I had been struggling with static electricity for years. Most information I found said I needed to increase the humidity. Well, I had this problem when I lived in humid areas (Oregon and Washington), where mold, mildew and moss tend to thrive. I’m in a drier climate lately, but my humidity gauge still shows a fair amount of humidity in the air.
Another popular suggested internet solution I’ve seen: Rub the cat (or dog) with a fabric softener. Yeah, right.
Of all the internet hacks – many I’ve found being ridiculous wastes of time and money – some time ago I discovered one for static electricity THAT WORKED! It was a video I had bookmarked, but the link got trashed one day due to an emergency computer repair. Since then, the link has been buried in the search results, so I can’t find it to give the person proper credit.
I am not 100% positive of the ratio, but I think it’s this:
1 part liquid fabric softener (I use unscented)
3 parts water
Pour into a sprayer bottle. Shake before each use. Lightly spray carpet and other fabric surfaces.
I’ve only had to use this a few times, with each minimal application lasting quite a long time. My cat and I had been so frustrated shocking each other, but now everything is okay!