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Answers to Readers' Questions on Overcoming Static Cling and Flyaway Hair
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Creates sparks when petting her cat
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December 11, 2010
Speaking of static electricity... sometimes when I pet my cat we both get those little zaps. How can I prevent this? I appreciate your help.
I just found your site and find it full of interesting, cool, and useful information. Thank you.
Edith - USA
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The hair on a cat is a good source of static electricity, especially when the humidity is low, such as in the house in the winter. Also, if your hands are dry, it can help create the sparks when you pet your cat.
A little lotion on your hands or even wetting them slightly will help prevent those sparks.
Also, having indoor plants will put a little more humidity in the air that will help to prevent too much static electricity.
Sparks are flying in my bed
Question
November 6, 2009
my bedding and blankets become full of static as soon as the cold weather comes. when I get out of bed the sparks start flying. Is my room too dry or is it my body?
mary - Canada
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Polyester sheets and blankets made of synthetic materials are more prone to building up static electricity in dry weather. Also, if you have polyester pajamas or nightie, they build up charges from rubbing on your skin.
If you have problems with sparks flying in bed, try cotton sheets and/or pajamas. Increasing the humidity in the room is always a good idea in winter.
Why does my hair stand on end?
Question
April 1, 2009
Sometimes when you take off a piece of nylon clothing, your hair stands on end. Explain how this happens?
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Edmund - Singapore
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The nylon clothing rubbing on your skin creates static electricity on your body. Those electric charges are transferred to your hair through electrostatic induction.
See:
http://www.school-for-champions.com/science/static_induction.htm
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