Silly things can often be the most perplexing and also the most frustrating, however, if we take a little time in preparation prior to the wash and also gain some cooperation from the rest of the family, then hopefully you will finally have your revenge on the wee little sock beastie.
First, gather your supplies and have them at the ready in the laundry. Now, I’ll give you a few methods to have a go at – there is sure to be one that’ll work for you. You will also need areminder sign in the laundry that saysPair the socks before the wash! Make this as fun or as serious as you wish, be creative.
Pairing Methods:
Method 1:
Safety pins – I suggest you get the big nappy pins for this job, less fiddly. One pin can be used to pin pairs together at either the toe or cuff of the socks. (My favourite and quickest method, also because if you pin at the toes, you can leave them joined when pegging them to the line, peg both up by one cuff, without being bunched together, allowing air to circulate through them and you can take them off the line still paired together – dry!).
Method 2:
Elastic bands or covered hair bands – Again I suggest you use the big strong ones. You don’t want little fiddly ones that will snap easily. One elastic band can be used to group your sock pair together. I usually go for the cuff area to ensure that the foot area of the sock gets a good clean and airing. (Second favourite method, and no pins to hurt little fingers).
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© 2012 Angela Miller-Davis. For more tips, ideas and links, visit the Less Equals More Blog and keep up to date by hitting the Like button to follow us on Facebook. Angela Miller-Davis is a Professional Organiser based on the Gold Coast, who helps people to find solutions for an organised lifestyle and is a member of NAPO (National Association of Professional Organisers).
