static cling

noun

: the tendency of a material (such as fabric) to adhere to another material or surface because of a buildup of static electricity

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Wipe away static cling When static cling season begins, clothes might stick to you, or taking off your hat might make your hair stand up straight. —

Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024 Don't Use Fabric Softener in Every Load Fabric softeners are formulated to make fabric feel softer to the touch, and to reduce the electric charges that cause static cling in fabrics. —

Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2024 Less Static Cling: Fabric softener or dryer sheets reduce static cling in clothes tumbled in an automatic dryer. —

Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2024 Always Use Dryer Sheets Lint tends to clump together due to static cling, but dryer sheets have anti-static laundry properties that can help. —

Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2024 The fabric softener helps balance the electrons and ions to prevent static cling. —

Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2024 The coating helps reduce static cling and most liquid fabric softeners also add fragrance to our laundry. —

Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2024 Fabric softeners are formulated to reduce static cling, and can help loosen pet hair from clothing and other items. —

Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2024 These reusable balls reduce static cling and soften fabrics through physical agitation without added chemicals. —

Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2024