Abstract: A reusable environmentally friendly chemical free anti-static ball and a method of using the same in an automatic heated tumble laundry dryer in order to reduce the build up of electrostatic charges and thereby reduces static cling and annoying electrical shocks produced in the laundry, without the use of any chemical anti-static fabric conditioning agents. The anti-static ball preferably consists of a one-piece porous inner foam ball and a two piece outer shell of a shape retaining molded plastic. The outer shell contains apertures or holes that permit communication between the inner foam ball and environment that surrounds the anti-static ball.