How to Naturally Get Rid of Static Cling
- Chemical dryer sheets work by coating the fabric with toxic chemicals that build up over time
- Wool Balls reduce static cling by absorbing moisture from clothing in the dryer, maintaining a more humid environment and, therefore, cutting down on static build up
- However they will not eliminate static cling completely when clothing is over dried, for example in a dryer without a moisture sensor
Here are some ideas to help reduce static cling
1. Reduce your drying time by 5-10 minutes
- When items are completely dry and no moisture remains, this invites static electricity into the mix
- Allow clothes to dry only until they’re slightly damp – tumbling around for excessive amounts of time in the dry heat generates static and increases your energy costs
- Many dryer allow you to set the level of drying using a sensor to tell how dry the clothes are - I usually set ours to Less Dry vs. Normal and find that most of the clothes are dry enough to fold. I hang the shirts and pants which also means they are easier to iron later
2. Dry Synthetic fabrics separately
- Synthetic fabrics like nylon and polyester fleece are the main culprits of static cling
- When dried separately, garments made from synthetic fabrics aren’t given the opportunity to charge up all your other clothing
- If that isn’t feasible, consider removing synthetic fabrics out of the dryer early and hanging them on an indoor or outdoor rack to finish drying. They are usually the first to dry in a load anyway
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