3 x research source lightly spray your carpet with an anti static spray and wait for it to completely dry before walking on it.
What causes static on carpet.
Add fabric softener to a bottle of water and spray it onto the carpet.
Static can also serve as a natural magnet attracting dirt and dust to carpet coatings chemicals and soil filtration lines.
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.
You use a humidifier to add you own moisture to a room as well.
An anti static sheet in your pocket will go a long way towards keeping you shock free if you touch it periodically.
Just avoid losing it as an anti static sheet clinging to the ankle of your pants will give people the wrong impression.
Most carpet retailers or carpet companies online offer spray treatments to treat rugs and carpets.
Our observations of human behaviour add to our tips on how to minimise the winter shock of static electricity in your carpet.
Carry an anti static dryer sheet with you.
For example nylon carpet is more prone to electrical charges than polyester or wool.
Now that we know what causes the static let s discuss how to reduce the static on the carpets.
At its worst electrostatic discharge esd may cause fatal shocks as well as fires and explosions where flammable solvents are used.
Most carpets today have in built static inhibitors.
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.