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White Socks

9 replies

MyLemonWriter · 11/02/2025 11:35

DDs wear white socks for school but the do PE twice a week barefoot gymnastics bare foot and dancing twice a week in the socks. The socks are filthy inside and out, Any tips on how to get them white?

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DustyLee123 · 11/02/2025 18:21

I pre soak in Vanish

Newmum2610 · 11/02/2025 18:22

Sterilising tablets work a dream

Itsalwaysfools · 12/02/2025 22:47

I've tried all kinds and nothing has so far worked. Laundry bleach, stain sprays, stain powders, fairy liquid and napisan have made no difference.

MyLemonWriter · 13/02/2025 13:18

Thanks for the tips. I think its the dancing that really kills the socks

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Sunshineandrainbow · 13/02/2025 13:22

Boiling on the stove? Was this an old fashioned thng

LoudPlumDog · 13/02/2025 13:26

I wash mine on 90 degrees, I chuck them in when doing a load of towels or sheets. I use Aldi powder and a dash of Napisan. Line dry.

Youcanttakeanelephantonthebus · 13/02/2025 13:31

Sunshineandrainbow · 13/02/2025 13:22

Boiling on the stove? Was this an old fashioned thng

I think that's more to sterilise and tends to leave everything a murky grey

MyLemonWriter · 17/02/2025 10:44

Thanks for the tips- a new week and the socks are looking whiter than normal😀

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MyLemonWriter · 23/02/2025 16:42

Second week and the effects are good

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