Rubber soled slippers generating static electricity

Thread starter froggy123
Start date Feb 2, 2019
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Electricity Rubber Static Static electricity

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Rubber-soled slippers are causing static electricity buildup for users, leading to uncomfortable shocks when touching metal objects. The problem is exacerbated by low humidity in winter, which increases static accumulation on carpets. Suggestions include switching to leather or synthetic slippers, using anti-static sprays, or treating carpets to enhance conductivity. Some users report that static shocks are also influenced by getting up from chairs, while others argue that carpet movement is the primary cause. Finding effective solutions for indoor footwear that prevents static shocks remains a challenge.

Apr 27, 2023

C4m

Went into a similar issue. Always when wearing Polyester trousers and getting up after sitting/laying on a wooden, cotton coated bed. Then slippng into some rubber slippers and always getting zapped at the next Sink/PC/Buddy... Literally anything that is differently charged.

Personal Workaround so far...
-Take off/ exchange those trousers.
-Walk barefoot, or touch the ground (barefoot for better results) before slipping into those slippers.

Optimal solution:
Calculate and construct a antistatic wrist/ankle Band with adjustable length that will fit your local living room..