How to Remove Static From Your Couch

If your home’s humidity is low or if your area has dry weather, you might notice more static shock. Static shock is the fast exchange of electrons from your skin to an object, such as your couch. When the air or an object is wet, these electrons move slowly and don’t create a noticeable shock, but when the environment is dry the electrons build up and snap at once, creating static cling or an electric shock. You can prevent this by adjusting the moisture levels in your home.

Dehumidifier or humidifier
Pots
Used fabric softener sheets
Dish
Lotion

Instructions

- 1
  Adjust your home’s humidity by either adjusting your dehumidifier or by installing a humidifier. The home should be between 30 and 40 percent relative humidity.
- 2
  Keep the lid off pots when you boil water. Introducing moisture into the air will help prevent static cling on all objects in your home, including couches.
- 3
  Rub a used fabric softener sheet over the couch. This will put a residue on the couch that will help prevent static. Don’t use a new fabric softener sheet, as this will leave too much noticeable residue on the couch.
- 4
  Place a dish of water near the couch. As the water evaporates it will help moisten the environment and prevent static on the couch. Leave it there until all the water has evaporated.
- 5
  Put lotion on your hands and body to ensure that your skin is moisturized and not too dry. Dry skin will encourage static shock.

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