Did your washing machine eat your socks?
When we are folding the garments that we have placed in the washing machine or in any of our other white appliances, it is not uncommon for us to discover that some of the pairs of socks that we had previously put away have vanished. When you place them in the washing machine, you are well aware that each and every one of them is finished. Where did they end up going, then?
We have been wondering, for a good number of years now, if it is true that our garments really really vanish as they are being washed or dried. Even if the whole thing seems like an urban legend, the socks can disappear while they are inside of this machine.
During the course of a wash cycle, your garments have the potential to disappear into a number of different secret hiding spots; some examples of these areas include the following:
Top chargers
Socks can get trapped either beneath the agitator, which is the post located in the centre of the washer, or under the wash plate (the centre piece at the bottom of the tub). This occurs when there is too much laundry in the washing machine. Unfortunately, once this occurs, we won't see them again under any circumstances.
Front loaders
The filter on the washing machine may get some of the socks trapped in it. If this one has a cleaning section, you should open it up and check for them there; after doing so, you should be able to finish all of your pairings. We strongly advise moving as fast as possible to avoid the possibility of your clothing being entangled in the drain pump.
Be careful with the rubber on the door as in all white goods
There is also the possibility that the socks may get caught in the door's rubber seal. In order to retrieve the item of clothing, you will need to draw back and inspect the area gently. A helpful piece of advice would be to clean this region in order to avoid mold from growing there.
How to keep your socks together in any white line appliance?
Don't put your hope in luck if you want to retain hold of all of your socks. Obtain a washing bag made of mesh and place all of your socks inside of it. This will be your hidden advantage, which is particularly helpful when there are youngsters in the household. You won't have to worry about baby socks and other little things becoming separated, and you can take the bag with you directly from the washing to the drier.
If you have checked your washer and dryer but still can't find the missing socks, we suggest you look for them behind the washer and check between the spaces near the machines; they may have fallen because of carelessness. If you still can't find them, we recommend that you look for them behind the dryer as well. Let us observe a moment of quiet in memory of the companion animals whose remains were never found; we shall miss them.
