Socks may come into this world as a pair, but they almost always leave this world alone.
Here are some other reasons to include old socks among your cleaning supplies.
This one is especially useful to clean shutters and blinds.
Dry eraser:If you have a chalk or whiteboard, dont waste paper towels wiping it down.
A sock is a sustainable and effective way to get to a clean slate instead.
Even if something does break within the sock, the cleanup will be much easier.
Hanging mothballs:Place mothballs or moth crystals inside a sock and hang them wherever you store clothes.
If youre worried about the smell of the mothballs, grab another sock and fill it with potpourri.
Protect floors when moving furniture:Slip socks around furniture legs to prevent them from scraping up your floors.
Leg warmers:This one is intuitive.
Simply cut off the toe section, and there you have it, instant leg warmers.
Extra mittens layer:Design-wise, theres not a huge difference between socks and mittens.
Arm warmers:By now you should be getting the idea.
Yes, old socks can keep you warm in other ways.
Scarves:Heres a guideto turning your cute patterned socks into a cute patterned scarf.
Polish shoes:Old socks are perfect for adding polish to your shoes and buffing them after.
(confirm to use two different socks for buffing and applying polish.)
Remove wrinkles in the dryer:Weve all accidentally let our laundry sit in the dryer too long.
Instead of whipping out the iron, grab an old sock or two.
Other weird ways to use old socks
Old socks are not simply new rags.
Draft stoppers:Stuff socks under doors and windows to keep drafts under control.
Windshield wiper covers:you might prevent ice buildup on your wiper blades overnight by covering them in socks.
Microwavable heating pad:Need heat, not ice?
Fill a sock with rice and tie it off with a knot.
Put it in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time until warm (not too hot).
Shoe deodorizer:Got stinky shoes?
Dump two-three tablespoons of baking into a sock and then tie it off with a knot or rubber band.
Shove the filled sock into the toe of the shoe and leave overnight to absorb nasty odors.
Jewelry case:Use a lone sock to keep the little things safe and all in one place.
Think coins, nuts and bolts, or a padlock.
just swing this bad boy aroundbut only if youre in grave danger and need to protect yourself, just.
Sock snowman:The holidays are fast-approaching.
Create quick-and-easy season decor with a sock snowman.
Potpourri bundles:Socks should not be condemned to smell like feet.
Fill a clean sock with potpourri and secure the end with a ribbon or rubber band.
Stick it in your bathroom, closet, or wherever else needs a quick fresh-up.
Stress balls:Take play dough or sand and place it in a sandwich bag.
Then, place that sandwich bag in an old sock.
Once secured, squeeze until all your stresses have disappeared.
Apply craft stains:Use old socks to apply stains when refinishing furniture or doing crafts.
Similarly, old soft socks are great for applying a coat of wax or polish to your cars finish.
Make sock stuffed animals:Socks arent justforyour pets; they canbecomeyour pets.
Let me turn you over toPinterest for some creative waysto turn socks into all sorts of stuffed animals.
And, of course, sock puppets:Timeless.
Sock puppets are simple to make and easy to personalize.
I saved the best for last here, people.
