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    Old 08-09-2010, 02:27 PM
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    Originally Posted by cjomomma
    Tell her to put tennis balls in the dryer. I know that sounds strange but it really does take the static out of clothing. I have a flannel jacket that always had a bad static problem but sense i have been using tennis balls I don't have that problem any more.

    They really are great aren't they! I've been using them for years as I don't like to use fabric sheets and softener is just a PIA. (they do smell good tho!)
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    Old 08-09-2010, 02:50 PM
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    I have Static Guard near me at all times! My hair gets static-y easily and I can't stand it. I spray it on my brush. So, at home, in my bag, in the desk drawer at work. It works!
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    Old 08-09-2010, 02:58 PM
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    You gals are full of great ideas!! Thanks! Rachel is reading them as they come through.

    When she asked me--I remembered Static Guard, but I knew exactly where to go to get more ideas. :-D
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    Old 08-09-2010, 03:34 PM
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    Mamabear--I had a suitemate in college who once applied Downy liquid fabric softener) to her hair...as the result of misunderstanding that the fabric softener recommended was intended to be in the form of a dryer sheet! I can't remember what event we attended, but she didn't have time to wash her hair, so it was very flat but smelled nice!
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    Old 08-09-2010, 03:46 PM
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    Originally Posted by mollymct
    Mamabear--I had a suitemate in college who once applied Downy liquid fabric softener) to her hair...as the result of misunderstanding that the fabric softener recommended was intended to be in the form of a dryer sheet! I can't remember what event we attended, but she didn't have time to wash her hair, so it was very flat but smelled nice!
    TOO FUNNY :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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    Old 08-09-2010, 04:57 PM
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    I have heard, but not tried this, pin a safety pin to an inside seam. It is suppose to take the static right out of your outfit!
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    Old 08-09-2010, 05:58 PM
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    Baby powder....sprinkle on the INSIDE of the skirt.
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    We always used static guard
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    Old 08-11-2010, 05:37 AM
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    the tennis balls and hair spray really do work for me
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    Old 08-11-2010, 06:26 AM
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    A safety pin in the hem of a garment will control static in the fabric.
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