Cathy in IL Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 This house is really dry, and I am guessing that is why we have a real problem with static electricity. It is so bad that I can't even hug or kiss my girls at night without giving them a shock. If the lights are out, you can actually see flashes of light when I touch my kids or when the move around under the covers. It is worst in my dd's room. I have tried humidifiers, but they don't seem to be working. Is there anything else that could cause this or anything I can do to stop it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in IL Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 Do you have a humidifier on your furnace or just in one room? We have one on the furnace and I can always tell when it is time to turn it on, I start itching. I am not sure that smaller ones can handle the whole house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathy in IL Posted January 23, 2008 Author Share Posted January 23, 2008 I have two upstairs. I will look into one for the furnace. It is a really old furnace, so I wonder if that will matter. This house was built in about 1890. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillary in KS Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 I've boiled/simmered a pot of water on the stove for an hour or so. (Just don't leave it unattended!) Or you could fill a crock-pot with water, and leave it uncovered on High for a few hours. That ususally helps here. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readwithem Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 Not sure about the house (sounds like you could have cool science experiments :) but if you walk barefoot in the house, that will help with the touching as your shoes conduct electricity. Also I think I remember reading that wearing clothes of natural fibers (cotton or linen vs. polyester) may help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda...inOwasso Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 We're having a terrible time with it this year too! My dd's hair, clothes and such. Sounds like you've got it worse though.... so sorry!! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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