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Laundry Prep: 5 min

White Sock Soak

Photo of white socks soaking in a basin

White athletic socks pick up ground-in dirt at the sole faster than any other laundry item. A dedicated overnight soak handles what a regular wash cycle usually can't.

What you'll need

Steps

  1. Fill the basin with hot water and dissolve the baking soda and lemon juice into it.
  2. Submerge the socks fully, working the soles gently to loosen ground-in dirt.
  3. Let them soak overnight.
  4. Wash as usual the next day, checking soles before drying.
Tip: Repeat the soak before drying if any gray remains — heat from the dryer will set whatever's left.
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