How can I get static electricity out of my couch?

Question

I recently bought a new couch that has a real problem with static electric buildup. What can I do to lessen/remove this? Is there a way to ground a couch? the buildup is enough to make hair stand up with minimal touching of the couch. i'm not rubbing my arm on it for 5 minutes to get this to happen. Just sit, stand up. you'll discharge on something. i sat down with my laptop and got stung twice just during the motion of sitting.

Answer 1

Fabric softener sheets and sprays are temporary fixes.

The winter season brings much dryer air which enables static buildup on your couch (and other things in your house too). With more humid air, the charge buildup will disappate into the air and things will remain at a more even state. No more shocks.

Turn on the humidifier that's on your furnace (or get one installed). The periodically need maintenance, new filters, clearing of water lines in order to continue to function. Sometimes you also need to turn a level on an air bypass line to get the air properly flowing through your furnace.

If you're in an older house or apartment with radiators, place a small pan with water in it on the radiator. You can also buy a table top humidifier for about $20. Doesn't matter which room you run it in as long as you keep the doors open between rooms.

Careful not to turn up the humidity too high if its extremely cold outside. If you start seeing condensation appear on your windows, you will want to slightly lower the humidity level lest the water buildup and runoff (over time) rots the wood at the bottom of your windows.

Good luck.

Answer 2

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How can I get static electricity out of my couch?
I recently bought a new couch that has a real problem with static electric buildup. What can I do to lessen/remove this? Is there a way to ground a couch? the buildup is enough to make hair stand up with minimal touching of the couch. i'm not rubbing my arm on it for 5 minutes to get this to...

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static electricity usually is caused by a dry or arid environment . You may want to by a humidifier which will help that tremendously. Also, if you have the old steam heaters putting a big pot of water on them helps as well. Febreeze is pretty good stuff and i believe that they have a spray specifically for that but make sure to read the label carefully or test the spray on the back of your couch in a small area. good luck

Answer 5

rubbing it down with a dryer sheet will help temporarily. But the real problem is that the air is too dry, which is also bad for your skin, hair and nasal passages. There are many types of humidifiers ( I have tried many), the one that works best, is a simple "tray" made to sit on your baseboards, the air absorbs water as you heat your home. (no electricity or filters to replace). If you have hot air heating, just place a bowl of water so that the hot air passes over the bowl. "fog mist" fountains also work, and add a nice decoration. The "mist" however is produced by an ultrasonic device, and creates a white dust that gets on anything nearby.

Answer 6

static electricity is the transfer of electrons from one medium (couch) to another (you). It happens when the air is dry, and friction (very minor) charge the electrons. You need to insulate the couch. Scotch guard. fabric softener, a cotton throw. something between you and the couch, or add water to the air (humidifier)

Answer 7

There is an anti-static spray on the market that helped with my "charged" sofa. Ask a furniture dealer, I'm sure they've encountered this problem.

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let me guess its microfiber. Use a little static guard on it, it comes in a spray can works everytime

Answer 10

Use a humidifier in the room. I have also heard that a dryer sheet will work too.. just rub it on the couch.... although i have not tried this myself.