Can socks be washed in a washing machine alone? How to restore socks that have become hard?

The best way to clean socks is to wash and disinfect them separately. If you put socks in a washing machine, bacteria will stick to them. After all, clothes are worn next to the body. Never wash clothes, underwear, and socks together in the washing machine.

Can socks be washed in the washing machine alone?

Can.

But socks cannot be washed in the washing machine with other clothes. Studies have shown that worn socks mainly contain sweat (water, salt, lactic acid and urea), Staphylococcus aureus, fungi, old keratin, etc. People with smelly feet may also have fungi such as Trichophyton and some smelly metabolites. If clothes and socks are washed together, it is very easy for the fungus on the feet to infect the body through clothing. Both men and women should pay attention to this, and people with athlete's foot and women are more susceptible to infection. This kind of fungal infection usually manifests as itching in the private parts, some accompanied by symptoms such as blisters, and severe cases in women can cause cervical diseases.

How to restore socks from becoming stiff

If your socks become hard, you can use softener when washing them, or you can soak them in water used to wash rice for a while before washing. Both methods can effectively solve the problem of hard socks.

1. Add softener when washing socks and try to make sure they are washed clean. If there is no softener, you can also boil the socks and laundry detergent for 20 minutes and then wash them.

2. Before washing, soak it in water used to wash rice or water with vinegar for a while and then wash it to keep it soft.

Why do socks become hard?

1. If your socks become hard, it may be because the cotton content of the socks is too high or the quality is poor. Generally speaking, cotton socks tend to become hard, and combed cotton socks are better.

2. If the detergent is not cleaned out thoroughly or a bad detergent is used during washing, it will easily cause the socks to become hard. In this case, you can use softener after washing the socks.

3. Socks will become hard if they are not cleaned properly. Because feet sweat a lot, if the socks are not cleaned properly, a lot of grease will remain, and the grease will become hard after solidification.

4. After wearing socks, there will be a lot of grease on them. If they are not washed for a long time after wearing, the socks will become hard.

The thickness of thermal socks should be moderate

1. hPa

hPa is the international unit of pressure. The larger the hPa value, the greater the pressure per unit area. This index is usually found on the packaging of compression stockings, including 12hPa, 18hPa, 24hPa, and so on. Compression stockings may sound a little strange, but if I tell you another name for it, you will be very familiar with it, which is - slimming leg tights! The larger the hPa value, the greater the force the socks exert on the legs, and the slimming and shaping effect will be better. Don't just think that compression stockings only have the slimming effect of wrapping with elastic. In fact, they also have the function of removing leg swelling. They are very suitable for wearing when sitting or standing for a long time or taking a long-distance flight!

2. Size

The sizes of thermal tights in Japan are usually SM (height 145-160, hip 80-93); ML (height 150-165, hip 80-93) and L-LL (height 155-170, hip 85-98). The sizes in the European and American markets are still the common S, M, L, etc. Don't ignore the size because you think the tights are elastic. It is really important to choose the right tights. If the size is not right, the effect of wearing them will not be very good!

3. Material

At present, the most common materials for thermal socks on the market are wool and velvet. Both are very good and skin-friendly, and have good thermal insulation effects. Some have good heat-locking effects, while others have self-heating effects. The technologies of each company are different. If you still feel that it is not warm enough, you can choose a pair with velvet inside. In terms of the color selection of leggings, the basic colors are black, white, gray, and brown. Girls who like to match are recommended to buy all colors, so that they can match different colors of tops and skirts to create different styles! Now many brands also have some thermal socks with printed patterns, which are also very beautiful. It is recommended that you go to the physical store to try more before making a decision!