How to Discharge Static Electricity From Bed Linens

When you climb into bed only to be greeted by a static electricity shock, it's no way to end the day. As weather gets colder and air moisture levels drop, static electricity invades your clothing, furniture upholstery, carpet and bed linens. While the best method for dealing with static electricity is to get rid of it altogether, you can also use simple techniques to discharge static from your bed linens.

Things You'll Need

• Laundry detergent
• Fabric softener
• Clothespins
• Skin lotion
• Metal hanger
• Room humidifier

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Remove the bed linens from your bed. Launder them using laundry detergent. Add fabric softener to the rinse cycle to help prevent static electricity.

   • 2

     Hang dry your bed linens on a clothesline. Secure them with clothespins and allow them to air dry completely.

   • 3

     Apply lotion to your skin 20 to 30 minutes before going to bed. Moisturizing your skin beforehand discharges static electricity by removing dryness.

   • 4

     Lift the comforter away from the bed sheet when you get into bed. Hold a metal hanger in your hand and move it between the comforter and bed sheet to discharge static electricity.

   • 5

     Run a room humidifier to increase the air moisture level and remove static electricity in the air.