Start at the top of the garment and wipe down the surface.
The water will neutralize the charge that causes the fabric to cling.
Simply allow enough time for the garment to dry before wearing.
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Do not rub the sheet over the outside of the fabric because it can leave streaks and spots.
Remove the garments and hang them to air dry before wearing them to reduce wrinkling.
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This can be an uncoated wire hanger, ball of aluminum foil, or a metal baking sheet.
Simply pass the metal item between the layers of fabric or between your clothes and your body.
The lotion increases the surface humidity of your skin helping to break the electrostatic bond with the fabric.
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Dry them separately for a shorter period to help reduce static cling.
Keep an Eye on Moisture
Always use themoisture sensor settingon the dryer to avoid over-drying.
Air-drying laundry willadd humidity to the airin your home, helping to lessen the effects of static electricity.
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Why Does Static Happen?
In our home, when materials rub together, they exchange charges.
The result is fabrics with a slight excess of positive or negative charge, or static.
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The most common cause of clothing static is the use of an automatic dryer.
Once the cycle stops, these charged fabrics attract each other and produce static cling.
