how do u get rid of static cling?

[sepultallica]

man, ive been walkin around for the last few days feeling like hell. ive had static electricity all over me. i dont think its originating from my clothes either. i take a shower, put on my clothes in the morning and there it is all day. at night, i take another shower and hop in to bed and there it is again, in my sheets. i wake up in the middle of the night to use the restroom and i feel it on my arms and legs.

 

i havent used any new laundry methods and the linen and clothing. same stuff i had from the previous weeks laundry.

 

i dont live near power line or anything. it sucks!

 

anyone have experience with this? anyone know how to get rid of it?

[5614]

err, well if you are electrostatically charged then earth yourself, ie. touch some metal so that the extra charge on you flows off you and onto the metal.

[Cap'n Refsmmat]

I find that the little screws on light switches are nice, as they are connected to the grounded part of the circuit.

 

Mainly from personal experience in a low-humidity home, zapping myself.

[Klaynos]

the metal backs of computers are genrally grounds so is a good option...

[ecoli]

I've seen sprays and stuff that are supposed to work... never used them, myself.

[sepultallica]

usually ill just wipe some water on my arms and legs while im at work. if im at home, ill take a shower but it always comes back.

 

im pretty sure it aint my clothes cuz i change quite a bit and at night i dont wear much to bed but sure enough, there it is.

[ecoli]

water wouldn't do too much to draw charges off your clothes...

[sepultallica]

i guess im referring to the effects it has on my leg and arm hairs. that's how i feel it on me.

[Bluenoise]

I'd suggest getting a humidifier. Ever notice how this static thing is usually a winter problem?

[ffsjoe]

you just need to earth the charge as others have said, or shave your legs

[insane_alien]

wear nylon. then zap people. i love it when i get staticly charged