Where do socks go in the washing machine?

Many of us I'm familiar with the problem of socks disappearing after washing in the washing machine.. Many different reasons for this phenomenon and versions of the possible location of these wardrobe items have been put forward.

One thing is certain: if the sock was placed in such a unit, it remained in it.

Socks lost in this way can be found if you know where to look for the loss most appropriately. Let's figure out where the socks disappear (“go”).

Where to look for lost socks after washing in the machine?

There are several main reasons why socks disappear in the washing machine during the washing process.

These include the following:

Socks may get caught under the rubber cuff, located next to the porthole and provided by the manufacturers of such units to ensure tightness. Sometimes the rubber seals are not elastic enough.This can also happen if too many different wardrobe items have been loaded into the washing device. In this case, when the drum rotates, the sealing collar is greatly stretched and a small object, such as a sock, can easily get under it.

Thin items or small children's socks may during the washing process, get into the gap between the drum and the tub and get stuck there for a long time. A white sock stuck in the depths of such a unit will not cause much harm. But if a black or colored item gets stuck and is not removed in time, it can shed and significantly damage the clothes placed in the machine during subsequent washes. You can get the product out of this place through the hole for the heating element, but for this purpose you will have to partially disassemble the washing machine.

In addition, the product may end up when washed directly in the washing machine drum and from there, under the influence of strong water pressure (above 1000 rpm during spin cycles), enter either the drain filter or the drain pipe. It’s not difficult to get something of this kind out of the drain filter; just unscrew it and pull out the lost item. If the sock is in the drain pipe, it will be more difficult to get it out, since you will have to completely disassemble the washing machine. In some cases, you may even need professional help.

One of the most common reasons for the disappearance of such items in the washing machine may be bed linen (duvet covers and pillowcases), into which hosiery often gets clogged during washing.

Important! Actions aimed at removing a sock stuck in it from a washing machine must be carried out when this unit is completely disconnected from the power supply.

Proven ways to avoid losing socks?

In order not to wonder every time where to look for such a loss, it is advisable to adopt one of the methods listed below.

Recommendations:

• To wash small wardrobe items, use bags made of mesh fabric specially designed for this purpose, closed with a zipper or pulled together with a drawstring;
• a good option is to tie socks together in groups of 6 or more;
• wash socks in a washing machine, having first placed them in the pockets of shirts or trousers, but the quality of washing when using this method is significantly reduced;
• fastening small hosiery items together using special clips, which can be purchased at a hardware store, helps to avoid their disappearance during washing (it is not recommended to use ordinary clothespins for this purpose; the likelihood of them breaking is quite high).

Advice! A guaranteed way to avoid socks disappearing in the wash is to wash such items by hand.

When washing things in a washing machine, the unit periodically becomes clogged with various small objects. In addition to socks, it can also be coins, pins, buttons, handkerchiefs and other things of this kind. This can be evidenced by the characteristic creaking sounds made by the washing machine during operation.

If such items are not removed from the machine in a timely manner, over time, the accumulation of such items inside in the most unexpected places can lead to damage to the unit.