Cutting through the static It’s actually static electricity that makes dogs feel uncomfortable. What some studies show is that it’s actually the uncomfortable feeling of static electricity, especially the feeling of it tingling through their fur, that makes dogs feel uncomfortable.

Tips to help you avoid static shock on the trampoline: Wear cotton clothes while jumping, while avoiding wool clothing. Ground yourself with a metal object while jumping e.g. a coin, a key. Drink plenty of water before jumping. Keep the skin moisturised before jumping (particularly focusing on the jumper’s feet)

When bouncing on a trampoline the bouncer can build up static. This is usually when the atmospheric conditions are very dry. Bouncing in these conditions can cause a build up of electrical charge. If the trampolinist is wearing cotton socks or, even worse, rubber soled shoes.

1. Humidify. Indoor heat and air conditioning can be very drying.
2. Give Your Pet the Spa Treatment. Give your dog or cat a bath with a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner.
3. Choose Brushes and Combs Carefully.
4. Add Some Omega 3’s.
5. Trade Synthetics for Natural Fabrics.
6. Don’t Do This.

FLAMMABLE. Do not use near fire, flame or sparks or while smoking. NEVER SPRAY AND PULL GARMENTS APART AT THE SAME TIME as this action creates static which is in itself an electric charge and may in rate instances cause a park of electricity which could possibly ignite.

Using white vinegar in the dryer is another great trick for eliminating static. Simply spray a clean washcloth, sock, pre-cut piece of cloth or any other garment with vinegar. The vinegar in the dryer will keep static down—and remember, the vinegar smell will be gone once things are dry.

Dry air, synthetic materials and carpeting are the common culprits when it comes to causing static electricity. Getting rid of static is not a step-by-step process, but there are tricks and tools to use to help reduce the static build up in your home and clothing.

6 Tips to Prevent Static Cling

1. Increase humidity in your home. In our little science lesson, we learned that static cling is lessened when the air is humid.
2. Increase humidity in your clothes.
3. Separate and conquer.
4. Air dry clothes.
5. Use fabric softeners or dryer sheets or bars.
6. Wear leather-soled shoes.

This is the dreaded static cling. And it only gets worse with cooler, drier air (e.g., winter). Throwing a few balls of aluminum in the dryer will fight this. The foil balls both discharge any static buildup that the clothes may experience and help keep the clothes separated, which should speed up the drying process.

Dryer sheets stop static cling by balancing the electric charge of the different fabrics, preventing the build-up of static electricity that creates that pesky static cling.