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Nothing is more displeasing than having to deal with clingy static-y clothes in the winter. Since there is NO way I was going to use commercial anti static sheets, I’m sharing with you a few natural tricks to avoid static clothes and how to make homemade natural anti static spray for clothes.
Danger of commercial anti-static sheets
Did you know that commercial dryer sheets can contain Alpha-Terpineol which causes central nervous system disorders and depression?…. They also contain Pentane which causes headaches, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, and loss of consciousness. Repeated inhalation of vapors causes central nervous system depression.
Another common ingredient is Benzyl Alcohol which causes central nervous system disorders, headaches, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, central nervous system depression, and, in severe cases, death.
Thankfully, there are natural ways to prevent static on clothes.
Here is a homemade natural anti-static spray recipe for clothes and a few other tricks to remove static on clothes, hopefully, they work as well for you as they do for me!
Use a humidifier
Humidifiers are great tools for the winter months. They work by adding more moisture content to the air, and this is important because air is naturally dry in the winter, and made drier by the constant use of heaters. This leads to dry skin and dries out the fibers in your clothes – all of which contributes to static!
A humidifier, placed in your bedroom near your closet or wardrobe, will help to keep your clothes from becoming too static-y, and will also help to keep your skin moist and from becoming too chapped by the winter air. Humidifiers also have benefits for your respiratory system, keeping your nose and throat from becoming too dry.
Add white vinegar to your rinse cycle
You can add one cap of natural white vinegar to the rinsing water when washing your clothes; it also acts as a natural softener and removes odors. White vinegar is distilled from a sugar like apples and corn. It has a naturally high acidity which makes it useful for softening and neutralizing odors.
But if you are like me and often forget to add this mixture during the rinse cycle, then make this natural anti-static spray.
Benefits of Witch Hazel
Witch hazel is a miracle of nature, in addition to helping to remove static from clothes, it helps with acne, insect bites, can protect your gums and helps fight signs of aging due to sun damage.
Put witch hazel in a spray bottle and add five drops of lavender essential oil if you would like a nice, refreshing scent. (Otherwise, feel free to leave out the essential oil).
Witch hazel is made from the distilled leaves and bark of a deciduous shrub that is found in North America. It has long been said to have medicinal properties, and its tannins, which have an anti-inflammatory effect on the body, also help to cut static.
Lavender essential oil is distilled from lavender flowers. Its pleasing aroma has a naturally calming effect. As an added bonus, both witch hazel and lavender essential oil are naturally antiseptic, which will help to keep your clothing fresher longer!
Homemade Natural Anti static Spray
Instructions
- Add organic witch hazel extract in a small spray bottle….
- add 5 drops of lavender essential oil (optional)
- Spray on static clothes and voila!
Also, I find that adding two balls of aluminum foil in the dryer helps remove static.
Please let me know how you like this DIY Homemade Natural Anti static Spray and if you have other tricks that help to remove static from clothes in the winter in the comment below!
Enjoy!
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I’m Eve, a DIY organic skincare recipe creator since 2010 that loves to make a big mess in the kitchen!
I’ve embarked on a journey to empower women to ditch all the chemical-filled commercial beauty products and to share how to make your own organic beauty recipes at home towards a healthier lifestyle.
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I am self-taught, read many books, and spend many hours in the kitchen creating brand new homemade beauty recipes. All my recipes are unique and are tested on humans!
In 2016, I studied Aromatherapy and became certified by the School of Natural Health Sciences.
Do you think this recipe would be ok to use on furniture and carpet? I live in the high desert and static electricity is really bad, along with the dust factor. I hoped to find something that I could spritz on furniture and carpet that is safe for me and my dogs.
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yes its safe!
Aluminum foil does not work. I tried a combo of vinegar as a rinse and safety pins and foil balls in the dryer and it didn’t work.
Author
did you try witch hazel? worked for me!
Is the lavender an active ingredient or can it be replaced with another essential oil?
Author
it can be replaced with another essential oil.
Can anyone who tried this tell me how well it worked for them? I’m getting desperate the static this year is going to drive me batty!
I tried it, and it worked well for me.
I was cutting foam into small squares which kept sticking to my hands. I put witch hazel in a small spray bottle, sprayed my hands and the squares and they fell right off into the bag.
Do you have a recipe for the sagging skin on mature necks? Really don’t want to spend $100 but I want to use something that really works. Suggestions?
Author
Hi Brenda,
I have an upcoming recipe for mature skin that helps reduce fine lines, ingredients are ucuuba butter and argan oil, stay tuned.
Is it safe on human hair…brush?
Author
Nicky, yes its all natural. Just don’t spray it on your eyes. For hair, I would use an oil blend instead of this spray.
What do you recommend as the oil blend for hair static?
Author
Hi sherry, any oil would help for hair, jojoba, for example, is great!
Could you use any essential oil besides lavender?
Author
Hi Pam, definitely, you can use any essential oil you want!
Would this prevent static and be safe to spray on wool dryer balls before using in the dryer?
Author
Hi amber, yes this should work!
Good morning, Does the essential oil stain when sprayed on clothes such as silk etc? And, is lavender the only oil that is best for static or are there others? Thanks!
Author
HI Brandon, I’ve never had problems with stains on my clothes but for silk I would avoid it. You could also use eucalyptus essential oil.
Hi Eve!
I just wanted to get your opinion on whether adding a little bit of white vinegar to this spray would help or not? I have been wiping down my clothing and bedding with a damp washcloth & vinegar to get rid of static for a while, but it is very time consuming… do you think the vinegar would react to witch hazel, essential oils or hydrosol even?
Thanks so much.. great recipes!!
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Hi Rebekah, I don’t think white vinegar would hurt, just not sure about the smell!
Hi Eve, I’m looking for a diy organic face regimen recipe if you can help. For the mature
woman over 50. We need help with age spots and frown lines around the mouth and forehead. If you have resources or ideas that would be great. Thanks for your time and help. Much blessing to you.
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Hi Vanessa,
Have your tried to make my shea butter lotion recipe? it great for mature skin!
Love the recipes!! Thanks for sharing!
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thank you michele!!!
Hello, Does this work for when you have static on clothing too or just as a preventative. Thank you!
Author
HI Brandon, yes it works when you have static on you as well!
Cannot use essential oils as it is toxic to cats but I would love to use them! Will check on which hazel. Have been researching “pet hair” and how to keep it off of furniture. Information said to use an anti-static spray like Static Guard but too many chemicals…NOT using it! That is how I found your site. Like you, I know about dryer sheets. People don’t think about breathing that stuff in on your pillow case while sleeping. Bad news for many! And I contemplate about absorption in to your skin as well. I want to thank you so much for your great info as it is certainly appreciated.
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You are welcome Karen!
Not all essential oils are toxic fro cats.
I highly suggest you check out The Animal Desk Reference: Essential Oils for Animals by Holistic Veterinarian Melissa Shelton DMV
If you use 100 pure essential oils it is not toxic to cats. There are a few oils you should avoid but a vast majority of them are just fine. That theory was debunked when it was found it was the fillers and other crap that was making the cats sick.