Electrified plaid - what to do?

Everyone had to face static electricity in everyday life, in public places. It is present in the apartment, transport, at work, in the procedure of combing hair, when in contact with clothing or any objects. This electricity from friction is unsafe. In this article, we will look at ways to get rid of static electricity, and if the rug is electrified - what should I do?

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What is static electricity?

Electrified materials cause static electricity. Static electricity is the formation of free electrically charged particles on any surface or in the volume of materials that do not conduct an electric current.

Important! Static electricity is accompanied by a violation of the intramolecular or intra-atomic equilibrium state, in which the electron is lost or acquired. The rate of formation of free electric charges is influenced by the speed, frictional force and the difference in the electrical properties of the materials.

In nature, most often static electricity is observed:

• Near large waterfalls, where in the ambient air there is an excess of negative ions over positive ones.
• Near the shores of the sea coast, where there is a positive charge in the surrounding atmosphere due to the presence of salt water.
• On snow-covered mountain surfaces, where avalanches move.
• Also lightning serves as a source of static electricity.

Important! In the modern world of human habitation, static electricity represents one of the types of environmental pollution. This type of pollution is caused by the use of a huge number of synthetic materials in the construction industry, the availability of a large range of artificial fabrics in the light industry, the use of non-natural raw materials for furniture and equipment. Therefore, it is not at all surprising that a habitual object like a rug is electrified.

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Static electricity effect

Office equipment, computer equipment and all kinds of household appliances are a source of static electricity. This technique creates an electrostatic field, both the bodies themselves of these devices, and microscopic dust particles that fall into the zone of action.

There is a settling of charged particles on:

• furniture upholstery;
• display screen;
• carpeting;
• surface from linoleum;
• clothing made of synthetic fabrics;
• skin and in his respiratory organs.

So far, researchers have not fully studied the effect of static electricity on the human body. Although many scientists adhere to the generally accepted assumption that the main influence on the human body has, so-called, a neuroreflex mechanism. When touched with a device that has an electrostatic charge, a small discharge of the device charge occurs through the human body. As a result, a reflex movement appears, which leads to various injuries and falls.

Important! A prolonged stay of a person in the electrostatic field can contribute to functional changes in both the central nervous system and the cardiovascular system of the heart. Because of such functional changes, loss of appetite, sleep disturbance, headache, increased irritability, increased emotionality.

In addition, there may be a risk of phobias, which are expressed in the fear of a person before the occurrence of electrostatic charge and the presence of pain.

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Static electricity at home

Consider the main causes of the occurrence of an electrostatic field at home:

1. Dry air in the room leads to the formation of electrostatic charge. This can provoke the electrification of the rug. To prevent excessive dryness, it is necessary to moisten the room. You can use the most simple methods, such as: regular room ventilation, constant wet cleaning. It is also possible to purchase a special device for humidifying air. You can simply pour the water in a container and put it near the source of heating, or just hang wet towels or wet cloths on the battery. There are lots of options.

Important! On the windowsills of each house or apartment are houseplants. They contribute not only to the purification of air, but also to the reduction of the electrostatic field. Presence of ficus, dracena, chlorophytum, echeveria, begonia, lemon and other indoor plants helps to regulate the humidity in the room.

1. The modern interior of each living space characterizes the presence of synthetic materials. It is best to use natural materials to purchase furniture, bedspreads, carpets, curtains, linens. If this is not possible, then it is necessary to use antistatic agents for processing interior items or use a damp cloth to wipe the surfaces.
2. Modern apartment can not be imagined without convenient household electrical appliances. The presence of electrical equipment, concentrated in one place of the room, causes the appearance of static electricity. Therefore, it is preferable to place electrical appliances evenly throughout the apartment, while it is not recommended to use all household appliances at the same time.

Important! Working with electronics, use antistatic wristbands. Such special devices are worn on the wrist and connected to the grounded part of the electronic device. If such a bracelet is not available, then when working with electrical equipment, do not touch open areas of the body to the equipment. You can only lean against a grounded part of the appliance.

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What to do to prevent the plaid from electrifying?

The electrification process is directly related to the dryness of the air in the room. Therefore, there are several effective ways to get rid of static electricity:

• If the rug is electrified, it can be wiped with antistatic wipes that eliminate this phenomenon.
• You can use a spray gun and spray water on the blanket. When the drops of water dry, the rug will no longer be electrified.
• You can also get rid of static by using an anti-static spray spray.
• Ordinary hair spray can also help to eliminate electrification. It is necessary to lightly spray the hairspray on the blanket from a distance, so as not to leave stains on the plaid.

Important! Hair lacquer has a formula that allows you to fight against electrification in the hair and can also rid the cover from static charge on the tissue.

• You can hang a wet plaid on the battery. All static electricity through the pipes will go to the ground.
• Baby powder can also help in solving this problem. To do this, apply a small amount of powder on the plaid, then shake off the leftovers.

Long-term solution against the electrification of the

rug For a long-term solution to the static electricity problem it is necessary: ​​

1. To increase the humidity in the room. As a rule, the electrification of bedspreads appears in the winter, when the heating of the room occurs, and the air in the apartment is very dry. If you buy a humidifier and install it in an apartment, then after a while the electrification will disappear.

Important! If this device is not available, then you can hang a blanket in the bathroom after the shower. The presence of moist air will rid the rug of electrostatic charge.

1. Wash the bedspread in a washing machine at low rpm. During the drying process, you need to put the antistatic napkin inside while the rug is still wet.

Important! If for some reason you had to apply a hand wash, then to the detergent you need to add a little baking soda to reduce the electrification of the veil. Baking soda promotes the formation of a protective layer and prevents the accumulation of negative or positive charges, which lead to the electrification of the rug. The use of soda also eliminates odors.

1. After the washing process is complete, stop the washing machine and add white distilled vinegar. If the washing machine has a softener compartment, you can pour the vinegar into the dispenser before the complete washing process.

Important! Vinegar promotes the softening of the fabric of the bedspread and prevents its drying, and also prevents the plaid material from becoming stiff. This reduces the process of electrifying the bedspread. For this process, white vinegar is ideally suited, but if necessary, apple can also be used.

1. Carrying out the process of washing the bedspread, you can put a small piece of foil in the washing equipment, and start the usual washing. The presence of the foil will allow to discharge the positive and negative charges formed during the washing procedure.
2. When washing a blanket, use a fabric softener. The use of liquid fabric softener, like the use of softening tissues, helps to prevent the formation of static stress. When the wet coverlet is rotated, a static tension is generated in the drying machine, and the softeners consist of special chemicals that do not allow the formation of charges.
3. There are also drying balls, which can soften the bedspread and prevent the plaid from becoming stiff. One or two balls should be placed in the drying machine before the drying process, so that the plaid does not become electrified.
4. You can use a wet towel to be put in the dryer in the last 10 minutes of drying the coverlet. At the same time, the drying should operate at the lowest temperature. Since electric charges accumulate in very dry air, adding a wet towel at the end of the cycle prevents excessive drying of air in the drying chamber, and the plaid does not electrify.
5. After the plaid is pulled out of the dryer, it must be shaken to prevent the static tension being secured.

Important! This method works only if the cover was immediately removed from the dryer.

1. To eliminate the electrification of the rug, it is necessary to get rid of the statics of the body. For this it is enough to walk barefoot, and the body will be freed from static.

Tips for

It is necessary to adhere to some recommendations that help eliminate static electricity:

• If the cover is electrified after washing, it may be that the rug is dried in the dryer. In this case, it is necessary to carry out the procedure for drying the rug or at low rpm, or a shorter amount of time.
• The blanket should be dried separately from other things, and the room should be well ventilated.
• It is advisable to dry the rug on the street, as drying in the air helps prevent the excessive drying of the blanket, respectively - the formation of an electric charge.
• The process of washing the blankets in hard water promotes the formation of a static charge in the rug, therefore, to prevent electrification, it is mandatory to use a water conditioner.

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Which blanket to choose, so that there is no electrification?

Nowadays, the cover is applied not only for practical use, but also as a decorative element in the room. Therefore, it is necessary to carefully choose a rug to make it pleasurable, not solid problems. The most important thing that needs to be paid attention is the material of manufacture. The quality of the rug depends on the fabric.

Important! All covers are divided into two types:

• plaids, which are dominated by natural fibers;
• blankets that contain a large number of synthetic fibers.

Materials

Consider the main materials from which the rugs are made:

• Coverlets made of fleece, viscose, faux fur and acrylic are synthetic products that contribute to the electrification of the rug.
• Acrylic bedspread - very simple to clean. Such a plaid is soft to the touch and is mainly characterized by a bright color. But this is a synthetic product, the material of which can not practically pass air. Synthetic fibers have not quite a pleasant property - the effect of electrification. Therefore, sometimes there is a situation in which a rug hits with an electric current. In addition, much more dust settles on the acrylic blanket than on natural plaids.

Important! To maintain the quality of the acrylic bedspread, it must be washed at a temperature of no higher than 30 degrees.

• Fleece blankets are very soft and thin and can cause an electrifying effect. Fleece and polyester refer to synthetic materials, which in appearance look like natural wool.
• Nowadays, artificial fur covers are very popular. Such rugs have attractive texture, which gives the atmosphere a certain element of luxury. Plaids made of quality artificial fur perfectly pass the air, pleasant when touched, do not wear out so quickly and do not burn out in the sun. At a price they are more expensive than fleece blankets, but cheaper than cotton models. A plaid of fur will sometimes be shocked and subject to the effect of electrification. In addition, it promotes attraction and retention of dust.

Important! It is not recommended the constant use of synthetic tissues in everyday life. Experts recommend choosing bedspreads only from natural fabrics, which have the best quality indicators.

• Wool blanket is one of the best natural materials, which is characterized by the best heat retention and excellent air capacity. This blanket does not electrify, it is very warm and cozy to sleep under it. In the heat of such a rug gives a comfortable freshness, and in damp weather it warms.
• The cotton cover is the most affordable in terms of quality and price factor. Cotton blankets are well warmed, they perfectly tolerate the washing process and are environmentally friendly.

Important! When choosing such a blanket, it is necessary to pay attention to the quality of the seams, since high-quality tailoring guarantees a long service life of the entire product.

Advantages and disadvantages of synthetic plaids

The main advantages covered by synthetic fabrics are:

• products made of synthetic materials do not require special care;
• excellently erase under any temperature conditions;
• have a light weight;
• are diverse in design;
• are notable for low price.

The main drawbacks of synthetic materials, of which the covers were made:

• Dust is very attractive.
• Such rugs are subject to electrification.
• Poor airflow and can not provide such air circulation, as natural.
• Since the composition of the cover includes synthetic fibers that are capable of accumulating electrostatic charges, then after a while the rugs attract smell and dust.
• In order to prevent the effect of electrification, special means must be used during the washing process.

Important! At present, there is practically no material that contains 100% of a certain type of fiber. Basically, natural fibers are mixed with synthetic fibers. Such mixed fibers contribute to the durability of the rug. But if you do not want to constantly think about what the rug electrifies - what to do, choose a product in which the percentage of synthetics content is minimized.

Care instructions

It's quite easy to care for a rug so that it is less electrified. For this you need:

1. Periodically shake out any kind of bedspread from dust.
2. If the rug is not made of wool, then it safely transfers machine wash at a temperature of 30 degrees.
3. The plaid should not be subjected to the spin-off procedure.
4. Bedspreads need to be spread out on the table and in this form to carry out the drying process.
5. Plaid should "breathe", so plastic packaging is unsuitable for storage of bedspread. If you do not temporarily apply the veil, it is best to save the rug in a cardboard box or just rolled up on the shelf of the cabinet.

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Why does a man be shocked and electrified?

For the human body, the phenomenon of electrification is a completely innocuous factor, since the charges that are produced are very scanty and characterized by an easy tingling effect. There are plenty of possibilities for electrifying the human body:

• The sole of the shoe rubs against the floor covering and an electrostatic charge arises.
• Clothing on the human body made of artificial materials is also electrified, and after it - a human body, small hairs that perfectly conduct a charge. As a result, unpleasant adhesion of synthetic clothing to the body occurs, which leads to the formation of spikes of current spikes.

Important! If the person who electrified the body touches a metal object, for example a refrigerator, then the accumulated charge is instantly discharged and the person feels an electric shock.

Now you know about all the factors that can be the reason that the rug electrifies. Pay attention to sorting and more competent selection of your clothes, caring for your own body, buying interior items, adjust your life competently, and then you will forget about statics in the future if not completely forgotten.