Easiest methods to remove static from clothes?

WikiEmuLeaper240
11/24/24 11:17am
I've heard dryer sheets aren't good for your clothes and I never liked using them in the first place, but gosh my clothes are just so staticky lately. I hate that feeling of how they stick to me and it's making my outfits look a bit awkward too. I'm just not sure what else to do. Please tell me there's an easy solution, I'm getting pretty desperate.
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Ayad Mirjan
Dry Cleaner & Laundry Specialist
11/25/24 3:06pm
Use wool dryer balls during the dryer cycle. I recommend 3 dryer balls per load. Wool balls absorb moisture from clothing in the dryer, maintaining a more humid environment, and helping you get rid of static cling and friction.

You can also add a little bit of baking soda to the wash cycle to help prevent static cling before it goes in the dryer.
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WikiCaribouWhisperer217
11/26/24 9:33pm
This might be too big of a change to your laundry routine for you, but if you hang dry your clothes they won't be so static-y.
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Anonymous WikiLemur
01/10/25 10:38am
I hand dry my clothes in the house and they are still static hahaha 😅 did you mean outside the house? We don't get the weather for it. I'll try the baking soda in the wash or else I'll throw all these clothes out and start it again with natural fiber ones hahaha Lmao
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WikiButterflyJumper845
11/26/24 10:14am
I use an anti-static spray. Works like a charm! If you don't have any on hand, try wiping your clothes down with a damp rag. Moisturizing your skin before you put the clothes on can also help.
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Anonymous WikiValley
03/24/25 11:23am
You might be over-drying your clothes, which can increase static. Try decreasing the amount of time you put your clothes in the dryer or reducing the heat of your dryer.
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