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Recently, social media groups have been abuzz with users sharing their experiences of getting shocked by static electricity when touching people, pets, bedding, clothes, or even when brushing their hair or opening car doors. These stories, ranging from funny to frustrating, have sparked a lot of interest and discussion.
On a popular online group, Đặng Văn Việt (born 1987, Hanoi) shared some tips to avoid getting shocked by static electricity during the winter. His post quickly gained a lot of attention from other members.
Việt told VietNamNet: “In winter, almost everyone has experienced the startling shocks from simple touches. I jokingly call it the ‘awakening touch.’ Sometimes, even when I’m sleeping and reach out to hug my children, there’s a crackling sound, and I feel a sharp pain in my fingertips, waking me up. This scares the children, and they often joke about asking me to maintain a safe distance and stay two meters away from them.”
It’s not just when touching his children that Việt experiences static electricity. He also encounters it when touching door handles, the refrigerator door, faucets, and more. After some research and experimentation, Việt has discovered some tricks to deal with this phenomenon.
Getting shocked when opening a door
Before opening a door, Việt touches it with his key first and then uses his hand to open it. Alternatively, he touches a wall with one hand before touching the door. According to him, this simple action helps “discharge” the static electricity and prevents shocks when opening the door.
Static electricity in hair
In winter, Việt’s wife’s hair tends to get dry, and sometimes strands stand on end. When she takes off her scarf or hat, there’s often a crackling sound. To avoid static electricity, Việt dampens a piece of tissue paper and runs it through her hair before combing. “The amount of moisture in the tissue is minimal, so it doesn’t make the hair greasy,” Việt added.
Getting shocked when putting on clothes
Before putting on a coat or a sweater, Việt uses a metal clothes hanger to rub against the clothing. “Using this simple tool to discharge static electricity is very effective,” he said. “It neutralizes the static charge, eliminating the crackling sounds and mild shocks.”
Getting shocked when touching metal objects
“Some people also experience shocks when touching the refrigerator, faucets, and other metal objects,” Việt said. “To prevent this, you can carry a dry-cell battery with you. This helps to discharge any static electricity from your body, so you don’t get shocked when touching different metal surfaces.”
Clingy clothes due to static electricity
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