Why is it that I have so much static in my hair and clothes in the winter? When I brush my hair I can hear it popping and my hair sticks up all over. When I touch metal I get shocked, regardless if I touch it through my clothes or not. This is very annoying and I would like to know why this happens to me, what causes it and what can I do to suppress it. Walk around in a freaking dryer sheet?? LOL
2006-10-27 03:42:08 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
This only happens during winter!!
2006-10-27 03:42:31 · update #1
the Static Guard stuff works for me. I personally used it for hair and clothes. I think you can find it at the grocery store or a walmart in the laundry detergent isle.
2006-10-27 03:53:50 · answer #1 · answered by Jessi B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The reason you are getting shocked is because of two reasons: 1) The air is dry, and you can build up a static charge more readily. 2) You need to hydrate a little more. Drinking water lowers the shock you feel.
When you go to touch something metal, discharge it through a key, or some other object. The sting you feel is the transfer on ions from you body to an object; essentially your are getting burned.
Discharging through a key prevents you from getting burned or "shocked".
2006-10-27 03:44:14 · answer #2 · answered by JaMoke 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try common brushing with a sleeker brush. This will distribute the puppies traditional frame oils during the coat. Also utilising a few Eucalyptus oil in a sprig bottle consisting of 1 cup of water for each and every 10 drops of oil will aid do away with the static electrical energy. It can even maintain fleas away and aid them odor well. Do now not use material softener sheets even though. There are only a few in the marketplace that declare to be secure however aren't demonstrated.
2016-09-01 03:26:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Static electricity can be very dangerous to electronics causing many failures. It happens when the humidity is less than 50%. U may keep it under control by discharging it through metal.When u get into the car and slide across the seats use your key and hold it firm and touch the car metal interior u can see the spark but it will mot hurt.
2006-10-27 12:51:05 · answer #4 · answered by JOHNNIE B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THIS IS THE CORRECT ANSWER :
The reason you are getting shocked is because of two reasons: 1) The air is dry, and you can build up a static charge more readily. 2) You need to hydrate a little more. Drinking water lowers the shock you feel.
When you go to touch something metal, discharge it through a key, or some other object. The sting you feel is the transfer on ions from you body to an object; essentially your are getting burned.
Discharging through a key prevents you from getting burned or "shocked".
2006-10-27 04:40:00 · answer #5 · answered by lord_and_master25 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You must live in a dry area- go with lots of lotion and a good deep conditioner. Try drying your clothes for a little less time-keep them from overdrying. You might even want to consider using a humidifier in your house for a little time each day.
2006-10-28 12:52:07 · answer #6 · answered by Insufferable Know-It-All 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a humidifier (put more moisture into the air!), that cuts down on the static build up.
2006-10-27 04:58:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Static electricity builds up on things much more easily when the humidity is low. If you ran a dehumidifier where you are, it would help cut down on the shocks.
2006-10-27 03:47:36 · answer #8 · answered by metatron 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
stop shocking urself
2006-10-27 08:46:21 · answer #9 · answered by mt2cool121183 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋