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How can I reduce getting static shocks in winter (from doorknobs, etc)?
Explains why static shocks are common in dry winter air and provides methods to minimize their occurrence.
📅 Created: 4/23/2025, 10:42:41 PM
- Increase Indoor Humidity4
Static electricity builds up more easily in dry air. Adding moisture to the air allows static charges to dissipate more readily.
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🛠️ Humidifier(s), hygrometer (optional), houseplants (optional)
- Ground Yourself Before Touching Metal4
Discharge the static buildup on your body safely before touching a conductive object like a metal doorknob.
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🛠️ Metal key or coin (optional)
- Choose Clothing and Footwear Wisely3
Certain materials generate more static electricity than others.
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🛠️ Clothing made of natural fibers (optional), leather-soled shoes (optional), fabric softener/dryer sheets