Most of us do not enjoy getting those little unexpected shocks. It isn’t pleasurable to reach for a door knob and feel that zap from a build-up in static electricity. Those moments always seem to come at times when we are busy and feeling extra rushed. Anything we can do that will reduce the occasions of getting such electrostatic shocks is generally something many of us would like to know. If we can reduce the risk in easy and simple ways, then it is normally very helpful to have those suggestions. Many times the things we can do aren’t very hard to follow, and can involve changes in behavior, that aren’t complicated in anyway. Here are ten suggestions of ways you can avoid the problem of electrostatic shock.

1. Using Dryer Sheets. Placing dryer sheets in your dryer when using it can cut down on the problem of static electricity when drying your clothes. Not only do they help to decrease problems of wrinkles, but they also help with in the area of static electricity that can make things like socks stick together.
2. Carpet Spray. If you have a carpet with fibers that generate a lot of static electricity when you walk on them then you can buy certain sprays. You might have to check at the store where you buy your cleaning supplies, but in the carpet section they will often have a spray to help with static electricity
3. Cotton Layers. With things like blankets or clothes that you stack in layers and the fibers tend to cause build ups in static charges adding something between them made of cotton is a good idea.  It will reduce the problem and cut down on the change of shocks.
4. Wetting Your Hair. If you are going to use the clothes dryer a good option to keep from the risk of getting a shock is to slightly wet your hair. That will decrease the chance of static electricity build up.
5. Increasing Humidity. Should you live in a very dry climate and get lots of days when it causes static shocks then improving the humidity can help with that problem. A humidifier can add moisture to the air or even something like running a shower will help.
6. Wristbands. There are wristbands you can purchase to wear that will help keep the static charges from building up, when are you working around metal or electric appliances.
7. Keys. If you have problems with getting shocks when you reach for a door knob then touch it with your car or house key first.  It will absorb the electricity without causing you any serious shocks.
8. Change Your Shoes. Perhaps the type of sole on a given pair of shoes contributes to you getting shocked. Then switching to a different pair can take care of that problem.
9. Taking Off Jewelry. If you are going to be working around metal and will have to touch it a lot then removing any jewelry can cut down on the chances of getting shocked.
10. Avoid Wool Clothes. Reduce your chances of shocked by not wearing clothes made of something such as wool.  It is more prone to have static charges than fabrics made of cotton.

Just trying one or more of these could help so much if you have many times you get shocked around the home. They don’t require lots of time to try.