Ryimax t1_jegmphj wrote on March 31, 2023 at 9:38 PM

Reply to comment by pagshile in It stands to reason that, after doing laundry, at least one pair of socks are the same two that were paired up together when purchased. by RTR_ChrisK

Marginally? I don't even pair mine, I just dump them into a drawer

pagshile t1_jegn8qt wrote on March 31, 2023 at 9:42 PM

I think you’re overestimating the time it takes to pair a weeks worth of socks in comparison to the overall task of laundry.

Cindexxx t1_jegt075 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 10:24 PM

Not really. It takes me maybe a minute to get laundry thrown in and started. Maybe a minute to switch to dryer, clean the lint and toss it, then start the dryer. My bedroom is literally attached to the laundry room/bathroom. I don't sort my clothes in any fashion. Laundry is about 3 minutes.

Separating the socks would absolutely double my time doing laundry at minimum.

pagshile t1_jeguc1d wrote on March 31, 2023 at 10:34 PM

That sounds good but I imagine that’s hardly a typical laundry timescale for most people; certainly not for me.

I line dry whenever I can, for example. Dryer is more for wet days or “I need this now” emergencies.

Cindexxx t1_jeh28hj wrote on March 31, 2023 at 11:34 PM

Well it is winter. In the summer I usually just use the dryer for socks and underwear because they're a pain to line dry. In the winter I redirect the exhaust back into the house. Why waste the heat? But in summer, even venting outside, it's a lot of leftover heat I need to cool off. So you have a point there.