First, avoid dressing in layers. Static buildup is a natural result of fabrics rubbing together, so the more layers you wear, the greater the odds of shocking yourself or others. Quit laughing at us, Minnesotans. Second, brace yourself for the inevitable shock. Touch a potentially dangerous surface with your wrist or lower arm, areas far less sensitive than your fingertips. Have any tips on relatively unknown, must-see destinations in Arizona? Reach the reporter at scott. Support local journalism.
Subscribe at azcentral. Facebook Twitter Email. Tired of getting zapped? Here's why static electricity is everywhere, and how to avoid it. Scott Craven The Republic azcentral. The scientific reason static electricity is worse in winter. Share your feedback to help improve our site! Using lotions and moisturizers before getting dressed and throughout the day will help keep static electricity from accumulating on your body.
As we learned before, the drier the air or your skin, the higher the potential of being zapped. Rubber-soled shoes are insulators and build up static on your body. All synthetic fibers, including polyester and nylon are culprits of static build up. Instead, wear leather-soled shoes and natural fibers, such as cotton socks and clothing. Did you know that baking soda acts as a barrier between positive and negative charges from creating static build up?
It also acts as a water and fabric softener. Along with wearing low-static materials such as leather and cotton, wash your clothing with this anti-static treatment. As the winter months push ahead, there are ways to combat the cold as well as the static electricity in your home. With furnace care and whole-home humidifiers , or even a whole home generator , ask how Hiller can assist you this winter and the new year ahead. Contact Hiller to Help Share this post:. You can also keep up with all of our news and updates by following us on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram , LinkedIn , and Pinterest.
Join the Happy Hiller Club and get all the perks of membership: Seasonal tune-ups. Priority scheduling. Skip to content How to Reduce Static Electricity at Home You walk around the house and touch the metal sink handle—shock—you grab the backyard door handle—shock—you pull down the dishwasher handle—shock!
Contact Hiller to Help. Share this post:. For reducing static in your clothing, try wearing natural fabrics, such as cotton. Anything synthetic will build up a charge faster, and therefore create the shock when you touch something. To stop the dreaded shock when touching the doorknob — touch it with something metal first, essentially grounding yourself. This can be a key, a thimble, or a safety pin that you keep with you for just this purpose. And finally, keeping your floors tidy and clean through vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping can also help reduce static electricity by reducing the amount of dust.
The Cleaning Authority is here to help with that — get an estimate today. By The Cleaning Authority One of the distressing things about winter, along with fewer daylight hours and the cold, is static electricity. What Is Static Electricity? Add Humidification Probably the most important tip is to add water back to the air circulating in your home.
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