The real question is: Which side of your sock is the ickiest?

What Makes Your Socks Dirtiest?

That reduces the risk that you’ll end up with less-than-fresh socks and smelly feet.

socks hanging on a laundry line

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It helps keep your socks looking newer longer.

And it will also help reduce the amount of lint your socks collect.

Inside-out socks for the laundry win!

However, if you’re serious about reducing the bacteria count in your socks, considerline-dryingthem in the sunshine.

(And since they’re inside out, you’ll minimize any potential bleaching from the sun.)