Removing static electricity from your home - Homemakers Homemaking

lmflores8 · 10-01-2009, 03:20 PM

Hi everyone!

so heres my problem and any insight would be helpful.

We just moved into a home in AZ and we keep getting zipped!

We go near a wall zip. We hold hands zip. We kiss zip. We pet the dog super zip! its awlful... and we don't even have the furniture in YET. Its in every room! no where in the entire house is safe. We are renting so that puts a limit on our options. Its actually not that dry in the house so I'm not sure why there is so much. All i know is it actually hurts when you do get zipped.

Do you have a way of removing static electricity from the house?

please help.

We don't want/can't afford to buy a humidifier right now so thats out BUT i saw one that if you put fabric softener and water in a bottle and spray it should help. Has anyone every used that techquine before?
OH! and i saw somewhere that they make wrist bands to help. Does anyone know where to buy one of those cause my DH gets zipped every where in AZ.

DakotaCowgirl · 10-01-2009, 03:22 PM

You can boil water on the stove to help with static. Otherwise, humidifier is the best way that I know of.

SnowCrystal · 10-01-2009, 03:27 PM

I would do that too, just make sure to keep an eye on the pot so it doesn't boil all the way to dry. I would also use a desk fan or oscillating fan near the pot, to help to distribute the moisture to a larger area more quickly. You can also leave the bathroom door open while showering, without the exhaust fan on to add even more moisture to the home!

DakotaCowgirl · 10-01-2009, 03:30 PM

If you want it to smell good, you can add some cinnamon in there. Makes the house smell yummy.

cee_cee88 · 10-01-2009, 03:35 PM

Originally Posted by DakotaCowgirl

If you want it to smell good, you can add some cinnamon in there. Makes the house smell yummy.

I've done that but added imitation vanilla instead, makes the house smell like cookies IMO

mrsb88 · 10-01-2009, 03:46 PM

i dont have any advice but i hope it goes away soon

lmflores8 · 10-01-2009, 03:52 PM

thanks! I'm think about trying this http://www.recipezaar.com/Removing-S...ur-Home-350346 or buying a ton of static guard and spray it everywhere.

erickson007 · 10-01-2009, 03:54 PM

I know how you feel! in the winter time here there is so much zapping going on that my cat is afraid to come near us for fear of shock!

Susie · 10-02-2009, 04:46 AM

I know you want tips for the HOUSE, but... I used to take a dryer sheet and rub it in my hair and clothes before I did anything or went anywhere. I would also keep one in my pocket wherever I went. I hate hate haaaaaate getting shocked. I have OCD now because of my fear of getting shocked! Good luck to you...

10-01-2009, 03:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
lmflores8 Navy Wife Air Force Brat Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: US: Goodyear, AZ Posts: 410 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 4% Longevity: 31%	Removing static electricity from your home Hi everyone! so heres my problem and any insight would be helpful. We just moved into a home in AZ and we keep getting zipped! We go near a wall zip. We hold hands zip. We kiss zip. We pet the dog super zip! its awlful... and we don't even have the furniture in YET. Its in every room! no where in the entire house is safe. We are renting so that puts a limit on our options. Its actually not that dry in the house so I'm not sure why there is so much. All i know is it actually hurts when you do get zipped. Do you have a way of removing static electricity from the house? please help. We don't want/can't afford to buy a humidifier right now so thats out BUT i saw one that if you put fabric softener and water in a bottle and spray it should help. Has anyone every used that techquine before? OH! and i saw somewhere that they make wrist bands to help. Does anyone know where to buy one of those cause my DH gets zipped every where in AZ. __________________ It's Not Brave If Your Not Scared" - Abby (From The Movie Bounce)

10-01-2009, 03:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
DakotaCowgirl MilitarySOS Jewel Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Here...going to Germany Posts: 7,726 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 58% Longevity: 47%	You can boil water on the stove to help with static. Otherwise, humidifier is the best way that I know of. __________________ "It is endemic of the current culture that those with large stature are overlooked except by vultures. With no regard to the depth of their souls, the height of their passion, and the beauty of their moments." P.J. Pete http://www.thewomanhood.com/forum/register.php?referrerid=1498[/URL] MacGyver can make Chuck Norris out of duct tape and a spork.

10-01-2009, 03:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
SnowCrystal is blissfully happy... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: "In the land of the tumbling tumbleweed..." Posts: 15,496 Classifieds: (2) Activity: 85% Longevity: 41%	I would do that too, just make sure to keep an eye on the pot so it doesn't boil all the way to dry. I would also use a desk fan or oscillating fan near the pot, to help to distribute the moisture to a larger area more quickly. You can also leave the bathroom door open while showering, without the exhaust fan on to add even more moisture to the home! __________________ Emotion makes the world go round, but common sense keeps it from going too fast.

10-01-2009, 03:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
DakotaCowgirl MilitarySOS Jewel Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Here...going to Germany Posts: 7,726 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 58% Longevity: 47%	If you want it to smell good, you can add some cinnamon in there. Makes the house smell yummy. __________________ "It is endemic of the current culture that those with large stature are overlooked except by vultures. With no regard to the depth of their souls, the height of their passion, and the beauty of their moments." P.J. Pete http://www.thewomanhood.com/forum/register.php?referrerid=1498[/URL] MacGyver can make Chuck Norris out of duct tape and a spork.

10-01-2009, 03:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
mrsb88 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: vilseck germany Posts: 1,026 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 12% Longevity: 4%	i dont have any advice but i hope it goes away soon __________________ Wifey to Nikkiduwop

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10-01-2009, 03:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
lmflores8 Navy Wife Air Force Brat Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: US: Goodyear, AZ Posts: 410 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 4% Longevity: 31%	thanks! I'm think about trying this http://www.recipezaar.com/Removing-S...ur-Home-350346 or buying a ton of static guard and spray it everywhere. __________________ It's Not Brave If Your Not Scared" - Abby (From The Movie Bounce)

10-01-2009, 03:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
erickson007 MilitarySOS Jewel Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Yokosuka, Japan Posts: 8,826 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 97% Longevity: 41%	I know how you feel! in the winter time here there is so much zapping going on that my cat is afraid to come near us for fear of shock! __________________

10-02-2009, 04:46 AM	#9 (permalink)
Susie Lovin' paradise! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Santa Rita, Guam/USCGC Sequoia Posts: 227 Classifieds: (3) Activity: 0% Longevity: 48%	I know you want tips for the HOUSE, but... I used to take a dryer sheet and rub it in my hair and clothes before I did anything or went anywhere. I would also keep one in my pocket wherever I went. I hate hate haaaaaate getting shocked. I have OCD now because of my fear of getting shocked! Good luck to you... __________________ susie♥brandon