How to Decrease Static on a Couch

Static electricity occurs mainly in the cooler winter months when the air is much drier. It is a buildup of charged particles in the air that creates minor electrical shocks when you touch something, or it causes hair and clothing to cling to objects. Some couches develop static electricity in the winter as your clothing rubs against the fabric. You can decrease the static on the couch by modifying the internal air moisture and using surface treatments.

Humidifier
Distilled water
Anti-static spray
Fabric softener sheet
Rubber-soled shoes

Instructions

- 1
  Examine the ingredient label on any area rugs near the couch to ensure they are made only of all natural materials, such as cotton or silk, and not manufactured fibers, such as nylon or polyester. Natural fibers do not generate static electricity as much as man-made fibers do.
- 2
  Place a humidifier inside the room where the couch is located, and fill the internal water tank with distilled water up to the designated fill line. Plug the electrical cord into an outlet and set the humidity level to between 40 and 50 percent. Let the humidifier run during the daytime hours when the couch is in use. Adding moisture to the surrounding air prevents the buildup of electrical charges.
- 3
  Open a spray bottle of anti-static solution and spray a light layer over all surfaces of the couch. Test a small area on the back of the couch first to ensure no color change occurs. You can also spray the anti-static substance on the carpeting in the room to further decrease static electricity.

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