Everyone knows it. After washing you lose your socks or at least one of the socks from a pair. But where do these socks go? We have good news: It's not your fault!

YOU LOSE OVER €3000 ON SOCKS

British researchers have calculated how much an average person loses on socks each year. The number that came out of this is quite shocking. You lose 1.3 socks per month! In an average person's life, this amounts to about 1,300 socks, worth over €3,000. That is certainly a lot, but where do they go?

THE MYSTERY

Socks disappear as we now know. But where do your socks go when you put them in the wash and can't find them after the wash? There is a gap between your washing machine and the drum, this gap becomes slightly larger as the drum turns. The gap is too large for larger garments but perfect for socks. When the water drains away after the wash, it can be that the water drags your sock along into this gap. So your socks don't disappear but simply remain in a 'secret' place in your washing machine.

WHAT CAN YOU DO ABOUT YOUR SOCKS DISAPPEARING?

The easiest solution to prevent your socks from being sucked up by your washing machine is to use a laundry bag or sock clips . By washing your socks in a laundry bag or using a sock clip, you ensure that your socks are no longer 'too small' for your washing machine.

So always wash your socks and other small laundry in a laundry bag or a sock clip to prevent them from disappearing, it will save you a lot of money and effort! And oh yes, don't forget to try to get your socks out of your washing machine.

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