Just dried it, and do not want to put it on my bed because of it.. How do I get rid of it? I don't have dryer sheets, nor want to go to the store and get some.. any suggestions?
2007-01-28 12:22:37 · 9 answers · asked by dork_mastr 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Spray a light mist of plain water on it. Do you have an old windex bottle or something similar?
2007-01-28 12:26:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I know you said that you don't want to make a trip to the store, but maybe you have a can of "Static Guard"? It works great on all fabrics. Tip: in the winter months everything comes out of the dryer full of static. Make sure you are using a fabric softener in the wash or sheets in the dryer.
2007-01-28 20:28:35 · answer #2 · answered by Tink 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Static Electricity in a house is caused by very dry conditions in the house. Not enough moisture in the air. Heated air inside a house LOWERS the relative humidity, thus the static discharge can occur.
Get a humidifier. Either one built into furnace or one thats stand alone type. Both work well. That will fix the problem and make your house feel "warmer' at the same thermostat setting. That due to the fact moisture will not evaporate from your skin at as rapid a rate so you will feel warmer.
2007-01-28 20:55:07 · answer #3 · answered by James M 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fabric softener and dryer sheets are your best bets. But, you can also use a non-starch spray (like the ones from Niagara you use to iron clothes). Spray it on and let it dry a few minutes then PRESTO! No more static! If you don't have non-starch spray, you could use the starch kind but you'll probably have to give it a quick ironing to get the stiffness out! Good luck!
2007-01-28 20:28:42 · answer #4 · answered by CurlyLocks 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hair spray works wonders. I even spray it on sweaters that make your hair stick up before putting them on. Or just toss it in the dryer with fabric softner for a minute. Or just rub the dryer sheet on the blanket. Whatever you do dont use lint brush makes it 100 times worse.
2007-01-29 00:22:46 · answer #5 · answered by umindy78 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The only way i can think of to discharge that is basically to run it up and down with something like a lint brush, or something of that sort. It should discharge some of the particles into its bristles. that or just grab a different blanket. Also, try the theory of drying it at a lower tempature. It may not give as much static.
2007-01-28 20:26:07 · answer #6 · answered by Raven Rage 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Throw it back in the dryer on fluff for about five minutes with a damp wash rag.
2007-01-28 20:29:10 · answer #7 · answered by MARSHA G 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Use one of those old school wire hangers. Hold the blanket up and run the hanger bottom over it a few times. I used to do that with my skirts when they got stuck to my legs. Works like a charm.
2007-01-28 20:25:28 · answer #8 · answered by Raine M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a washcloth damp with water and hair conditioner ( you don't need alot) and rub it down with the dampend cloth.
2007-01-28 20:30:06 · answer #9 · answered by Barry B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋