How do I remove static electicity from a vacuum/hoover?

Question

At work I use a Henry Hoover http://vacuum-cleaner.electrical-guide.info/images/content/henry-numatic-cylinder.jpg but the last time I used it, whenever I switched it on, static electricity built up inside it. Whenever I touched the metal it shocked me, which made it very uncomfortable to hoover up and I eventually gave up and used another cleaning appliance. I don't think this will happen again but just incase it does, what's the easiest way to not get shocked by the hoover?

Answer 1

put a dryer softener sheet in the bag, wear rubber sole shoes, the static elect is coming from u not the vac,

Answer 2

That spray Static guard works,really.