Ok i understand the occaasional dragging shoes on the carpet shock, but this is ridiculous, I get shocked walking around the house (not rubbing my feet on the carpet) I get shocked geeting out of my car, i get shocked dusting the TV i even get shocked when i dog brushes up against me....Please help me It's scary sometimes if it happens in the dark, I see the sparks AHAHH
2007-01-09 05:17:40 · 6 answers · asked by graciegirl 5 in Health ➔ Other - Health
it is this time of year certin diffrent types of clothes you wear is one thing that keeps the shock up .. getting out of your car is a big time shock because of certian faberics especially in women and another factor is the humidity level in your house if you dont have a humidifyer that will help with your house the shocking in the car it sounds stupid but shake your hands before you get out of the car and touch metal it helps alot of the time
2007-01-09 05:31:08 · answer #1 · answered by jazieyez 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There are lots of materials that are more likely to build up a static charge than others. Look for patterns in what you are wearing when you get shocked, perhaps a particular kind of sweater or pair of shoes.
TV screens build up a lot of static charge and everyone will get shocked touching it. Anticipate it and use wadded up cloth to minimize.
I once had a car that used a certain type of tire that caused me to get electric shocks every time I got out of the car. They were painful and it was literally every time. I started touching things with my sleeves pulled over my hands. I eventually sold the car because of the problem (an acura integra) but I've been told that I could have just bought a different type of tire.
2007-01-09 05:29:29 · answer #2 · answered by sspade30 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Could be the shoes you are wearing, if they aren't rubber soled then every time you touch something with a static charge (TV screen, outside of a car etc.) you'd discharge it through yourself.
Plus it's possible that you only notice it, when it happens to you, so it seems like it happens more than does.
Either way, rubber soled shoes like trainers will sort you out if it gets that bad :P
2007-01-09 05:26:28 · answer #3 · answered by Adam L 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi, I can relate! I have the same problem. Here is a link to a site with LOTS of info I found it helpful.
FYI the second link is SO important!! make sure you check it out to. ignore the pic. of the half naked gut and keep reading it to the end!
2007-01-09 05:33:33 · answer #4 · answered by Meli 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It could mean that your house is dry. You can get a humidifyer for that. Also, do you use fabric softener when you wash and dry your clothes, could mean that your clothes are too dry and when you move around in your clothes it creates friction resulting in a spark.
2007-01-09 05:28:35 · answer #5 · answered by mellybee4321 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Turn up your humidifier. It means your house is dry.
2007-01-09 05:25:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋