How to store socks in a closet

Hosiery items are an integral part of any wardrobe. They provide comfort to your feet when wearing shoes every day. Accordingly, they must be regularly cared for (washing, hemming) and carefully stored. Unfortunately, keeping your sock drawers perfectly organized is quite difficult. How to properly organize socks storage in a closet?

How to fold socks compactly - 3 ways

There are several ways to compactly fold socks, here are three favorite methods for housewives:

1. Roll. The original product is straightened out on a flat surface. Then carefully rolls it up, moving from the fingers to the elastic band. Additionally, you can secure the sock by tying it with ribbon, lace or an elastic band.
2. Clew. The technique is identical to the previous one, the only difference is that at the end, an elastic band is put on the resulting roll, turned inside out. A kind of tight ball is formed.
3. According to Marie Kondo. The straightened pair of socks is folded three times so that it looks like a neat rectangle. Then the pairs are placed edge-on in a box, pressing tightly against each other.

REFERENCE. This method can also be used to complete underwear and tights. At the same time, the space of the box is rationally used and a larger number of products can be accommodated.

How to store socks in a closet

REFERENCE.It is convenient to purchase identical pairs of socks, meaning color and size. If you lose one sock from a pair, you can safely replace it with an identical one.

Once the method of laying socks and hosiery has been determined, we move on to the issue of storing them.

1. First, let's divide the couples by the number of family members and groups: children's, men's, women's. This is necessary so that the items do not get confused and each member of the household knows the location of personal wardrobe items.
2. Separate winter insulated socks from thinner ones. This will make it easier to determine which socks are suitable for the current time of year, and the rest will lie untouched.
3. Periodically inspect all pairs for holes; if any are found, put them in a separate bag for darning.
4. To carefully and compactly store socks in your wardrobe, use additional accessories. For example, hanging pockets, transparent plastic containers, wicker baskets, organizers. Universal plastic bags with a zip lock are bags with a sealed lock; due to their compactness and plasticity, they serve as an excellent alternative to boxes.

REFERENCE! Transparent containers are easy to use due to the visibility of the internal contents.

If you want a budget-friendly storage option, simply use shoe boxes. A practical box with a lid that is perfect for storing wardrobe items.