How do I get rid of all the static electricity in my desk chair?

Question

The chair at my computer desk holds a lot of static electricity. Every time I sit down, the hair on my arms is attracted to the armrests. When I stand up, my pants are stuck to my legs, and when I touch the top of the chair, I get shocked. I use a thick plastic chair mat, on carpet. Any ideas?

Answer 1

you can but chair mats that have a grounding wire attached to them

Answer 2

Sounds strange but it's effective: Get a large can of aqua net hair spray (probably any cheap brand is fine) and spray the carpet under the mat, and the fabric on the chair--if the chair is fabric. Wait 3 minutes and sit. Wahlah! No static.

Answer 3

static charge is normally developed due to specific materials, when they are rubbed together specially in dry condition. Chair itself can not develop any static charge. I would suggest that you look for the material around your work area, which is causing this

1- Try to remove the cause, could be the carpet and/or foot mat
2- Use a humidifier

Grounding strip can also be used, which is normally metal strip or mesh connected to your office/home electrical ground

Answer 4

Try using the anti static spray for clothes - spray the chair.
Might also try "grounding" the chair with a rubber strap.

Answer 5

Rubbermaid makes an Anti-Static mat for your chair, Staples sells them...

http://www.staples.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/StaplesProductDisplay?prodCatType=2&storeId=10001&catalogId=10051&langId=-1&productId=98133&cmArea=SC2:CG36:DP1565:CL158867:SS1019372

Many of the other suggestions will work, but most require routine maintenance. This is a permanet solution.

Answer 6

Try rubbing dryer sheets on your chair every morning before you sit down. That should work.

Answer 7

spray a little water on the carpet. keep a mister spray handy

Answer 8

try spraying static guard