i don't know why but all of a sudden about a week or two ago i started getting TONS of static shocks from EVERYTHING! i probably am averageing about 10-12 shocks every hour! i don't know why i am so static-y but i haven't changed any thing that i can think of that would cause this...
any ideas on what i can do to avoid getting shocked so often?
2006-12-07 04:09:55 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
WELCOME TO THE CLUB!!!! I CAN'T EVEN CLOSE MY CAR DOOR WITHOUT GETTING SHOCKED. I EVEN GET SHOCKED BY PEOPLE AROUND ME. MOST OF MY FRIENDS KINDA-SORTA KEEP THEIR DISTANCE NOW.
2006-12-07 04:14:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This might have something to do with a change in wheather. If the air is dry or cold static shocks occur much more frequently. Also if you're indoors a heater can dry out the air in a room and generate more static charge than a room with a little humidity.
2006-12-07 12:18:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's caused by the season... winter typically produces lower humidity and drier air. You should try using anti-static sheets in your laundry, and get a humidifier for rooms with carpeting. Also, if shocks are coming from contact with furniture and/or draperies, you can take static laundry sheets and wipe them over those surfaces as well. Good luck!
2006-12-07 12:18:55 · answer #3 · answered by redrancherogirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are getting shocks because the air in your home is very dry. If you have carpeting that has nylon or other synthetic type fabrics in it and you tend to shuffle your feet while walking this will build up static, especially if you are also wearing socks with synthetic fibers in them, with no shoes. Using a humidifier will help remedy this problem.
2006-12-07 12:15:01 · answer #4 · answered by Janine E 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In your home, get a humidifer. The static comes from decreased moisture in the air in winter.
2006-12-07 13:44:06 · answer #5 · answered by RBRN 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Attach a steel cable to a water pipe and wear the other end around your neck. Sounds cruel but actually it's just like being married.
2006-12-07 12:15:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ground the electrons in your body by touching metal objects that go into the ground. Ex. Water taps.
2006-12-07 12:12:56 · answer #7 · answered by steve w 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are walking in socked feet try wearing slippers. With onset of older temps. and electric/forced ari heating this can be the culprit. If you drag your heals pick them up.
2006-12-07 12:14:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be your clothes are you wearing natural fibers? most synthetic fiber can cause your problem if you have carpet in your home that could add to your shocking experiences.Try a fabric softener sheet in your dryer may help .
2006-12-07 12:32:15 · answer #9 · answered by linda-Q 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Arm yourself with anti-static spray and unused dryer sheets.
2006-12-07 12:12:39 · answer #10 · answered by c.arsenault 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
that happened to me when I moved up north, Sucks cause it is so dry where I live. i just learned to ground myself, the truck is the worst. You get used to it though and it should go away in the summer again
2006-12-07 12:12:24 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋