10 Clever Uses for Single Socks
1. Potpourri bundle - Take a single sock, fill with potpourri, tie with ribbon or shoe string and place in drawer/s of choice.Â
2. Ease tension - Fill a long sock with 2 cups of rice and a few drops of essential oil of choice, then secure it with a tight knot. Pop it in the microwave for 30 seconds, and place behind neck, back or other areas of tension, for an aromatherapy treat.
3. Cut off cuff of sock and use as an arm band to hold phone while walking or working out.
4. Overnight moisturizer - Generously apply moisturizer to hands and feet before bed. Slip single socks over hands and feet to hold in moisture and prevent excess lotions/creams from getting on linen, face, etc.
5. Winterproof car - Slide long socks over windshield wipers before a snowstorm to prevent ice crystals from forming on blades.
6. Dryer Ball - Place a tennis ball inside a sock, tie a knot, and throw in the dryer. Tennis ball helps eliminate moisture, static electricity, and wrinkles.
7. Protect valuables - Use socks to pack fragile things, like glassware and ceramics, during a move, or to place in storage.
8. Cleaning - Slip a long sock around the base of your sweeper or mop to whisk dust from floor. Slip sock over hand and wipe across furniture for quick and easy dry dusting.Dip sock in bucket of multipurpose solution and water, wring out, place over hand, and quickly wipe down counters, toilets, etc.
9. Retrieve dropped items - Slide end of a vacuum hose into sock to pick up small jewelry, change, screws, nails, etc. without losing them into the vacuum. Â
10. Cut off cuff of sock and slide over wrapping paper rolls to keep paper in place.
