Love them or hate them, socks are a very common Christmas gift and if you recently received some new pairs, here's how to keep them looking pristine.
Over time, they can become covered in stubborn stains that don't seem to go away no matter how many times they're put through the wash.
However, when one Mrs Hinch fan posted her sock dilemma on Facebook, one simple product seemed to be a clear favourite for banishing the stains and keeping white socks looking fresh time after time.
Cleaning guru Mrs Hinch has racked up a loyal fanbase and has inspired countless Facebook groups for other cleaning aficionados to share their problems and solutions with each other.
The Mirror reports that one woman shared a post asking: "We were away at Christmas and my boys' white socks (about 12 pairs) have come back filthy. How can I make the soles white again without affecting the coloured parts at the top? Many thanks."
People were quick to come to her rescue, with many suggesting that one product will do the trick and remove the stubborn stains. Napisan works by releasing active oxygen to remove stains and also kills the germs you cannot see.
One person wrote: "Quick normal wash to get the heavy stuff off (either by hand washing or in your washing machine).
"Then soak for 24 hours in Napisan. It’s brilliant stuff (found in the baby aisle of the supermarket)."
This was echoed amongst plenty of other commenters, as Napisan is often used to remove stains and kill bacteria.
Another person wrote: "Soak in Napisan then wash as normal with Napisan again."
A third suggested: "Napisan or wonder soap rub it in and soak."
Others suggested some different products as somebody stated: "Spray with elbow grease, leave for 10mins. Put in wash add dish washer tablets."
Somebody else suggested Napisan could not be the best to use with white socks with logos on them as they said: "Vanish soak for colour I think Napisan might take colour out."
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