Tired of battling the dreaded sock black hole and spending hours sorting laundry? A cleaning expert, known as “The Organised Mum” to her 15,000 social media followers, has a simple and cost-effective solution that could change the way you do laundry forever.
Gemma Bray, a self-proclaimed “Housework PT,” advocates for the use of individual laundry bags for each family member’s dirty socks and underwear. These inexpensive nets, costing just £1, are a game-changer for laundry day. Throughout the week, each family member simply tosses their socks and underwear into their designated bag. When laundry day arrives, the bags go straight into the washing machine and tumble dryer, keeping the small items contained and safe.
The benefits of this hack are numerous:
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No More Lost Socks:
Say goodbye to the frustration of mismatched socks. With each person having their own bag, socks are kept together throughout the entire laundry process.*
Streamlined Laundry:
By using the bags, you eliminate the need to sort socks separately, saving you valuable time on laundry day.*
Protection for Delicates:
The mesh bags also provide a gentle environment for delicate items like underwear, preventing them from getting snagged or damaged during washing and drying.Bray recommends using different coloured bags for each family member, making it even easier to differentiate and further simplify the process. The hack has gained widespread praise, with Jennifer Shaw from Plumbworld calling it a “brilliant hack for all those tired parents who just don’t have time to pair up every single sock.”
TikTok users have been quick to embrace the tip, with many commenting on its brilliance and potential to conquer the sock monster in their households. While some users expressed the need to convince their partners to participate, the general consensus is that this simple and affordable solution is a must-try for anyone looking to streamline their laundry routine and reclaim precious time.
So, ditch the traditional laundry basket and try out this clever sock solution. You might just find yourself with more free time and a whole lot less frustration on laundry day!
