Like everyone, I end up with mateless socks. They sit in a bag near the washing machine with the hope that one day I will find their match. I never do and hate to throw them away. Luckily, I found a great website on
wikiHow with 23 ways to
recycle your socks. Here are a few ideas that I found useful:
- Soothe your aching muscles by filling a long sock with rice and sewing the end closed. You can warm it on demand by placing it in the microwave with a cup of water for one minute. The water will keep the pack from drying out and bursting into flames ... which would be very bad.
- Keep clean outside by sliding a bar of soap into a sock and tie it to your outdoor faucet. This is great for gardeners and messy children.
- Store valuable and breakables in them when moving.
- Make a case for your iPod.
- Finally, who says that socks have to be an identical pair? Wear your mismatched socks with gusto and pride!
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1-28-2008 @ 10:29PM
Davie said...
A great use for old socks is to clean blinds! Just put one on like a glove and clean both sides at the same time. Works great!
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1-28-2008 @ 11:19PM
Anita said...
I already wear my "old maid" socks as new pairs. Thanks! You can also do that with earrings. Also, fill them up with catnip and sew the ends together (and any holy toes) for excellent cat toys.
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1-29-2008 @ 1:28AM
Pat Hess said...
I just use them to wax and dust - great for knick-knacks too. When they get too dirty or full of wax, just toss them.
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