Clear out the sock drawer pair by pair
Short answer: The sock drawer quickly fills with odd socks, worn pairs and models you never use. Take everything out, find the pairs, sort out the worn ones and keep only what suits your shoes. Then you have an overview and know which bamboo socks for men, if any, you are missing.
Take everything out of the drawer
Start by emptying the drawer completely, so you can see what is really in there. Put all the socks on the bed or the floor and sort them into piles by length. Pairs you had forgotten often turn up, and odd socks that never found each other again. It is easier to decide when you can see everything at once.
Find the pairs and the odd ones
Match the socks two by two and set the odd ones aside. It only takes a few minutes. If an odd sock is in good shape, it can wait a few weeks in a bag in case the other turns up in the laundry. After that there is no reason to keep a sock that has no partner.
Sort out the worn ones
Look at the heel and the toe. If the fabric is thin or there is a hole, the pair has to go. Feel the elastic too, because a sock that no longer stays up is of no use. Look at the range of bamboo socks for men if you end up with fewer pairs than you need and want to restock.
Divide by use
When the piles are clean, divide them by use. Everyday socks, smart socks for the office, sports socks and warm socks for winter do not need to lie in the same pile. It is easier to find the right pair in the morning if the drawer is divided and you know where each pair belongs.
How many pairs you need
Count how many pairs you use in a normal week, and add one extra, so you do not run out in the middle of the laundry. If you are short of pairs for a certain type of shoe, this is where you see it. Also see all bamboo socks for men when you want to compare lengths and thicknesses.
How to fold and store them
Put the pairs together and avoid rolling the sock into itself, because that stretches the elastic. Lay them flat or in a small bundle side by side instead. Use small boxes in the drawer if you like, so each type has its place. Then the drawer stays tidy for longer.
What to do with the old socks
Worn socks can be used for polishing, dusting or as protection when you move things. If they are full of holes they can be thrown away. Keep them apart from your pairs so they do not end up in the drawer again. If you want to sort the rest of the wardrobe too, bamboo long johns fit in well when the cold comes.
Keep the drawer tidy all year
Make it a habit to set a worn sock aside when you see it, and check the drawer a couple of times a year. Tidy up at the turn of the year and again before summer. Then you never end up with a drawer stuffed with socks you do not use, and you can quickly see when it is time to buy new ones.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I clear out the sock drawer?
A couple of times a year is plenty, for example at New Year and before summer. Remove worn pairs and odd socks, and check whether you have enough for a normal week.
What do I do with odd socks?
Keep them in a bag for a few weeks in case the other one turns up. If it has not, they can be used for polishing or thrown away.
How do I know a sock is worn out?
Look at the heel and toe for thin fabric, and feel the elastic. If the sock has a hole, or does not stay in place in the shoe, it is worn out and should be replaced.
