Removing static from clothes

Izadora

Sorry if this has been asked countless times before, I couldn't find anything on the search function.

I've got a couple of dresses that develop so much static that by mid-morning they're completely stuck to my legs.

I've tried spraying them with a fabric conditioner/water mix and/or hairspray but it doesn't seem to make any difference.

Any ideas what I can do to keep the bottom of my dress nice and floaty?

JulieM

If the dresses are washable, then fabric conditioner in the final rinse should help. Tights and underwear can also add to the static so these should be rinsed in fabric conditioner too. Some people swear by white vinegar though haven't used it myself.

Sayschezza

In the old days of vinyl records we used a gun thingie that took the static out of them to get clearer sound. Used to be brilliant for taking the static out of clothes but not sure if they are available nowadays so this post may be totally useless but maybe worth a google.

melanzana

Run them through a wire coat hanger a couple of times. The hanger absorbs the static.

Some more tips here.

https://www.wikihow.com/Get-Rid-of-Static-Cling

McKneff

That is quite amazing. Thanks

Shropshirelass

Rub a little hand cream, or dry soap, on your hands, then wipe your hands on your legs just above the hem line. Or rub a sheet of Bounce just above hem line.
I have a similar problem with static in my hair. Bounce works for that too.
Those Wikihow hints look good too!

DigForVictory

Awed at the possibilities. Me, I'd have succumbed & worn a slip [assuming the dress was mandatory - I'm definitely a trousers gal], but then it's cold enough in some of our offices to warrant petticoats!

Izadora

melanzana wrote: »

Run them through a wire coat hanger a couple of times. The hanger absorbs the static.

Some more tips here.

https://www.wikihow.com/Get-Rid-of-Static-Cling

Thank you so much, I'll give some of these a try.

DigForVictory wrote: »

Awed at the possibilities. Me, I'd have succumbed & worn a slip [assuming the dress was mandatory - I'm definitely a trousers gal], but then it's cold enough in some of our offices to warrant petticoats!

The dress isn't mandatory but, being very pear-shaped, I find that fit and flare dresses hide a multitude of sins