Washing socks: This is how they become hygienically clean
Wash socks? made of cotton
So that cotton socks do not shrink, you should the Coloreds at 30 degrees or maximum 40 degrees choose. High-quality cotton socks you can also wash at 60 degrees. It is best to look at the care label before washing. In general, it should be said that low temperatures not only save the wallet, but also the environment. For athlete's foot, however, you should definitely a 60-degree wash This is the only way to kill the bacteria of the fungus.
For the detergent you should make sure that no bleach is included. Many of us resort to heavy-duty laundry, but it destroys the fibers. Fine or wool detergent is better suited here. You should do without the fabric softener. To dry you can hang the socks on the clothesline or the drying rack or at low temperature in the tumble dryer.
Wash socks? made of virgin wool or merino
Both socks made of merino and virgin wool can not handle a high washing temperature. Hotter than 30 degrees you should not wash the socks. In order not to damage the fibers, you choose the Gentle cycle out and used at best Wool detergent or normal detergent without enzymes, The drying works like the cotton socks.
Wash socks? How about fine stockings?
Stockings are very sensitive and should therefore be in Gentle cycle getting washed. With a 30-degree wash and the addition of duty detergent you can not go wrong So that you additionally protect the fibers of the stockings, you can put the fine stockings into a laundry net. Alternatively, a hand wash is worthwhile. The dryer is taboo for fine stockings!
Wash socks? what about functional socks?
So that sport socks do not lose their function, you should join them maximum 40 degrees to wash. Too high temperatures destroy the material of the sports socks. After all, the functional socks are supposed to transport the sweat outwards after the wash and leave oxygen on the foot. At a Gentle cycle and with the addition of duty detergent The socks are clean. When athlete's foot, you should absolutely add Hygienespüler. What wash you should choose in sports bra, running shoes and Co., you will learn here: washing sportswear.
Washing Socks: Tips & Tricks
- You lose stockings while washing? Good that itsock clips who hold pairs of socks together. For this you can attach socks in pairs with sock clips and put everything together in the laundry. The sock clips are available at the drugstore.
- So that the socks are really hygienically clean, you can wash them before every wash turn left.
- Before washing in the washing machine you should use the Separate laundry according to textile type, colors and washing temperature, Mostly you can wash socks in 40-degree linen with shirts, dresses and T-shirts. If the material allows, you can wash them with a 60-degree linen towel.
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