Discharge static with dryer sheets, water mist, or metal

Quick fixes for static cling work by either adding moisture to dissipate charge or using metal to ground it out. Each method takes seconds and uses common household items.

Steps

1. Toss a dryer sheet or wool dryer balls into the dryer cycle to prevent static from forming on clothes.
2. Mist clingy garments lightly with a spray bottle of water, or rub the inside with a used dryer sheet.
3. Run a wire hanger along the surface of a garment you are wearing to discharge the static buildup instantly.
4. Dampen flyaway hair by running wet hands over it or misting lightly with water, then apply a small amount of leave-in conditioner.
5. Comb hair with a metal comb instead of plastic to avoid generating additional static charge.

Tips

• Synthetic fabrics like polyester and nylon generate the most static cling
• Rubbing a dryer sheet over hair works as a quick fix for flyaways
• Touching a grounded metal object (doorknob, faucet) discharges your body's static before handling clothes