How to Shrink Socks

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Set the washing machine to hot.. Wash the socks on the longest setting possible.. Remove the socks when the wash cycle is complete.

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Set the washing machine to hot.

Step 1

Set the washing machine to hot.

2

Wash the socks on the longest setting possible.

Step 2

Wash the socks on the longest setting possible.

3

Remove the socks when the wash cycle is complete.

Step 3

Remove the socks when the wash cycle is complete.

4

Soak your socks.

Step 4

Soak your socks.

5

Set the dryer to the hottest setting for cotton or polyester socks.

Step 5

Set the dryer to the hottest setting for cotton or polyester socks.

6

Set the dryer to a warm setting for wool socks.

Step 6

Set the dryer to a warm setting for wool socks.

7

Remove your socks from the dryer.

Step 7

Remove your socks from the dryer.

8

Fill a large pot about ⅔ full of water and bring it to a boil.

Step 8

Fill a large pot about ⅔ full of water and bring it to a boil.

9

Add socks to the boiling water.

Step 9

Add socks to the boiling water.

10

Transfer socks from boiling water into the dryer.

Step 10

Transfer socks from boiling water into the dryer.

11

Dry boiled socks using the hottest dryer setting possible.

Step 11

Dry boiled socks using the hottest dryer setting possible.

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