Today I'm going to show you how to remove static electricity from your clothes.
But above all, I'm going to explain how to do it naturally , without using the very chemical drying veils.
I use for this no less than 7 tested and approved tips that have changed my life!
As a result, I no longer fear putting on a sweater, a dress, tights or touching something metal.
I made static electricity disappear from my daily life!
Here are 7 tips to prevent static electricity from appearing on your clothes . Watch:
I'll tell you one thing. The simplest means are often the most effective.
The best way to eliminate naturally static electricity from his clothes is simply to use a simple drying rack.
In your garden or in front of an open window, it's a simple way to solve the problem.
Unlike a clothes dryer, clothes on a drying rack don't rub against each other.
They are therefore no longer charged with static electricity.
You can extend them in different ways, whether indoors or outdoors.
Hang them outside on a clothesline.
Or on a compact drying rack that can be folded up.
Or even with small or large interior clothes racks.
And if you use a dryer, be aware that natural tricks also exist.
Just follow the tips below.
Clothing made of synthetic material (nylon/polyester) is charged with static electricity.
So when they are mixed with other materials, all the rest of the clothes are "contaminated".
To avoid this phenomenon, I do one more simple thing.
Once the washing machine is done, I separate the synthetic linens from the other clothes.
I dry the synthetic material on a drying rack and the rest in the dryer.
Thus, no more unpleasant electricity when I put on my clothes.
This is one of the biggest causes of static electricity that few people know about...
Drying clothes too long in the dryer.
Yes, leaving your clothes too long in the heat increases the charge of static electricity.
How to avoid this?
Dry clothes until no more, no more, no less, wet.
By avoiding drying your laundry for too long, the drying cycle costs you much less!
In addition to being a natural fabric softener , white vinegar also eliminates static electricity .
I therefore advise you to put some instead of your usual fabric softener when washing in the washing machine.
The rinsing cycle made with white vinegar greatly reduces the static charge.
Once your clothes have been transferred to the dryer, you will definitely see the difference!
In addition, it is much more economical to buy white vinegar than fabric softener.
And of course, it's much healthier.
Another possibility that I use with white vinegar is to put it directly in the dryer.
When I say directly, it's like this:
I spray white vinegar on a washcloth, sock, or other item of clothing.
Then I put the cloth soaked in vinegar in the drum.
This little trick can greatly reduce static electricity during drying.
And don't worry. After the clothes are dried, no smell of vinegar remains.
Baking soda is truly amazing.
Totally biodegradable and ultra inexpensive, it also fights static electricity perfectly.
How to use it to overcome it?
Fill your washing machine and pour 50 ml of baking soda on it.
The bicarbonate reduces the static charge linked to the friction of the clothes during the wash.
As a result, your laundry comes out clean and free of static electricity.
Wool dryer balls are a great alternative to fabric softeners and dryer sheets.
They absorb moisture from clothes much faster in the dryer.
Thanks to them, the air in the dryer is less dry, which generates less static electricity.
Other advantages.
The balls considerably reduce drying time and prevent clothes from fluffing.
For best results, I personally place at least 6 balls in my dryer.
I am an absolute fan of wool dryer balls.
They allow me:
- Save energy, as they reduce drying time
- To no longer use products filled with chemicals
- To save money, because they cost much less
- Reduce static electricity and pilling
And to top it off, they're made from a renewable resource!
Are your clothes already charged with static electricity?
And you are looking for a way to get rid of it quickly?
So here are 4 simple tips to eliminate it.
But first, I offer you a little lesson in physical sciences.
When certain materials are rubbed, mobile electrons are set in motion.
And if these electrons are torn from their atoms, it creates the famous static electricity.
Do you see where I'm coming from?
To no longer receive these shocks of electricity, you must get rid of these rebellious electrons.
And for that, trust me! I have all the solutions in my bag.
A 1st technique that works very well.
I take a simple spray bottle filled with water and spray the electrically charged areas of the garment.
No need to put too much water, just wet the garment a little.
You can also take a damp washcloth to dab the area.
Wetting the fabric drives out the electrons . It's as simple as that.
And even when the garment has dried, you are no longer bothered by static electricity.
If the static electricity hits are always in the same place on the body, use moisturizer.
Why does it work?
Because the moisturizer blocks electrons between the garment and the skin.
Especially if your skin is quite dry.
This technique also works with baby powder.
Be careful, however, to use it only on white clothes!
Here's another alternative you can use to get rid of electrons safely:
Touch a metal object planted on the ground such as a fence in the garden for example.
Attention, I said an object planted on the ground.
Because if you touch a metal door handle (therefore not connected to the ground), it does not work.
It can even create a very unpleasant static charge.
Finally, another possibility to eliminate static electricity on a garment is to use an iron.
Nothing could be simpler!
Program your iron to the lowest possible temperature.
Iron your garment with it to move electricity from the garment to the ground.
We have just seen together how to get rid of static electricity through simple and effective tips.
But you can also fix the problem before static electricity appears.
That is to say, make sure to limit the excess of static charge in your home or on your clothes.
First, make sure you have enough humidity in the ambient air of your home.
Use a humidifier for this.
In all seasons, when the air is too dry in your home, turn it on.
But if the investment cost of this machine puts you off a bit, I have another solution.
Hang out your electrically charged laundry in a room with more humidity than the others.
The bathroom is perfect for this kind of exercise.
After a bath or shower, hang up the towels.
Another tip to prevent electricity from getting on your clothes.
Crumple aluminum foil into a ball.
Place this ball in the drum of the washing machine or dryer.
Aluminum foil dissipates static charge from clothes during the wash or dry cycle.
Also know that your feet are a perfect vector for static electricity.
I therefore advise you either to wear shoes with rubber soles.
Or simply walk barefoot at home.
Or last possibility, put a piece of aluminum foil directly in the shoes under the sole!
Finally, prefer to wear cotton or wool linens.
These materials retain much more moisture in the fibers, unlike synthetic materials.
If you're still prone to static electricity with everything, I'm giving up my apron!
