Karen & co. Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 I have just bought a Monsoon silk dress off ebay I saw the same one at Cheshire Oaks on Saturday,but it was in every size except mine I won the bidding for the ebay one, which arrived this morning and when I tried it on it has quite alot of static It's a dry clean only (I don't usually touch dry clean with a barge pole ) I wondered if any of you wonderful people know how to get rid of it? Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina C Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 I'll have it Oh, you mean the static... I am afraid I can be of no help at all on that one. I spend half my life with 'floating' hair and getting electric shocks from car doors (and my daughter) I really don't want that dress do I? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Kleeneze do an anti-static spray - not sure if it's any good, but it might be worth a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Apparently standing on tinfoil works *shrugs* Dress sounds lovely Karen - will we be treated to a photo of you all 'tarted up'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 You could try one of those sheets you put in a tumble dryer, they work really well on flyaway hair Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted February 14, 2008 Author Share Posted February 14, 2008 I'll have it Oh, you mean the static... ? Sorry didn't word that very well did I Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted February 14, 2008 Author Share Posted February 14, 2008 Apparently standing on tinfoil works *shrugs* Dress sounds lovely Karen - will we be treated to a photo of you all 'tarted up'? Are you calling me a tart? Good idea Tessa, I might try the tumble dry sheet Don't really know what got into me I don't usually buy dresses, many things in silk, and usually it has to be bunged into the washing machine Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moochoo Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 If you run a metal spoon over it it will discharge the static electricity. I have a skirt with a lace underskirt that is the same, the spoon trick works every time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted February 14, 2008 Author Share Posted February 14, 2008 Thank you for the suggestions Have tried the sheets and spoon, and it feels better, not tried it on though will save the foil until tomorrow night, when all the girls I work with are coming over for a meal in aid of a collegue retiring. What's the betting I spill something over it now Karen x Ps my sister suggested spraying my legs with hairspray she swears it worked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Ps my sister suggested spraying my legs with hairspray she swears it worked Just keep away from candles is all I can say to that!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
