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Proven Hack: Dry Socks Lightning-Fast Without a Dryer

Proven Hack: Dry Socks Lightning-Fast Without a Dryer

Need to dry socks in a hurry? Dryer on the fritz, laundry piling up, and you're heading out the door soon?

This simple trick using everyday glass jars gets the job done faster than a tumble dryer.

Proven Hack: Dry Socks Lightning-Fast Without a Dryer

How to Do It

1. Slip each sock over a clean glass jar (think jam, pickles, or mayo jars).

2. Place them on your radiators.

They'll dry just as quickly—or even faster—thanks to the even airflow and heat exposure.