7 Unusual Uses for Lonely Socks

Most of us probably have something in common—a bunch of old or lonely socks lying around the house, in a special bag somewhere, or waiting in a laundry basket. If you’re still keeping them and looking forward to finding their match someday, wait no more! 5-Minute Crafts rounded up helpful tips for using your lonely socks — read on to learn how.

1. Use it as a heating pad.

Heating pads can help warm you when you don’t feel well. To make one, fill your old sock with uncooked rice. If you wish, add some drops of essential oil to the rice and stir well for a pleasant smell. Be sure to not overfill it so there’s still room to tie or sew the top closed. Microwave it for 1-2 minutes, then test the temperature using the inner part of your arm. This way, you can prevent burns.

2. Convert it into a mothball sachet.

Place mothballs or crystals inside a clean sock, and tie it with string. Remember to add a sock filled with potpourri to counteract its odor. You can hang them in your closets, place them on a shelf, or store them with your winter clothes.

3. Stylize your vases or pots.

Pick your favorite color that will go best with the rest of your décor, and turn your old socks into covers for vases, pots, or pencil cases. All you need to do is to grab a pair of scissors and cut your sock from the top. Then, slide the pot or vase inside the sock and fold down the edges.

4. Repurpose them as an anti-stain base.

Sometimes, your sticky or leaky bottles may leave stains in the kitchen. You don’t need to worry because you can recycle your lonely socks and make sock protectors. Grab a sock of your choice and slip it on from the bottom. The fabric will absorb the spillage and keep your bottles and counters clean.

5. Transform them into boot stands.

If your boots don’t have anything rigid inside, they may lose shape, start folding, and have wrinkles. To prevent this, try using homemade boot stands. Pick a pair of long socks and stuff them with cotton or old fabric. Use a glue gun to glue the sock’s opening so the material won’t come off.

6. Re-use them as knee pads.

Use old socks as knee pads and make your baby’s crawling adventures smoother. They’ll soften hard surfaces and protect their little knees from harm. All you need to do is to grab a sock and cut it in half. Put it on their knees — that’s all there is to it!

7. Make a mop and save your money.

A Reddit user posted a photo showing a homemade mop made from old, fluffy socks. Just place it on the mop. Dampen it with a homemade mixture of 3 cups water and 1/2 cup vinegar. You can add essential oils for a better smell too.

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