ok, seriously, every time we walk around the house, we get zapped by every single light switch and even by touching each other. it's getting ridiculous!
we tried static guard but it's only a temporary fix, and i'm tired of spraying it all the time. what else can i do?!
2007-03-08 15:34:45 · 9 answers · asked by superwow_rl 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
get a humidifier. They range from $25 bucks for a small one at Wal-Mart to into the hundreds for a really big one. For a quick fix, put a big pot of water on the stove and boil it.
2007-03-08 15:40:02 · answer #1 · answered by santobugito 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If you are replacing any thing like carpets if you go to a natural fiber you will cut down on static electricity. Or just have hard cover flooring.
The same goes for the clothes you wear. Natural fibers don't have static like man made.
What you have on your feet can make a difference.
If you increase the humidity this will also help.
2007-03-08 23:45:04 · answer #2 · answered by Floyd B 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Raise the humidity in your home by boiling a quart of water two times a week (more frequently if needed) until it's evaporated. You can also apply an antistatic solution, available in carpet stores, to the carpeting. A gallon ($20) will treat 400 to 600 sq. ft.
2007-03-08 23:46:50 · answer #3 · answered by no_strings_72756 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When summer comes and things get more humid, this problem disappears unless your family like to shuffle their feet on the carpet. Adding moisture to the air is the answer. You might look into adding one to your heating system.
2007-03-08 23:44:41 · answer #4 · answered by fluffernut 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I you have forced air install a humidifire.
Have fun with static electricity, charge yourself up and discharge on your cat's nose, that really snaps them out of it.
Rub a ballon on your kids head and stick it to the ceiling, have fun with it.
THIS IS LIFE, deal with it.
2007-03-08 23:50:24 · answer #5 · answered by jacksparrow 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
your house is too dry inside. turn down the heat, and get a humidifier. and quit using static guard, except on clothes.
2007-03-08 23:43:37 · answer #6 · answered by car dude 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
you could have a bad ground on your outlets check this first
go to lowes buy a tester the little yellow outlet tester cost about $12
2007-03-08 23:49:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
get some moisture in the house it's to dry in there.that will help a lot
2007-03-08 23:47:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
by earthing
2007-03-08 23:42:50 · answer #9 · answered by predatorpundit 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋