How can static electricity be removed from clothes?

Answer 1

Thanks to Google. I searched "remove static from clothing".

I got about a zillion hits. This one was near the top;

http://www.homelifeweekly.com/clothes/6-quick-ways-to-remove-static-cling-from-clothing/

Answer 2

When it is completely dark at night time, get a pair of nylon or satin pyjamas, and rub two surfaces of the fabric together briskly. Now bring the surface of the fabric close to your face or thigh. The static electricity you created by rubbing the fabric, will rush to your body and you will see this electricity flow to your body if the room is completely dark. Your whole body must be perfectly dry, and the fabric must be perfectly dry, to make this work well. If you see these sparks of static electricity; then of course it must be "light". However the amount of light is not very bright and it is of short duration, but it certainly is "light". For best results, rub the surfaces of the nylon, by stroking them in one direction only. (Imagine you are brushing your hair, with the brush removed from your hair, between strokes.)

You will also feel a mild 'tingle' as the electricity hits your skin.

Answer 3

Static Electricity is the result of a difference between number of electrons and protons. If there are excess electrons (which have negative charge), then the net charge is negative. If there are less electrons, the object has a positive charge. One way get the object back to neutral charge (equal amount of protons and electrons) is to touch it to a metal conductor, which is connected to Earth's ground. Since the Earth is so massive, it has the capacity to absorb the relatively small amount of electrons, or it can supply electrons to the object to balance the charge. If the goal is to avoid a spark, then a resistor can be used to 'slow down' the electrons (reduce the current). One way is a string or cord with carbon fibers. Carbon is a semiconductor which will conduct but not as good as metal (so it 'resists' the current flow).

Answer 4

Buy some static removers that you throw in the dryer, and take one and rub it on your clothes. Or pat your clothes down with slightly damp hands.

Answer 5

The most common way to reduce static electricity is to use a damp cloth or water on the charged material.

Answer 6

Increase the humidity in the room.