The vinegar will also keep soap residue off the clothes as they’re rinsed.
Try making a DIY spray by mixing 1 bottle cap of fabric softener into a spray bottle filled with water. [2] X Research source
If your washing machine has a built-in fabric softener dispenser, pour the fabric softener into it. If not, add the liquid to the washing machine itself after adding the clothes. You can also purchase laundry detergent with fabric softener added to it.
Static happens when there’s friction between two electrically insulating materials, especially in a dry environment—like a clothes dryer. [6] X Research source
Alternately, you could choose to dry the natural materials in the machine and dry the synthetic materials on the line. [8] X Research source
A drying rack is a small rack of wood or plastic with several parallel rungs upon which clothing can be set to dry.
Dryer sheets do more than just remove static. They also lend a pleasant, fresh fragrance your laundry. You can also rub laundry sheets on your clothes to “wipe away” static after they come out of the dryer. [10] X Research source
You can also rub a metal hanger across the surface of each item of clothing after removing it from the dryer to discharge static.
You could, instead of using a commercial or homemade dryer ball, use a tennis ball or even some clean, soft sneakers. [11] X Research source
When using soap nuts, you can eliminate or reduce the volume of detergent. Be sure to use them with hot water for best results. [13] X Research source
