Major Static in my house/ How do I get rid of it?

Question

This winter we have noticed the house is dry and every thing is static cling including the poor animals. Is there anything I can do to reduce the static?

Answer 1

Use a humidifier, But watch the insides of your windows closely. If you start to see lots of condensation on the insides of your windows the humidity is to high and you can start developing molds. But if you walk accross the carpets and are able to shock someone, its still to low. With a little time and patience you can find that happy medium.

Answer 2

An article about getting rid of static electricity on clothing, in hair, carpets, etc is at: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/137635/eliminate_static_electricity_problems.html

For clothing, the article mentions Static Guard, a homemade version of Static Guard, dryer sheets rubbed on the clothing after putting them on, and a few other solutions that I can't remember.

It also lists keeping a pot of water simmering on the stove, touching the door of your car before pumping gasoline, rubbing your hands lightly over your hair after lotion has been applied to your hands and rubbed in well, something about pets, and a lot of other tips.

Answer 3

Get a humidifier and raise the relative humidity to around 65%... you need moisture in the aire to kill static.

Answer 4

use a humidifier

for some reason the Target here has that problem inthe winter, I wont go there in the winter because of it, I get shocked constantly

Answer 5

A new humidifier is only 300 bucks when you get a furnace...maybe 400 if you get it by itself....worth every penny

Answer 6

Get a humidifier or keep a pot of water boiling all the time.

Answer 7

humidifier or boil away a few liters of water everyday

Answer 8

put a pan of water on your floor rads