I guess my next question would be about dryer sheets? why do we use them? why do we not need them?
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guyrocket@kbin.social 9 months ago
I do not use fabric softener or dryer sheets. I don't need more chemicals or scents in my life.
If things have static after the dryer I rub then with a metal hanger.
I also use laundry powder. Hard to find but I found it at Costco business. No need to truck water all over hell when my machine adds water first thing.
counselwolf@lemmy.dbzer0.com 9 months ago
reddig33@lemmy.world 9 months ago
Same reasons as laundry conditioner with the added benefit of removing static from clothing that’s been run through a clothes dryer.
guyrocket@kbin.social 9 months ago
This matches my understanding. Dryer sheet are fabric softener that works in your dryer and they also reduce static electricity.
You can remove static electricity from clothes via contact with bare metal. I use a metal clothes hanger because it is a convienient shape/size but any metal will work. I thought about removing paint from the front of my dryer and rubbing clothes on that. Or use bare electrical wire which you could connect to ground in an outlet.
hinterlufer@lemmy.world 9 months ago
Powder is mostly filler though