Sorting socks: A trick ends the search on the clothes horse

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There's a brilliant trick that will save you time hanging out laundry.Credit:Adobe Stock

One of the most annoying tasks when doing laundry is sorting socks. But there is an ingenious trick that can save you exactly that.

For many people, the real problem comes after washing: a huge pile of socks waiting to be sorted. Unfortunately, this takes a lot of time and is very annoying. And the worst? In the end there is almost always a sock left over.

That's why many people only look for their socks when they need a pair. But that also means: stress – every day. That doesn't have to be the case. We discovered sock clips and are thrilled.

That's what's behind sock clips

Sock clips or sock clips ensure that your socks are on before you goWashcan be hung in pairs. It's best to leave the clips right next to your laundry bin. You can then fix worn socks directly with the sock clips and then throw them in the washing machine. So you have the socks together in pairs.

Another benefit of sock clips is drying socks. The socks dry much faster on the pegs than on the clothesline. Especially for those of you, yoursAlways hang on clothespins anyway, so attaching the socks to the clips doesn't take a lot of time. And best of all: the sock clips are evensuitable for the dryer!

Here you can buy practical sock clips directly from Amazon.*

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The clips are available in four different quantities. You can choose from 12, 40, 80 or 120 sock clips. It's best to make your purchase dependent on how often you wash and how many socks you own.

This is how you use the sock clips

Handling the sock clips is easy. To open the clip, the tab at the top of the clip must be pushed to the side. Then the socks are with thefixed and the tab is locked again.

Then wash the socks as usual. The clamps have three different locking positions. This means you can fix both thick and thin socks with the clips.

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Thanks to an integrated hanger, you can easily attach the clips including the socks to yours after washingor hang it in the tumble dryer.

The clips also have practical anti-slip nubs that ensure a secure hold. This means you can hang your laundry outside in the wind without any worries. There is also a cutout for the sock waistband.

With the sock clips you are guaranteed to save a lot of time in everyday life. You can also store your socks in pairs in the closet and never have to wear two different socks again. And the problem that somehow a sock always got lost after washing should also be solved.