6+ day, 2+ hour ago (516+ words) If your someone who prefers to dry socks on radiators rather than putting them in the tumble dryer, one home expert claims doing so may be doing more harm than good to your electricity bill. Self-professed 'Queen of Clean', Lynsey Crombie who regularly appears on ITV shows, This Morning and Good Morning Britain has a "hack" she believes is quick and easy to implement, and more importantly will save you money. "Grab a coat hanger and a handful of pegs, clip your socks on and hang them up perfect for drying indoors and outdoors," she urged in a TikTok video. "[It's] simple, effective, and super cheap!" Lynsey's illustrated the process in her brief clip, which closed with her hanging four pairs of socks per coat hanger from the upper frame of her shower." An expert from Which?, meanwhile strongly advises…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago (559+ words) With December fast approaching, advent calendars will soon be making their return, marking the countdown to Christmas in all sorts of creative ways. Chocolate is the classic go-to, but some might prefer something longer-lasting." In the festive season, few gifts are as universally appreciated as a fresh pair of socks, and White Stuff is currently selling a women's 12 Days sock advent calendar for "39. With a dozen windows to open, this practical calendar offers a cosy surprise each morning in the run-up to Christmas. Not just for festive fun, this advent calendar is also an excellent way to top up the sock drawer for less. At the "39 price tag, each pair of socks costs just "3.25 - less than one might otherwise pay." Get the Women's 12 Days Sock Advent from White Stuff Included in the White Stuff advent calendar is a mix of…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago (375+ words) White socks can quickly become dirty and stained after a few uses. It can sometimes seem impossible to revive their pristine colour as the marks linger. The good news is that there are tips and tricks to restore socks to their former glory. A member of the Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips Facebook group, which has over 550,000 members, asked for advice on how to clean white socks. While many users recommended the usual methods involving white vinegar and baking soda, others suggested a different way. The group member asked: "Hi what's best way to get white socks clean - normal wash just doesn't do it!" Uzma Karim commented: "Spray Elbow Grease on them." Viv Bowen agreed: "Spray bottoms/ stains with Elbow Grease. Gets hubbies socks back to white every time." Elbow Grease is a solvent-free, all-purpose degreasing spray. It is known for…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago (310+ words) Donning socks to bed frequently sparks debate, but one doctor maintains that it could assist your slumber if you slip a pair on. In a post shared on Instagram by the Washington Post, Dr Trisha Pasricha offered her recommendations. She explained: "Wearing socks to bed is an easy, natural way to fall asleep faster. Warming up your feet is scientifically shown to induce drowsiness and it is just as effective as many over-the-counter sleep medications." Expanding on this, the internal medicine physician and Harvard Medical School instructor revealed: "Decades of studies have investigated this phenomenon. "The idea is that warmth dilates the blood vessels in your skin and actually helps cool your core." She also recommended that immersing your feet in warm water for 10 minutes, or enjoying a shower approximately an hour or two before bedtime can similarly promote sleepiness....

2+ mon, 2+ week ago (517+ words) If you're someone who is guilty of falling asleep in your socks at the end of a long day, you may have to look into changing the bedtime habit. Sleep specialists have delivered a sobering warning - donning socks to bed " particularly the same pair you've worn throughout the day " could subject you to bacterial levels that are nothing short of alarming. Studies have disclosed socks worn during the day can harbour 20 times more filth than a toilet seat. The heated, moist conditions within them create an ideal environment for microbes to flourish " and when those socks find their way into bed, all that filth follows. Sleep experts at Bed Sava share: "With more bacteria than your bathroom, your socks are one of the dirtiest items you can bring under the duvet. It's a hygiene nightmare hidden in plain sight." This…...

4+ mon, 1+ day ago (878+ words) Dr Freestone explains: "Your feet are microbial hotspots. The area between your toes is packed with sweat glands, and when we wrap our feet in socks and shoes, we trap that moisture in a warm, humid cocoon that's ideal for microbial growth. "In fact, your feet may be home to a miniature rainforest of bacteria and fungi, with anywhere from 100 to 10 million microbial cells per square centimetre of skin surface. "Not only do feet host a huge variety of microorganisms " up to 1,000 different species per person " but they also have a wider range of fungal species than any other part of the body. That means your feet aren't just sweaty or smelly " they're genuinely biodiverse. "Because your feet are microbe-rich, your socks become prime real estate for these same bacteria and fungi. "These microbes thrive in the warm, moist spaces…...

7+ mon, 18+ hour ago (613+ words) A woman has shared an easy way to make white socks white again by using two simple ingredients. There is an easy way you can make dirty socks white again by using two simple ingredients. Anyone who wears white socks will be familiar with how difficult it can be to clean them and keep them looking as fresh as when they were first bought. White clothes in general can be more challenging to clean once they have been made dirty by stains, mud or something else. Jess Eatonn has taken to TikTok to share her cleaning hack for white socks. She uses Milton Sterilising Fluid and the Formil Oxi Action Fabric Stain Remover. Speaking in the video showing her white socks before and after cleaning them, she said: "Anyone who wears white socks will know that keeping them white is…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago (435+ words) Getting tough stains out of white socks can be frustrating, but one woman has revealed how she has turned her pile of stain socks from dull to dazzling. People have been left wowed by this simple hack to transform white socks - and make them appear brand new. New white socks never look the same once you have worn them several times, and they can easily look grimy and stained in a matter of weeks. While a quick wash is usually enough to get your socks ready to wear again, it often does not suffice when comes to white socks as they can become stained and discoloure. Plus, the last thing you want to do is spend a fortune on washing them over and over again or purchasing expensive cleaning products. Thankfully one laundry hack lover has come up with a…...

9+ mon, 3+ week ago (267+ words) A recent poll of 2,000 sporting fans has revealed some of the most unusual game-day rituals. A staggering 56% admitted to having superstitions on match days, with 47% convinced that these habits can sway the outcome of the game. The list of peculiar habits includes wearing lucky shirts or pants, sitting in the same on the sofa and even avoiding pavement cracks before heading to the game. Other top rituals feature carrying a lucky coin, repeating a chant or phrase three times before the game starts and avoiding people they watched a game with in which their team lost. Interestingly, the survey discovered that 36% of sport fans identify themselves as superstitious, with a significant 56% believing in the the concept of luck. However, 18% see most game-day rituals as being more about tradition than having any real impact on the game's outcome. The survey, commissioned…...