How Do You Get Rid of a Static Cling Economically?

To cut static cling, remove your clothes from the dryer before they're totally dry.

Static cling can be both embarrassing and annoying. It often comes in the form of your clothes bunching up, riding up your legs or clinging to your body. The cling of fabric occurs because of the exchange of electrons between two surfaces. Low humidity and dry environments are often are also often the cause of the static electricity buildup. Use a few household items to economically get rid of static cling.

Things You'll Need

• Spray bottle
• Dryer sheets

Instructions

1. Take your clothes out of the dryer before they are completely dry. Lay the clothing item flat and allow to air dry. This method will remove static cling, reduce wrinkles and save money on your electrical bill.

2. Use a spray bottle filled with water to moisten the air. Spray the bottle and then walk through the mist to discharge any electricity causing the static cling.

3. Use a quarter of a dryer sheet, instead of an entire sheet, to get rid of static cling. The dryer sheet will lessen the buildup of electrical charges during the drying process. You will also save on dryer sheets.

4. Switch from rubber to leather shoes. Rubber and synthetic fabrics react with carpet and generate static. Leather is a non-synthetic material that is less likely to cause static cling when in contact with carpet.

References

• Improving Your World: How to Get Rid of Static Cling