static shocks

Hello,

I get static shocks from everything. I feel like some kind of animal behaviour experiment. Is there something that can be done? Could the fact that the carpets are never hoovered cause my electro-shock treatment?

Jon


Hi Jon,
Your problems are related to a number of factors;

- Air pressure. Believe it or not, the amount of water in the air can increase the electric shock element of your problem. I'm afraid I can't adjust this though, without creating hurricanes in Bolivia.

-The soles of your shoes. Your shoes probably contain a nylon sole, which causes friction with the carpet and thus the shocks. Again, not much I can do about it, though perhaps you can. Try experimenting with different footwear, a pair of rubber soled shoes (eg- wellies) would be a suitable alternative. Shane also informs me that he doesn't have a problem with his converse all stars. I, on the other hand, have similar problems to yourself (even with the laminate flooring up here) with my etnies.

You could go shoeless around the office- this would also do the trick, though you may want to consult the rest of your department before unleashing your size nines on them.
You could also strap oneword journals to your feet, though this is in no way a serious suggestion.

sadly, it has nothing to do with the state of the carpets, but the material.

Best of Luck in your quest, I will now close this ticket with my conscience clear.

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