I have used static guard. It doesn't help at all. My new furniture seems to have started it or it was just a coincidence. I can't even comb my hair without it filling it out with static. Anyone else had this problem and find a solution?
2007-02-19 14:32:57 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Increase humidity
Static electricity is more active when the air and materials are dry. The humidity is normally lower in the winter, and heating the house further reduces the humidity. Also, locations with a desert climate usually have very low relative humidity.
One thing you can do is to use a humidifier to raise the humidity in the house. That may help a little.
Change materials
When certain materials rub together, they build up static electricity. Items that commonly rub together to cause static electricity are:
Clothes rubbing on your skin
Pajamas rubbing on your skin and the sheets in the bed
Clothes rubbing on furniture and car seats
The soles of your shoes rubbing against the rug or floor
Moisturize skin
Some people have very dry skin that may cause the buildup of static charges, especially in the winter. One thing to try is to use moisturizers or lotions on your skin. The only problem with that, of course, is that you might have to put it all over your body.
You can experiment with different types of moisturizers and in different locations. Perhaps just putting lotion on you hands may be sufficient, since shocks and sparks usually come from touching objects with your hands.
See more at
http://www.school-for-champions.com/science/staticcont.htm
2007-02-19 16:38:13 · answer #1 · answered by mimosopher 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely! It's a dry time of year and that encourages static build up on everything. The humidity in a house is supposed to be around 50%. Mine is now 33%...not too good. I am considering buying a small humidifier to help. I sometimes have a pot of water simmering on the stove and it makes a little difference.
2007-02-19 14:39:09 · answer #2 · answered by whitefleur369 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The household air is too dry. you need a humidifier. Also change your slippers. The plastic soles generate the electricity-just like your plastic comb. When approaching your computer, shake of the shoes so you walk in socks(no power is generated) so you don't blow it up.
2007-02-19 14:58:43 · answer #3 · answered by ButwhatdoIno? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Moisture in the air gets rid of static.
Even though your carpet or your furniture may still cause it at least it will be less.
2007-02-19 14:36:45 · answer #4 · answered by special-chemical-x 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You need a humidifier to add moisture to the air.
2007-02-19 14:41:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if it will help, but try a humidifier with a drop or two of downy?
Just hypothesizing...
Good luck
2007-02-19 14:38:52 · answer #6 · answered by Jenny 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you need a humidifier in every room.
2007-02-19 18:57:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a humidifier
2007-02-19 14:40:37 · answer #8 · answered by kny390 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋