65 absolutely brilliant uses for old socks

Cut off the cuff of a sports sock and use it as a wristband when you’re working out.

Or, make fingerless gloves. If you want a matched pair, use an extra long knee sock.

Fashion a sleep mask with an old sock, some flat backing fabric, and an elastic band.

Put potpourri or dried flowers and herbs inside a sock, knot it, and stash in drawers to make them smell nice.

Fill a sock with mothballs and stow in a drawer, chest or closet to ward off moths.

To soften laundry without using fabric softener or dryer balls, take a couple of socks, put a tennis ball inside each, knot them, and throw into the dryer before running your next load of laundry.

Create an easy dryer sachet by filling a sock with a mix of lavender and flax seed, closing it, and using it with a dryer load.

A larger sock can make an improvised wash bag to hold delicates like lingerie or stuffed animals.

Use as a mitt to polish shoes.

Place your shoes inside spare socks next time you’re packing your suitcase.