What can I do to get the static out of my trousers?

[billyskank]

x(

[purr]

1. rub a fabric softener sheet on it

will help tremendously :)

[billyskank]

4. The things you put in the dryer?

Thanks. :)

[purr]

13. You got it :)

np!

[WritingIsMyReligion]

2. LOL--I don't know.

But hello, and good morning!

:hi:

[billyskank]

3. Thanks :)

:hi:

[tjwmason]

5. MUST.RESIST.TEMPTATION......

:evilgrin:

What material are they made of...that might be a cause.

[billyskank]

6. Hello mason

They're made of PVC, of course. What else am I going to wear to work? :P

[tjwmason]

7. Pity

I think that you'd look soooooo good in tight leather chaps. ;)

[Orsino]

8. Take them off, give them a thorough shaking-out...

...and then apologize to the other grocery-store patrons.

[billyskank]

9. That might be a violation of our office dress code

:o

[Strong Atheist]

10. Adjust the picture tuning knob .... nt.

[billyskank]

11. I don't think it's for tuning the picture

:P

[Strong Atheist]

29. Dirty boy!

:P

[In_The_Wind]

12. Try adding fabric softener to the rinse water when you wash them.

:hi:

[billyskank]

15. Good thinking

Anything I can do in the meantime? :hi:

[In_The_Wind]

30. Toss 'em back in the dryer for a few minutes with a fabric softener sheet.

Do you have any of those around?



BTW ~ clothes feel wonderful fresh out of the dryer on a cold day like today.

[Call Me Wesley]

14. Hope this helps:

IONIZATION

By following the above steps, you can greatly reduce the hazards of building up high charges of static electricity. Another practical method of curing your static problems, however, is by neutralization. It is important to understand that static electricity cannot be entirely eliminated. In fact, the terminology, "static eliminators," is definitely misleading.

Static eliminators are really ionizing units that produce both positive and negative ions to be attracted by the unbalanced material so that neutralization does occur. For example, a charged piece of material can be neutralized by utilizing a static neutralizer. However, it does not eliminate the static electricity because, if the material is again frictioned after being neutralized, static electricity will be generated.

In order to gain the most benefit from your static neutralizing equipment, it is important that you understand how they operate and how they provide the means of neutralization. Most electronic static neutralizers are constructed by placing a high voltage on a sharp point in close proximity to a grounded shield or casing. As the high voltage alternating current pulses through the 60 cycle operation, the air between the sharp points and the grounded casing is actually broken down by ionization and therefore both positive and negative ions are being generated. Half of the cycle is utilized to generate negative ions and the other half is utilized to generate positive ions. Since we operate on 60 cycles per second, we are changing polarity on our ionization every 1/120 of a second.

If the material being neutralized is charged positive, it will immediately absorb negative ions from the static neutralizer and repel the positive ions into space. When the material becomes neutralized, there is no longer electrostatic attraction and the material will cease to absorb ions. Conversely, if the material being neutralized is charged negative, it will absorb the positive ions being generated by the neutralizer and repel the negative ions. Again, once neutralization is accomplished, the material will no longer attract ions. See figure below.



Nuclear-powered equipment may also be used to generate ionized air for static neutralization. These devices, powered by Polonium 210 isotopes which have a half-life of only 138 days, are continually losing their strength and must be replaced annually. They are more expensive and less effective than electrically powered devices. These nuclear devices cannot be purchased and are leased by users. One year lease costs are usually more than the purchase price of comparable electrically powered devices.

Do you have any nuclear-powered equipment nearby?

[billyskank]

16. That's most helpful

Thanks! :hi:

[Call Me Wesley]

18. LOL!

I just suggest you don't move around. It's all friction! :scared:

[ScreamingMeemie]

17. A light misting of hair spray should do it...or rub some lotion on your

legs and then put your pants on. I hate static cling. My hair has been absolutely out of control lately. :)

[billyskank]

21. It's driving me nuts!

x(

[LynneSin]

19. My cats CRINGE when I pet them

because they know they're going to get electrocuted each time I touch them!

[billyskank]

24. That must be driving them crazy!

[XemaSab]

31. Heinous!

x(

[billyskank]

33. LOL

You crazy!

[XemaSab]

36. I came *this* close

to kicking the follow-up thread.

You don't even know.

[billyskank]

37. I'm amazed you didn't

But Call Me Wesley took the pictures down anyway. :P

[XemaSab]

39. DS1 didn't!

:P

[billyskank]

40. Well, DS1 is as DS1 does

:)

[Heidi]

20. You just need a cotton pants slip.

You can thank me later. :thumbsup:

[billyskank]

22. I'm sure it's more helpful than your husband's suggestion

:D

:hi:

[Heidi]

23. What?????

Oh, I forgot. You're single, and you want something a little sexier. Sorry about that. Here ya go.

[billyskank]

25. That was just an excuse to post that picture, wasn't it?

:P

[Heidi]

26. Heck, no!

I'm just trying to be helpful! O8)

[billyskank]

27. That's why I like you

You so thoughtful! :loveya:

[Heidi]

28. That's true.

I just found a very enticing and never-before-seen photo that DU women (and some of the men, too) will find _very_ helpful. :) Stand by! :evilgrin:

[Richardo]

32. Walk up to a doorknob with your fly open...

That'll discharge ya.

[billyskank]

34. Do you think they'll appreciate that at work?

:)

[Richardo]

42. What do you care what *they* think?

:)

[billyskank]

46. They're just oppressing me!

With their crypto-fascist standards of decency!

[Richardo]

50. Spot on!

Fight the power!

[seaglass]

35. Spray your legs with hairspray. n/t

[jpgray]

38. Tell the static that it's stupid and shallow.

That'll get anything out of your pants that wasn't in there already.

[havocmom]

41. Maybe you need a ground wire? You could attach it to ...

the metal on your belt buckle

Seriously, there is a spray called Static Guard and it is found in the aisle with the laundry stuff.

[Richardo]

44. Mrs R. swears by StaticGuard.

I hope they have it in the UK.

[billyskank]

47. That's a fucking great idea

I need to be earthed. :think:

[Shell Beau]

43. I could say something, but I won't go there!

:o :blush:














:P

[billyskank]

45. Probably best

I can't believe XemaSab kicked this thread back to the front page.





































Yeah I can. :P

[Shell Beau]

48. Oh, it is old! I just looked at the date!!

:rofl:

Well, I hope you got the static out!

[billyskank]

49. I went and bought myself some fabric conditioner

See if that sorts the sucker out. :)

Xema has been kicking my old threads all week. A few days ago she kicked a five-day old goodnight thread by me, while I was eating my dinner. :eyes: