How to Get Rid of Static Cling
What do you do if static cling attacks while you’re wearing clothes? We’ve all had that moment when our trousers cling to our socks or a dress sticks to hosiery. Try one of these solutions:
Use a static reducing spray. Static reducing sprays neutralize electrical charges by increasing hygroscopic (humidity-attracting) substances. Static Guard is a leading brand that comes in two scents and two sizes including a handy travel-size can.Rub the clinging areas with a damp cloth or paper towel. Increasing humidity will offer temporary relief of electrostatic forces.Run a wire clothes hanger or piece of aluminum foil between the clinging areas. The metal helps discharge the electricity, thereby removing the static.Moisturize your skin. By rubbing lotion into your skin, you are increasing the surface humidity (moisture), and that will keep fabrics from clinging to your skin.
What Causes Static Cling in the Dryer?
Stray electrons build up in the atmosphere and some are negatively charged, while others are positively charged. Oppositely charged objects attract each other, and objects with the same kind of charge repel each other. When the opposite electrons meet… zap! But if these charged electrons aren’t strong enough to zap, they cling. The tumbling action of the dryer causes fabrics to rub against each other and build up the electrostatic charges that zap and cling. You’ve probably noticed that static cling is much worse in the winter than summer months. Static electricity is formed more easily when the air is dry or the humidity is low. When the air is humid, water molecules can collect on the surface of various materials and prevent the buildup of electrical charges. Now that you know there is lightning in your laundry room, what can you do to prevent static cling and get rid of it?
