‘DROP THE SOCKS AND PANTS GRANNY’; BRITS SHOUT OUT THEIR PREFERRED STOCKING

2020 has been a year most would want to forget, but with Christmas around the corner, and knowing we can at least see some friends and family, things are looking up. But when Granny arrives with her carrier bag of neatly wrapped presents, 60% of Brits say, “Please, no socks and pants Granny”.

It is true, socks and pants are the go-to stocking fillers and some will wait all year for a fresh set of socks and pants for the next year. But, following a year like 2020, leading laundry and cleaning brand ACE want to get an idea of what gifts would make their community smile and they would prefer to fill their stockings.

The Top Five Gifts Granny could buy:

1. Scented Candles (65%) – reflective of the amount of time we now spend at home? Check the range at Yankee Candle

2. Sweet Treats (63%)– chocolate and sweets are synonymous with Christmas, adding a little cheer to proceedings. Why not treat them to a customised Cadbury gift

3. Slippers / Slider (58%) – another Christmas staple, with sliders slipping in for the young generation. Check out Shoe Zone for a great range

4. Voucher (56%)– Always deemed to be a boring gift, it can prevent unwanted gift returns. The One4all gift voucher can be spent in multiple stores, countrywide.

5. Beauty Products – Another common present, but why not slide away from the branded sets to something better a bit nicer at Superdrug

ACE researched over 800 of its social media followers to compile the list. Of the next most popular presents a good book (43%), alcohol (42.5%), a mug (35%) and boardgames (23%) make the top ten. Some of the least popular – but great presents suggested – include a photo in a frame, handmade gifts, pyjamas, perfume, and wax melts. Of the most unusual or unrealistic gifts from Granny included bleach to sanitise my house after Christmas, a PS5 and scooter parts!

Speaking of the findings, Shirley Peet from ACE comments: “This was just a little bit of fun for us and our social media followers to add some light entertainment in the run up to Christmas. I am not so sure anyone in the family will buy someone scooter parts for Christmas, but we all love a scented candle, chocolate and I would always appreciate new slippers.”

ACE is the UK’s leading stain removal and cleaning brand. The laundry products protect your colours and whiten whites, to make sure your socks from last year remain in the same condition for another year. Leaving space in your stocking for some great alternatives.