How to Reduce Static From Electric Clothes Dryer
The electric clothes dryer has a utility that is unmatched. No other home appliance can perform its function. Gone are the days of having to air dry clothing. This electrical wonder can dry clothes much faster than drying them on a clothesline. One of the few drawbacks of a dryer is its tendency to create static electricity. But this is a problem that can easily be solved. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Add liquid fabric softener to the washing machine or a fabric softener sheet to the dryer to reduce static. Use the amount recommended in the product's instructions. This will result in a chemical build-up that will prevent static electricity during drying.
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Avoid over-drying clothes. Remove the load of laundry from the dryer while the load is still slightly damp. You can use portable drying racks to finish the drying.
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Avoid drying clothes made from synthetic fibers, such as nylon or rayon, with clothes made from natural fibers, such as cotton. Consider air drying such synthetic-fiber clothing. These fabrics are a main cause of static electricity produced in the dryer.
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Tips & Warnings
If you prefer a more more natural way to reduce static, and you want to avoid the chemicals in liquid fabric softener, add 1 cup of white vinegar to the laundry during the rinse cycle of your washing machine. Natural laundry detergents with built-in soy-based fabric softeners and natural fabric softeners are available at natural food stores such as Whole Foods.
Don't use vinegar and bleach in the same wash load. They will chemically react and produce toxic fumes.
