Add fabric softener to a bottle of water and spray it onto the carpet.
What causes static on carpet.
Use a portable humidifier in winter when relative humidity drops.
An anti static sheet in your pocket will go a long way towards keeping you shock free if you touch it periodically.
To start if the weather permits you can open a few windows to allow the fresh air and moisture to come into those areas with a lot of static.
Carry an anti static dryer sheet with you.
Our observations of human behaviour add to our tips on how to minimise the winter shock of static electricity in your carpet.
Now that we know what causes the static let s discuss how to reduce the static on the carpets.
For example nylon carpet is more prone to electrical charges than polyester or wool.
You use a humidifier to add you own moisture to a room as well.
For example rubber soled shoes are great insulators and will build up a lot of static in your body when combined with a wool or nylon carpet.
At its worst electrostatic discharge esd may cause fatal shocks as well as fires and explosions where flammable solvents are used.
There are also some carpets that are specifically made to with an anti static component.
Instead try walking around in leather soled shoes.
Most carpets today have in built static inhibitors.
Just avoid losing it as an anti static sheet clinging to the ankle of your pants will give people the wrong impression.