Unconventional tricks to revive and brighten your white socks

Fabrics in light colours get dirty and yellow quickly, which encourages the use of expensive detergents or bleaches during washing. An alternative is to use baking soda or vinegar, which are both safe and effective. But there's something else that can help.

Instagram and TikTok are treasure troves of inspiration. In addition to beauty tricks, you'll find tips to make daily tasks easier. It's worth testing the method shared by one internet user who demonstrated how to clean white socks thoroughly. Put a dirty pair of socks into a tall jar. Add a laundry detergent pod, a tablespoon of sea salt, and some baking soda.

Crush pieces of aluminum foil into small balls and throw them into the jar. Now, cover everything with hot water. Then stir, close the jar, and shake it vigorously. Wait about 10 minutes. After this time, the white socks will look like new, and the stains will disappear.

To clean white socks, it's worth preparing a rinse that will not only restore their white colour but also disinfect the material. Add two tablespoons of baking soda to a bowl with 1 litre of warm water—if necessary, you can increase the amount.

Soak the socks for at least 30 minutes, and then wash them in the washing machine. If you don't have baking soda on hand, you can use vinegar. Pour a cup of vinegar into 1 litre of warm water and soak the socks for half an hour. During washing, the unpleasant vinegar smell will dissipate.

Baking soda and vinegar are eco-friendly whitening solutions. In their absence, try using eggshells—even though it sounds unconventional, their whitening properties can yield surprising results. Clean the shells, place them in a laundry bag, and throw them into the washing machine. Once dry, the socks will regain a bright white appearance.