Comments on: Handy Hints for Wednesday ~ 11 http://www.grannymar.com/blog/2009/01/21/handy-hints-for-wednesday-11/ I am not a has-been. I am a will be. Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we might as well dance Mon, 21 May 2012 14:12:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Grannymar http://www.grannymar.com/blog/2009/01/21/handy-hints-for-wednesday-11/#comment-20377 Grannymar Thu, 22 Jan 2009 13:21:34 +0000 http://www.grannymar.com/blog/?p=2258#comment-20377 @WWW - I hated when I removed a jumper over my head and my hair crackled and stood on end or wanted to stick to the fabric! @Nick - I did some research (read Google) and came up with some <a href="http://www.sciencemadesimple.com/eliminatestaticelectricity.html" rel="nofollow">help</a>! I hope it works for you. @WWW - I hated when I removed a jumper over my head and my hair crackled and stood on end or wanted to stick to the fabric!

@Nick - I did some research (read Google) and came up with some help!

I hope it works for you.

]]> By: Nick http://www.grannymar.com/blog/2009/01/21/handy-hints-for-wednesday-11/#comment-20371 Nick Thu, 22 Jan 2009 08:29:19 +0000 http://www.grannymar.com/blog/?p=2258#comment-20371 Touching a wet cloth always discharges the static. If only I knew how to stop it building up in the first place! Touching a wet cloth always discharges the static. If only I knew how to stop it building up in the first place!

]]> By: wisewebwoman http://www.grannymar.com/blog/2009/01/21/handy-hints-for-wednesday-11/#comment-20366 wisewebwoman Thu, 22 Jan 2009 06:20:00 +0000 http://www.grannymar.com/blog/?p=2258#comment-20366 I agree, GM, it is all the synthetics that cause static buildup. I find being barefoot on tile floor for a while before hitting the carpeting helps - much like your hint. Glad I can see your blog again!!! XO WWW I agree, GM, it is all the synthetics that cause static buildup. I find being barefoot on tile floor for a while before hitting the carpeting helps - much like your hint. Glad I can see your blog again!!!
XO
WWW

]]> By: Grannymar http://www.grannymar.com/blog/2009/01/21/handy-hints-for-wednesday-11/#comment-20358 Grannymar Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:14:05 +0000 http://www.grannymar.com/blog/?p=2258#comment-20358 Magpie, I missed you there. Was distracted by a Toyboy, well that is my excuse! Never thought of tea bags as mini planters! :D Do people use terry nappies nowadays? I have no idea what's in those dryer sheets. I must have a look at the box. Magpie,

I missed you there. Was distracted by a Toyboy, well that is my excuse!

Never thought of tea bags as mini planters! :D

Do people use terry nappies nowadays?

I have no idea what’s in those dryer sheets. I must have a look at the box.

]]> By: Grannymar http://www.grannymar.com/blog/2009/01/21/handy-hints-for-wednesday-11/#comment-20357 Grannymar Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:33:16 +0000 http://www.grannymar.com/blog/?p=2258#comment-20357 Nick, At last you can see my blog, sorry for all the problems. About the static - I feel your pain. I used to suffer like you, years ago every time I shook hands, touched a door handle or tap I got a shock! The first thing suggested to me was not to shuffle my feet or drag them along the floor. I thought I lifted my feet as my mother told me to do for years. The second suggestion was the one mentioned above - I found that by removing my shoes and standing outdoors for a few minutes helped the static to drain away! it always worked for me. Leather shoes and cotton or woolen socks rather than synthetic also helps. Nick,

At last you can see my blog, sorry for all the problems.

About the static - I feel your pain. I used to suffer like you, years ago every time I shook hands, touched a door handle or tap I got a shock!

The first thing suggested to me was not to shuffle my feet or drag them along the floor. I thought I lifted my feet as my mother told me to do for years.

The second suggestion was the one mentioned above -

I found that by removing my shoes and standing outdoors for a few minutes helped the static to drain away! it always worked for me.

Leather shoes and cotton or woolen socks rather than synthetic also helps.

]]> By: Nick http://www.grannymar.com/blog/2009/01/21/handy-hints-for-wednesday-11/#comment-20356 Nick Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:21:57 +0000 http://www.grannymar.com/blog/?p=2258#comment-20356 I'd like a cure for personal static. Right now I'm always getting shocks off the kitchen tap and sometimes it's so bad I get shocks off practically everything. I’d like a cure for personal static. Right now I’m always getting shocks off the kitchen tap and sometimes it’s so bad I get shocks off practically everything.

]]> By: Magpie11 http://www.grannymar.com/blog/2009/01/21/handy-hints-for-wednesday-11/#comment-20355 Magpie11 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 19:27:22 +0000 http://www.grannymar.com/blog/?p=2258#comment-20355 Tea bags are good for tired eyes ...and yes I am a bloke and I have used them..but I prefer Cucumber. I can eat it afterwards if I want to ;-) I have also used tea bags as little planting packs for seeds. Terri nappies have to be dried on the line, and are best after a frosty day! And it uses less power...less CO2....cheaper! Any idea what is in those drying sheets? I use bicarb or washing soda to loosen burnt on food. Tea bags are good for tired eyes …and yes I am a bloke and I have used them..but I prefer Cucumber. I can eat it afterwards if I want to ;-)

I have also used tea bags as little planting packs for seeds.

Terri nappies have to be dried on the line, and are best after a frosty day! And it uses less power…less CO2….cheaper!

Any idea what is in those drying sheets? I use bicarb or washing soda to loosen burnt on food.

]]> By: Grannymar http://www.grannymar.com/blog/2009/01/21/handy-hints-for-wednesday-11/#comment-20350 Grannymar Wed, 21 Jan 2009 16:59:45 +0000 http://www.grannymar.com/blog/?p=2258#comment-20350 @Judy - I am always happy when someone confirms my suggestions. @ChrisD - Glad you managed to get through this time. Apologies for the problems in the past few days. With all those tea bags you are assured of wonderful eyes! ;) @Judy - I am always happy when someone confirms my suggestions.

@ChrisD - Glad you managed to get through this time. Apologies for the problems in the past few days.
With all those tea bags you are assured of wonderful eyes! ;)

]]> By: TheChrisD http://www.grannymar.com/blog/2009/01/21/handy-hints-for-wednesday-11/#comment-20349 TheChrisD Wed, 21 Jan 2009 16:49:24 +0000 http://www.grannymar.com/blog/?p=2258#comment-20349 I think with the amount of tea-bags we go through here, we could open up an eye treatment salon... I think with the amount of tea-bags we go through here, we could open up an eye treatment salon…

]]> By: kenju http://www.grannymar.com/blog/2009/01/21/handy-hints-for-wednesday-11/#comment-20347 kenju Wed, 21 Jan 2009 16:13:46 +0000 http://www.grannymar.com/blog/?p=2258#comment-20347 Good tips, Grannymar. I've already used the needles on my chain necklace and it works! Good tips, Grannymar. I’ve already used the needles on my chain necklace and it works!

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