Why Getting Electric Socks When I Touch Things.
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Static Electricity Build-Up
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When you walk across a carpet, remove certain clothes, or even sit on a synthetic chair, your body can pick up extra electrons. This builds up an electrical charge.
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Your socks, especially if made of synthetic fibers, can rub against carpet or flooring, creating this charge through friction (a process called triboelectric charging).
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Discharge When You Touch a Conductor
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When you touch a metal object like a doorknob, computer, or another person, the built-up static electricity suddenly discharges, causing a tiny spark and the sensation of a shock.
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Why It’s More Common:
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Dry environments (like during winter or in air-conditioned rooms) make it easier for static to build up — moisture in the air normally helps dissipate charges.
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Synthetic clothing or socks increase the likelihood.
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Carpeted floors, especially nylon or wool, are big culprits.
How to Prevent It:
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Use a humidifier in dry indoor environments.
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Wear natural fibers (like cotton) instead of synthetics.
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Choose anti-static sprays for clothing or carpet.
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Touch a grounded metal object before touching electronics or other people to discharge safely.
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Use leather-soled shoes instead of rubber or synthetic soles.
If you’re getting shocks unusually often or in very unexpected places, there could be an issue with grounding in your environment — worth checking if you're in a workspace or older home.
- Prakash Dahal
Editor and Publisher
Prakash Dahal Online Services.
Gothswarko Serophero Online Newspaper.
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