Aloha, When I visit my parents in Reno, Nevada during this time of year, it is so dry and the static electricity is so bad that the shocks can actually be painful. I learned that if I use fabric softener or dryer sheets when I launder my clothes, it really helps. Also, I read a handy hint somewhere years ago that suggested putting a tiny gold safety pin in the seam of your clothing and it really helps.
At 07:38 AM 2/26/2007, you wrote: > > "and the clothes literally crackle upon removal." > >I really can't say why your clothes are crackling upon removal, I suppose it >may be something to do with whom you're with while removing them! > >Any way, the static increases during the winter because of a lack of >moisture in the air. If you find this intolerable -- or even just a bit >annoying -- grab a pan, fill it about¾ full with water and place near a >source of heat (register, radiator, etc). The water in the pan will >evaporate and alleviate the dryness and the static. Be sure to keep the pan >filled with water, it doesn't need to be full but just make sure there is >some water in it. >---------------- >Bill Gallik >E-Mail: <mailto:wfgallik%40centurytel.net>[EMAIL PROTECTED] >- "I can believe anything, provided that it is quite incredible." >- Oscar Wilde > > ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> See what's inside the new Yahoo! Groups email. http://us.click.yahoo.com/0It09A/bOaOAA/yQLSAA/86xolB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
