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Pre-soak: Fill a basin with hot water and add 1/2 cup baking soda. Soak your dirty socks for at least 30 minutes (up to a few hours for very stained socks).
Wash: Add your usual laundry detergent to the washing machine. Add the pre-soaked socks and run a regular wash cycle with hot water.
Vinegar rinse: During the rinse cycle, pour 1 cup of white vinegar into the fabric softener compartment to brighten and soften the socks naturally.
Lemon boost (optional): For extra whitening, add lemon juice to the soak water or the wash cycle. The natural acids help break down stains and brighten fabric.
Dry: Air dry your socks in direct sunlight if possible. Sunlight naturally bleaches and freshens whites.
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