How to Wash Your Heated Socks (Properly)

Who wouldn’t want their feet to be constantly warm? Well, that’s what heated socks are for. While they have many benefits and take away a common worry one may have, I'm sure you are wondering how to care for them.

Kaya Deluy

July 12, 2022

Who wouldn’t want their feet to be constantly warm? Well, that’s what battery heated socks are for. While they have many benefits and take away a common worry one may have, I'm sure you are wondering how to care for them. Read on to learn how to wash your heated socks with much ease via hand-washing to ensure the wiring doesn’t get damaged.

4 Steps to Wash Electric Heated Socks

Here are 4 simple steps to washing your heated electric socks:

1. Remove the battery pack out of the battery pocket from the sock before washing. Make sure it is not plugged in or at risk of harming you.

2. Turn the sock inside out before washing to avoid tarnishing the sock material.

3. Add water (only up to a light detergent to a bucket of water (do not use bleach or fabric softener).

4. Leave the sock to air dry for approximately 30 minutes or more depending on your preferences.

Things to remember:

* Do not use water that is warmer than 30 degrees Celsius to avoid damaging the integrity and thus the functionality of the heated sock.

* Never place a heated sock in the washing machine and it may be too intense for the material of the sock to bear.

* Do not tumble dry or iron, as once the item is exposed to heat, it will face complications.

* Always ensure you are not at risk of getting electrocuted or burned when removing the battery and ensure the battery is not too warm before removing it.

Take these steps and be able to enjoy the comfort-ability of your battery-heated socks for longer than you expect! For more information on other niche topics related to your clothing, fashion or other laundry-related needs, click the links to other articles below or visit our blog.

Disclaimer: For your safety, it is most important that you consult the label of whichever heated sock brand you use to ensure that you are taking all of the right precautions when handling this item and to make sure your item’s functionality lasts! Use these methods at your own risk.