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The Problem of Static Electricity
Static electricity is an annoying problem that often plagues our clothes after washing, especially during the winter season. Those small shocks that make us jump when we touch metal surfaces or other objects can be annoying and sometimes embarrassing.
The Simple Solution: Aluminum Foil
There is a simple and inexpensive trick to reduce (or even eliminate) static electricity in your clothes: put an aluminum foil in the washing machine. This trick is very simple, but effective.
How it Works
When you put a small aluminum foil rolled up between clothes during washing, this helps neutralize the static charge that accumulates on the tissues. Aluminium acts as a conductor, allowing the electric charge to disperse.
Why it Works
Static electricity accumulates when textiles, especially synthetic ones, rub each other during washing or drying. This causes a separation of electrical charges, creating an energy accumulation that manifests itself with the typical “shake” when we touch a metal object. The aluminum foil acts as an escape route for this electric charge.
How to Use the Aluminium Sheet in the Washing Machine
1. Take an aluminum foil: Cut a small aluminum foil (about 10-15 cm side) and roll it into a ball.
2. Put it in the washing machine: Add the aluminum ball into the washing machine basket along with your clothes.
3. Wash as usual: Start the washing program.
4. Remove and dry: At the end of the cycle, your clothes should be devoid of that annoying static electricity.
The Benefits of Aluminium Foil
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