Whether you’re rushing out of the door, or you’ve meticulously planned your outfit, the truth is, no one is safe from static cling. Have you ever tried to wear your favorite dress and found it’s sticking to you in all the wrong places? Pulled on a jumper to see your hair now resembles Albert Einstein’s? We’ve all been there too!
In this blog, we’re on a mission to tackle static cling for good. Keep reading to discover how to get rid of static cling from your laundry.
What Causes Static Cling in the Dryer?
When we tumble our clothes in the dryer, the movement of clothes spinning and rubbing against each other builds up electrostatic charges—but what causes the cling?
Scientifically speaking, stray electrons build up in the atmosphere with both positive and negative charges. Electrons with opposite charges attract while those with the same charges repel each other.
When opposite electrons meet, two things can happen. First, they can create a zap, like when you touch a car door and it shocks you in response. The second (and much less exciting) result is static cling, causing our laundry to feel electrified.
Static cling can be pretty annoying for a variety of reasons, so how can you prevent it?
4 Tips to Prevent Static Cling
1. Increase Humidity
Since static cling is lessened in more humid conditions, increasing the humidity of your clothes and your home could be your ideal solution. Adding a humidifier or some new plants to your space will take the air moisture up a notch. To do the same with your clothes, try taking them out of the dryer while still damp and air drying the rest of the way. This will maintain moisture and prevent those nasty shocks.
2. Fabric Softeners and Dryer Sheets
Did you know that fabric softener provides invisible lubrication? As well as making our laundry smell extra fresh, it also loosens fabric with intelligent chemicals and prevents friction build-up. While fabric softener is a great solution, dryer balls and sheets do the same job but work more effectively because they can get to the source of the problem. Pop a couple into the dryer with your next batch and watch the magic happen!
3. Air Dry Clothes
While taking your clothes out of the dryer early can reduce static, air-drying can eliminate it altogether. Tumble drying laundry causes the rubbing action, which subsequently creates the static charge. Without this dynamic movement, you can enjoy fresh-smelling clothes without them clinging to every inch of your being!
4. Wear Leather-Soled Shoes
If you’re plagued by the constant irritation caused by static cling, wearing leather-soled shoes is the one-stop solution. Rubber shoes lock in electricity, meaning that any charges can’t escape. Instead, leather soles allow static to freely flow through and out of the body, preventing static build-up.
If you ever needed an excuse to treat yourself to a new pair of shoes, this is it!
So, that concludes our blog post on how to get rid of static cling from laundry. If you’re tired of battling with your weekly load and want to leave it to the professionals instead, pay us a visit at WaveMAX Laundry. We’re one of the leading laundromats in Denver, providing expert laundry services to hundreds of people each week. Visit our website to find out more!
