How to Avoid Static Electricity Buildup Before Touching Door Handles

One of the drawbacks of the arrival of winter is the dry air that generally comes with it, both outside in the yard and inside your home or office. Static electricity builds up especially in cooler, drier air and can lead to an unpleasant shock when you touch metal surfaces, such as a door handle. Displacing static electricity build up before touching door handles can be accomplished by adjusting the humidity of the room, wearing the proper shoes and making sure your hands and fingers are well moisturized.

Humidifier
Leather-soled shoes
Anti-static lotion
Natural fiber clothing

Instructions

- 1
  Increase the humidity in the room through the use of a humidifier. Try to raise the humidity in the room with the offending door handle to at least 40 percent.
- 2
  Avoid wearing rubber-soled shoes, unless safety issues (such as working in a commercial kitchen) require them. Switch to a leather-based sole shoe, which will not conduct electricity as well.
- 3
  Use an anti-static lotion on your hands and fingers to keep them moisturized; dry skin suffers a worse effect from the generated shock than moisturized skin.
- 4
  Avoid wearing synthetic fibers, such as polyester, which have the ability to channel electricity better than natural fibers, such as wool or cotton.

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