Very white socks: the trick to whitening them (even the dirtiest ones) is not to use bleach!

• Dilute the hydrogen peroxide in a liter of warm water and soak the socks for 40 minutes.
• After this time, remove excess water and wash them with regular soap.

3. Lemon juice

Lemon juice contains natural acids that  help preserve the whiteness of all types of clothing, according to     carried out by the Leiden University Medical Center (Netherlands).  Its antibacterial compounds control bad odors and leave a fresh aroma.

Ingredients

• 1 cup lemon juice (250 ml)
• 1 liter of warm water

How to use

• Add fresh lemon juice to a bowl of warm water, then dip your socks in and let them soak for 45 minutes.
• Then rinse them as usual and let them dry in the sun.

4. Baking soda

Baking soda is one of the most used ecological products when cleaning dirty clothes and the house. Its  astringent and whitening action is used to care for delicate garments  , including socks. It is recommended  to combine it with lemon juice or hydrogen peroxide  to enhance its cleaning effects.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons baking soda (20 g)
• ½ lemon

How to use

• Rub the two tablespoons of baking soda into the damp socks, let them sit for a few minutes, and then rub them with half a lemon.
• To finish, wait another 10 minutes, rinse them and dry them in the sun.

5. White vinegar

Using white vinegar to wash clothes is a very common practice, especially among people who have opted for 100% ecological cleaning methods. This is stated in this research from the University of Massachusetts Lowell (United States). This product contains acids and active compounds that, in addition to removing dirt,   disinfect and neutralize bad odors.  In addition,   it serves as an alternative to softening products,   since it has similar effects, but without containing aggressive chemicals.

Ingredients

• 1 cup white vinegar (250 ml)
• ½ liter of cold water

How to use

• Make a solution of white vinegar with water and soak the socks for 30-40 minutes.
• Scrub them thoroughly, add some liquid soap and rinse.
• Finally, dry them in the sun for best results.

The results of these homemade tricks   may vary depending on the quality of the products used  and the type of fabric of the socks. So if you don’t get the results you want, try another one on the list until you find the one that works best for you. Also, avoid using chemical bleach, as it is too aggressive a product and  tends to affect the quality of the fabrics.