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 static cling effect can lead to negative mental health repercussions for parents, including emotional fatigue and stress.
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Melissa Willets, Parents, 28 Oct. 2025
Wool dryer balls reduce static cling and help the laundry dry more quickly and evenly.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
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, 23 Sep. 2025
This best-selling lightweight layer with nearly 2,000 five-star ratings is made of the brand’s proprietary X-Static fabric, which prevents static cling and the growth of stinky bacteria.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2025
Aside from softening fabrics, adding a pleasant scent, and reducing static cling, fabric softener is also an effective household cleaning tool.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2025
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Melissa Willets, Parents, 28 Oct. 2025
Wool dryer balls reduce static cling and help the laundry dry more quickly and evenly.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
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, 23 Sep. 2025
This best-selling lightweight layer with nearly 2,000 five-star ratings is made of the brand’s proprietary X-Static fabric, which prevents static cling and the growth of stinky bacteria.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2025
Aside from softening fabrics, adding a pleasant scent, and reducing static cling, fabric softener is also an effective household cleaning tool.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2025
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“Static cling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/static%20cling. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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