getting rid of static in clothes

[Tinks]

How do you remove static from clothes?

[Dollyroux]

If you don't have anti-static spray, I find sprinkling water on the inside of the clothes generally helpful in a pinch!

[AnyDream]

1. Anti-static spray - I always have it on hand
2. In a dry-weather/over-dryered emergency, spray bottle full of water, damp it down
3. To prevent, in the dryer: half a dryer sheet, and always set your dryer for lower heat/less time
4. Use moisturiser on the parts of your bod (eg legs) that attract the static effect.
5. If you have shoes with plasticky soles, get rid of them
6. If you have nasty artificlal fibre carpet, get rid of it!

[Tinks]

I have never heard of anti static spray. Where do you get it from?

[~Gee_Whizzy~]

Tinks I got mine from safeway (woolworths) near where they sell the pantyhose/stockings

[Tinks]

Awesome. I'm going to have a look tonight.

I have this top which is always full of static, no matter what I do. I love it but hate it clinging.

[AnyDream]

I used brandname Statique, you can get it at the supermarket. If it's not near the ironing/laundry sprays, it'll be near the undies and stockings. You can get other brands at most underwear shops & places like Myers, DJs etc.

[AnyDream]

Allow me to add: I've been using this stuff for years, and have always suspected it's the biggest consumer rip off ever. It works, it really really does, but they don't say what the ingredients are in it, and I suspect it's some dead easy thing you could mix up at home for next to nothing.

[Jahzara]

Anti static spray or hairspray on the inside of the garment.

[Rivlas]

I always wash the clothes inside out and add a tiny amount of softener. Also give it a hard shake as you hang it on the line.

[Floweryfields]

I have had this issue with new works shirts and was thinking there must be something to use! Thanks Tinks for starting this thread.

[Tinks]

Does the static spray work all day or do you have to keep reapplying it?

[LionsandBears]

Here's a Diy recipe for anti static spray:

Homemade Anti Static Spray


Making your own anti-static spray is not rocket science. After reading the description below, you will hate yourself for having purchased static guard spray.


You will need three things:


A cup of water
2 table spoons of liquid fabric softener (can use white vinegar)
A spray bottle
Put the water and the liquid softener into the spray bottle and shake well to produce an evenly mixed solution. You now have an anti-static spray ready for use.

adding a couple of clean tennis balls to the dryer softens clothes & the rubber reduces static.

[Tinks]

Thanks L&B, will try that.

[AnyDream]

Does the static spray work all day or do you have to keep reapplying it?

No, it pretty much works all day, unless you're in a crazy dry/static environment anyway. You can also get a tiny little bottle to keep handy for static emergencies.

Has anyone tried the softener in water trick? I suspect that recipe spray might not be be fine enough and could leave a spotty residue?

[Tinks]

I bought some Statique yesterday from IGA after I dropped DS off and sprayed the hell out of the offending top when I got home. I wore it all day with no static cling! I put it on this morning to do some housework and still no cling! Thanks for the heads up MD.

[AnyDream]

Haha, you sound a bit like I did two million years ago when I first discovered the stuff!

[Floweryfields]

I can't find that spray locally so till I go into the city, I made the fabric softener water and it's worked for me today, yay!