How to Eliminate Static Cling in Men's Trousers
Static cling is not just an annoyance, it can be an embarrassment when men's trousers bunch up and create unseemly folds and clumps in pants. Especially for people living in a varied climate, dry air in the wintertime can make the problem worse with the lack of humidity increasing your chances of accumulating static electricity. Try one or several of these suggestions to eliminate static cling in men's trousers, but always follow washing specifications of the clothing manufacturer to preserve and protect your pants. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Humidifier
- Lotion
- Dryer sheets
- Fabric softener
- White vinegar
- Borax
- Metal hanger
Instructions
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Run a humidifier. Increasing humidity can help reduce static electricity.
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Put on lotion. Moisturizing your skin can also help reduce static cling.
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Use a dryer sheet when drying your clothes. You may also wipe down your trousers with a dryer sheet before you put them on if your pants need to be dry-cleaned.
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Add fabric softener to the wash. The fabric softener actually coats your pants with a thin layer that will help prevent static buildup in the dryer.
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Wash your trousers with 1/2 cup white vinegar or 1/2 cup borax in addition to your normal laundry detergent.
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Stretch out a metal hanger and bend one end approximately 4 inches to form an L. Insert the hanger into each pant leg and pull downward to eliminate static cling.
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Dry synthetic fibers, like polyester and nylon, separate from natural fibers, like cotton. Synthetic fibers tend to accumulate more static than natural fibers and can pass along static during drying time.
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Remove clothes from the dryer while still slightly damp and let them air dry the rest of the way.
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Dampen your hands and brush them over trousers that already have static cling.
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Tips & Warnings
Choose trousers made from natural fibers. Cottons and linens tend to attract less static.
