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We all lose socks sometimes, so you’ll love learning about how to use that one unmatched sock!

<p>It&rsquo;s one of the most common issues that everyone has with doing laundry - losing a single sock.&nbsp; While it can almost be comical to consider just how many socks disappear in your washer and dryer, it&rsquo;s not so funny when you&rsquo;re left with just one sock in a particular style, color, or pattern.</p>
<p>Many people will hold onto that one sock for far too long, hoping that eventually, their laundry appliances will spit out its match.&nbsp; After you&rsquo;ve accepted the loss of a sock, it&rsquo;s easier to just throw your now-single one away - contributing to the approximate <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=how+much+clothing+do+americans+throw+away+each+year&amp;rlz=1C1SQJL_enUS796US796&amp;oq=how+much+clothing+do+americans+throw+away+each+year&amp;aqs=chrome..69i57j0i22i30j0i390l4.8711j0j7&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8" target="_blank">81 lbs of clothing</a> that each American sends to landfills in a year.</p>
<p>Celebrate Lost Sock Memorial Day (May 9th) by trying these several ways that you can make your single sock work for you before retiring it to the garbage can.&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>Turn It Into a Heating and Cooling Pack </strong><strong><br /></strong></h2>
<p><a href="https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/rice-and-beans-gm506908844-84466665"><img alt="Image of white rice and pinto beans next to each other." src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/blog_content_cases/pattersons-single-sock-1.jpg" title="Pattersons Home Appliances" width="700" /></a></p>
<p>This is a great way to take an abandoned sock and make it useful again!</p>
<p>Fill the sock with uncooked rice or beans (steer clear of the quick-cooking or instant versions).</p>
<p>Tie the sock up or sew up the edge of it.</p>
<p>And voila!&nbsp;</p>
<p>To use your new heating/cooling pack, place it in your microwave for up to one minute or in your freezer for 2 - 3 hours.</p>
<h2><strong>Create Your Own Sachet</strong></h2>
<p><img alt="Various bowls of flowers and herbs sitting on a wooden table." src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/blog_content_cases/pattersons-single-sock-2.jpg" title="Pattersons Home Appliances" width="700" /></p>
<p>Fill your single sock up with a variety of dried flowers, dried herbs, and even a few drops of your favorite essential oils. Tie it up at the top or sew it, and you&rsquo;ve got a delicious-smelling sachet!</p>
<p>You can use your sachet in your dresser drawers, shoes, and even hang it in your car as a natural air freshener.</p>
<p>Love the scent you created?&nbsp; Toss your sachet in with your next load of drying clothes to liven up your laundry!</p>
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<h2><strong>Make New Toys for Your Children - or Your Pets!</strong></h2>
<p><img alt="Cute, small white and brown dog with a sock toy in its mouth. " src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/blog_content_cases/pattersons-single-sock-3.jpg" title="Pattersons Home Appliances" width="700" /></p>
<p>Socks can become sock puppets, catnip balls, or even be braided together to create a rope toy for your pup!</p>
<p>All it takes is a little creativity to make a fun new toy for your kids or your furry friends!</p>
<h2><strong>Use a Single Sock as a Cleaning Rag</strong></h2>
<p><strong>&nbsp;<img alt="A man wiping down the interior of a car with a wash rag. " src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/blog_content_cases/pattersons-single-sock-4.jpg" title="Pattersons Home Appliances" width="700" /></strong></p>
<p>Individual socks make for a great rag or cleaning cloth!</p>
<p>Use it to give your car a wash, wipe down, or shine-up!</p>
<p>Need some cleaning help around the house?&nbsp; You can put a sock on a broom head to dust those hard-reach areas, slip it on like a glove and dust every nook and cranny, and even use it as a replacement for your Swiffer mop!</p>
<h2><strong>Have Some Fun with These Sock-Based Crafts</strong></h2>
<p><strong><img alt="A woman with scissors making arts and crafts with reused socks. " src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/blog_content_cases/pattersons-single-sock-5.jpg" title="Pattersons Home Appliance" width="700" /></strong></p>
<p>Whether you want a new door decoration or would like something soft and fuzzy to hold your coffee cup, check out these crafts based on using individual socks!</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.instructables.com/Sock-Wreath/" target="_blank">Sock Wreath for Wall and Door Decor&nbsp;</a></li>
<li><a href="https://diyeverywhere.com/2019/04/03/how-to-make-a-mug-cozy-from-a-sock/" target="_blank">Sock Mug Cozy&nbsp;</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.grosgrainfab.com/2013/05/mismatched-socks-sew-sock-snake.html?m=1" target="_blank">Sock Snake Toy</a></li>
<li><a href="https://gardentherapy.ca/draft-stoppers-how-to-make-diy-door-socks/" target="_blank">Sock Draft Stopper&nbsp;</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.evermine.com/blog/baby-sock-coin-purse/" target="_blank">Sock Coin Purse&nbsp;</a></li>
</ul>
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