But there are ways toensure static cling doesn’t occur or stop it in its trackscompletely.
Use a Static Reducing Spray
Static-reducing sprays neutralize electrical charges by increasing hygroscopic (humidity-attracting) substances.
You’ll find many brands and generic options.
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Quickly spritz your hosiery before putting on clothing to eliminate static.
Using moisture creates humidity and offers a temporary relief from static cling.
Use two or three sheets for large loads.
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Use dryer sheets after the dryer, too.
Rub a new one on the inside of garments prone to static cling.
Keep a piece of aluminum foil with you throughout the day for touch-ups.
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Try attaching a safety pin to your clothing to serve as a constant conductor of electrostatic charges.
Moisturize Your Skin
Moisturizing your skin also adds humidity.
What Causes Static Cling?
Static cling is resulting from clothes rubbing against each other in the dryer.
The rubbing causes the positive and negative electrons on the surface to become imbalanced, creating static electricity.
Static cling seems to increase in dry winter months.
Add moisture into the air by bringing plants into your home and using ahumidifier.
A dryer removes moisture and humidity from clothing which increases static cling.
Use the sensorsettingon the dryer to avoid over-drying or a delicate cycle for heat-sensitive garments.
This helps keep the moisture in the clothing, even as it dries out.
Separate Your Clothes
Clothes with synthetic fibers are often the biggest static culprits in the dryer.
You’ll avoid racking up electrostatic charges on your natural fiber items if you separate those items before drying.
Wear Leather-Soled Shoes
Choose leather-soled shoes over rubber soles if you are plagued by static cling.
Rubber soles will act like a conductor, making static electricity worse.
To get rid of static cling fast, you either need to add moisture or relocate the charge.
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