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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The coating helps reduce static cling and most liquid fabric softeners also add fragrance to our laundry.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
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.
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Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2026
Get rid of static cling by rubbing a dryer sheet directly onto your legs, socks, or tights to stop skirts or pants from riding up your legs.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
9 June 2026
The static cling effect can lead to negative mental health repercussions for parents, including emotional fatigue and stress.
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Melissa Willets,
Parents,
5 June 2026
Finally, this doesn’t have any antistatic features like more expensive grinders, which means that some coffee grounds can get left behind due to static cling.
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Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 May 2026
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
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,
21 June 2026
Get rid of static cling by rubbing a dryer sheet directly onto your legs, socks, or tights to stop skirts or pants from riding up your legs.
—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
9 June 2026
The static cling effect can lead to negative mental health repercussions for parents, including emotional fatigue and stress.
—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
5 June 2026
Finally, this doesn’t have any antistatic features like more expensive grinders, which means that some coffee grounds can get left behind due to static cling.
—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 May 2026
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“Static cling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/static%20cling. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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