Why do things at home get electric and how to deal with it?

Sometimes, when you touch objects in the house, you can feel a slight electric shock. There are several reasons for this. Among them there are both harmless and those signaling serious danger. Today I will talk about all of them and how to deal with them.

Unpleasant but harmless

One of the most common causes of accidental shocks, of course, is the accumulation of static electricity. A person does not receive serious injuries from it, but electrical appliances may fail. Typically, static accumulation occurs if the item has a plastic case, inside of which friction of parts occurs. Dust on the surface of devices can also cause this. When it gets inside electrical appliances, it receives a charge and then transfers it to the body. As a result, the person feels a weak electric shock.

The second reason, related to the first, may be a large number of synthetic items. Such products, in contact with the human body or other objects, also create static electricity. And this applies not only to clothes! Carpets, furniture upholstery or even curtains - everything can contribute to the current.

Something that can harm

The less dangerous of the two serious reasons is low levels of air humidity. The liquid allows the charge to be naturally grounded. Even when she floats invisible in the air. However, when it is too dry, dust easily accumulates and static electricity begins to be generated.This is why mild electric shocks occur more often in winter. At this time of year the air is usually not so humid.

The most dangerous reason can be called faulty grounding or grounding. It is necessary to transfer the current in the event of a breakdown in the electrical system, eliminating excess voltage. However, if problems arise, all the equipment in the house will begin to electrocute. Moreover, in such conditions you can get a blow whose power reaches 220 W. Problems with grounding, which allows you to protect devices from high voltage, lead to the same result.

How to save yourself from danger

First, of course, you need to find out the reason for the “aggressiveness” of household utensils. If the problem is a wiring fault, you should immediately call an electrician. Before his arrival, it is better to leave the apartment or at least put on rubber gloves.

If the air is too dry, it is recommended to wet clean the premises more often. It is also important not to allow objects in the room to become covered in dust. A comfortable humidity level for a home is 50-60%. To achieve this, you can simply buy a humidifier.

Well, if the problem is the accumulation of electricity, you should wipe all household appliances with special antistatic wipes. It is equally important that dust does not settle on the surface of the case.

But with synthetic things everything is a little more complicated. The precautions to take with them are:

• Natural and synthetic fabrics should be dried separately.
• It is necessary to use a special conditioner for clothes and linen more often, which works as an antistatic agent.
• It is also recommended to regularly moisturize the skin and actively use lotion or cream. Friction inevitably produces static electricity. Therefore, the skin should be moisturized and soft.
• After all, you can use a regular antistatic spray every day.