first shake off as much dirt from the socks as you can and place the socks in cold water to wash away as much of the dirt as possible.
Pour around a gallon of lukewarm water into a bucket or basin and add all the ingredients, making sure the powdered ingredients are completely dissolved. Add the socks to the solution and make sure they are submerged in t.
