How can I get rid of this static cling???

[blessedby3]

I am getting fed up with the static in my clothes. I know its winter, and this is part of winter...but I am using the Downy ball with fabric softener in the washer and a dryer sheet in the dryer. I still get static when I pull the clothes from the dryer. I then have to spray them with static guard before folding.
Anyone else have this irritating problem? Suggestions on how to get rid of it? Thanks

 

[HM]

I don't have this problem but two ideas came to mind:

Dry your clothes for a shorter duration and pull them out before they are completely dry, barely damp. Hang on hangers over the shower curtain rod to finish drying.

Keep a humidifier working in your house, maybe in your laundry room.

 

[Sandy61]

I tear my dryer sheets in half and put them in among the clothes so they are near all the clothes. Try smaller loads, lower heat.

 

[Mom loves Disney]

I will 2nd the humidifier. When we forget to fill it the clothes get clingy.

 

[Shelly F - Ohio]

Humidifier. If you don't want to purchase a machine simple buy a cheap foil bread loaf pan. Put some water in it and place it next to heater vent. Works like a charm but a machine is better. It makes the house feel warmer, elliminates dry skin. Help keep wood furniture from shrinking and warping.

 

[blessedby3]

Thanks guys! I think I will try a few of these ideas.

 

[LockShockBarrel]

Supposedly putting a metal safety in somewhere discreet helps too. I'd imagine it's something to do with where the charge collects. If I remember correctly, it was suggested that you put one on a slip while wearing a skirt so they wouldn't cling together. I've never tried it but hey, it could be worth a try.

 

[kimblebee]

I read somewhere to put a big ball of aluminum foil in the dryer to get rid of static cling. I am allergic to fabric softener and dryer sheets so I think I will give this a try. It's so dry right now my daughter gets nosebleeds every other day. At least it's a dry cold LOL

 

[angwill]

Instead of buying the expensive static guard you could just mix fabric softner and water 1/4 softner 3/4 water and spray down the clothes with that as you take them out of the dryer.

 

[blessedby3]

Supposedly putting a metal safety in somewhere discreet helps too. I'd imagine it's something to do with where the charge collects. If I remember correctly, it was suggested that you put one on a slip while wearing a skirt so they wouldn't cling together. I've never tried it but hey, it could be worth a try.

Do you mean a safety pin?

I read somewhere to put a big ball of aluminum foil in the dryer to get rid of static cling. I am allergic to fabric softener and dryer sheets so I think I will give this a try. It's so dry right now my daughter gets nosebleeds every other day. At least it's a dry cold LOL

Thanks, I will try this too!

Instead of buying the expensive static guard you could just mix fabric softner and water 1/4 softner 3/4 water and spray down the clothes with that as you take them out of the dryer.

I know, this stuff is SO expensive. Thanks for the cheap alternative

 

[pjlla]

Overdrying your clothes is a major cause of static. So the suggestion from a previous poster to stop the dryer while the clothes are just a bit damp is a great idea. Line drying clothes really prevents static, but it is tough in the winter. And synthetics cause the most static, so you could try drying those articles on hangers and just put cottons in the dryer. Good luck..............P

 

[lttlmc3]

I'm tired of static making my hair all wonky (technical term). Anyone know how to get rid of that?

 

[angwill]

I'm tired of static making my hair all wonky (technical term). Anyone know how to get rid of that?[/QUOTE

Spray your hair with some leave in conditioner.

 

[RumpleMom]

For your hair- Spray your brush and comb with a little bit of StaticGuard. It doesn't take much.

 

[boomersmom]

Anyone have any ideas for a static-y dog? I tried rubbing him with a fabric softener sheet, but it only lasts a few minutes.

 

[LockShockBarrel]

Yes, I meant a safety pin lol.

As for the dog, I suggest turning off the lights and watching the sparks. One of my cats gets the most ridiculous static and it doesn't seem to bother her that she'll brush against stuff and you can hear the crack of the spark. If it happens in the dark there's occasionally tiny white blue flashes.

 

[marmalade]

Yes, I meant a safety pin lol.

As for the dog, I suggest turning off the lights and watching the sparks. One of my cats gets the most ridiculous static and it doesn't seem to bother her that she'll brush against stuff and you can hear the crack of the spark. If it happens in the dark there's occasionally tiny white blue flashes.

I have fond memories of getting into bed when I was younger and making sparks under the covers from the static. Good times, good times.

 

[dbarker]

I am getting fed up with the static in my clothes. I know its winter, and this is part of winter...but I am using the Downy ball with fabric softener in the washer and a dryer sheet in the dryer. I still get static when I pull the clothes from the dryer. I then have to spray them with static guard before folding.
Anyone else have this irritating problem? Suggestions on how to get rid of it? Thanks

Have you tried rinsing with vinegar instead of fabric softener? I don't know if that will work where you are, but it is cheap and worth a try.

 

[mis099dlm]

I mix about a capful of fabric softner to a full spray bottle of water and spray down the carpeting, rugs, beds, etc. to help control static. It's inexpensive and works really well. For the cats, I spray 1-2 squirts on my hands and dab their fur very lightly. I don't rub it in because I don't want them ingesting a lot of it and it only takes a couple drops when it's REALLY dry.

 

[DisneyATlast]

I don't know about solving the problem of an entire load having static.

However, if you've got static in the outfit that you're putting on/wearing then you can take a dryer sheet (fabric softener sheet) and literally rub it all over yourself

Works like a charm! Of course, if you buy the heavily scented ones then you're going to smell pretty strong for a few minutes. I've never heard anyone complain about the smell of fresh laundry though!

The same thing works great for hair. I don't have the problem as much now that I'm older, but when I was younger, I had reeeally long hair and it would stick out and crackle like I'd put my finger in a light socket! I would take a dryer sheet, rub it through my hair and on the brush....Voila!

Sounds a little cooky, but works great.

Oh yeah....someone suggested I use plain hairspray once to control static in my hair. I didn't really style my hair with hairspray, but got a cheap CAN of white rain hairspray for about a dollar....and it works better than static spray.