texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
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Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts
Posted - Jan 15 2011 : 04:21:16 AM
Hi Girls, Anyone have an organic suggestion to battle the horrible static electricity from my clothes coming out of the dryer? This has been a very bad winter and I don't want to use dryer sheets because of the chemicals. Is there anything else I can do to combat it? Thanks!
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155 KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
I had to find an alternative to dryer sheets years ago when I developed a skin allergy to fabric softeners. I use a combination of Nellie's Dryer Balls and Static Eliminator sleeves. Both of these products are available at www.gaiam.com and can be found by doing a search on the word laundry.
My dryer balls are the older version that don't have a place for the scent bars. But the nubby surface helps fluff the clothes up leaving them feeling softer than with the static sleeves alone.
Cheers! ~ Marilyn
Farm Girl No. 1100
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts
Posted - Jan 16 2011 : 1:18:54 PM
Thanks, Marilyn, I will check it out!
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155 KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
I use vinegar as a rinse in the washing machine and dryer balls in the dryer. They help quite a bit with the wrinkles and static. There is still some static in the winter, but it isn't very bad.
Good luck finding what works best for you. Dawn in IL
star-schipp
True Blue Farmgirl
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Starletta
Middletown
Indiana
USA
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Posted - Jan 18 2011 : 06:42:41 AM
I made my own dryer balls by felting wool roving and they not only help with wrinkles and static but my clothes are drying faster.
We can do no great things; only small things with great love - Mother Teresa
I have been trying to figure out how to use vinegar as a rinse in the washer? The one time I tried it my clothes smelled like vinegar until 2 to 3 washings later! When do I put in the vinegar? Thanks!
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Your clothes might be getting static-y because you are over-drying them. I would try drying them on a lower setting and/or taking them out while still a teensie tiny bit damp, especially if they are clothes you are going to hang up instead of fold.
Dryer question
Posted - Jan 15 2011 : 04:21:16 AM
