Static Electricity From Microfiber Furniture

RE: Static Electricity From Microfiber Furniture Post By Ashley Bader (Guest Post) (05/27/2008) I also have a microfiber sectional and it has a major static problem. I use either the Bounce laundry sheets and rub down the couch, a little bit of Downey and water and lightly mist the couch, or static guard and all three work amazingly. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Static Electricity From Microfiber Furniture Post By LaNee (Guest Post) (05/12/2008) We just bought a microfiber couch set about a week ago, and there is nothing but static!! We can't even get comfortable without our hair getting all crazy or getting shocked! I see that a lot of people are having this same problem, but what I don't get is why do you want to worry about having to spray it or wipe it down all the time? Wouldn't you just rather get new couches and be able to relax on your new furniture? I am returning mine, microfiber, never again!!! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Static Electricity From Microfiber Furniture Post By ShockedinMpls (Guest Post) (04/12/2008) I have a microfiber sectional and the static is continuous. I've wiping the entire sectional down with a water-soaked cloth, reluctantly sprayed static guard, cranked up my humidifier - nothing works! I have hardwood floors, no carpet at all. I hesitate to put liquid fabric softener So disappointing! Does anything actually fix this? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Static Electricity From Microfiber Furniture Post By Dave Briggs, Canada (Guest Post) (04/03/2008) Recently purchased a sectional from Palliser, are getting static to the point that we do not want to sit on this furniture. Are getting no where with the manufacturer, said ours must be a unique problem, moisture in the air is not an issue. Other cloth furniture in house if fine. Recommend buyer beware if purchasing furniture with this fabric. Also could be a problem for people with heart problems, ie pacemakers, defibs.etc. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Static Electricity From Microfiber Furniture Post By Toni Rush (Guest Post) (03/21/2008) I just purchase a microfiber couch and chair my husband and I get zapped every time we get up and touch something. I read some of these ideas and I am going to try the fabric sheet. I will write you with results. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Static Electricity From Microfiber Furniture Post By Danielle (Guest Post) (03/01/2008) We spent a lot of money on our new sectional. Now we have this horrible problem with static. The poor cat will lay on the sofa and walk around shocking everything. I have tried dryer sheets in the past. I am thinking of trying the fabric softener mix. I didn't know of any one with this problem before. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Static Electricity From Microfiber Furniture Post By Debra (Guest Post) (02/23/2008) I recently purchased a microfiber sectional and we are experiencing the same problem with static. I have used static guard and it helps for a few days. I thought I was the only one experiencing the out of control static! I have never experienced static like this! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Static Electricity From Microfiber Furniture Post By Michelle (Guest Post) (02/18/2008) About four months ago, we bought a cuddler microfiber recliner from Art Van and the static started slowly, but since we've moved into another place it has been horrible. We can't touch anyone else in the household without shocking them, after sitting in the chair. I've experienced static before but NOTHING like this. I've used the Static guard, but only once. I think I am going to soak it tonight. If that doesn't work, I will try the fabric sheets. Thanks for all the feedback. It is amazing to me how many people are suffering from the same problem. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Static Electricity From Microfiber Furniture Post By (Guest Post) (02/08/2008) It's very unbelievable just how much static can come from micro fiber furniture. I followed the directions above with the liquid fabric softener. It worked like a charm I can now turn on and off the gas fireplace with out feeling like I may cause an explosion from the shock. Thanks for saving me with the great advice! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Static Electricity From Microfiber Furniture Post By Dustin (Guest Post) (02/03/2008) I just bought a microfiber couch about 3 months ago and the static is really bad.The shock has ruined 2 of my guitars for guitar hero. I would really like to know if it is safe to put static guard on it. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Static Electricity From Microfiber Furniture Post By keith (Guest Post) (01/27/2008) I have the same static problem that has costs me a little cash. My kids have rendered three guitar hero and one driving wheel for our playstation 2 game console useless. We have found that anytime the kids were playing or getting up off off the furniture to grab a controller they would get a good crack of static electricity. I won't replace the controllers until I find a solution. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Static Electricity From Microfiber Furniture Post By amy (Guest Post) (01/23/2008) I live in upstate NY, and am having the same problem. I called the furniture store and was told to put bedsheets on the furniture, and remove them when I have company coming. I am going to try some of your ideas too. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Static Electricity From Microfiber Furniture Post By Suzie (Guest Post) (10/19/2007) Oh boy! I just bought a sofa and double-wide recliner, like a love-seat, and just experienced the STATIC! I have 3 days in which to change my mind and am wondering if I should! I love this set though and the feel of it. I will try the suggestions, but I'm wonder if I'd be better off returning them. Also, will the nice fluffy cushions collapse eventually? Suzie Report Spam or Abuse RE: Static Electricity From Microfiber Furniture Post By ramona price (Guest Post) (09/11/2007) I am having the same problem. I spent over 1500 on furniture that is almost un-sittable. The static electricity is unbearable. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Static Electricity From Microfiber Furniture Post By chrissie (Guest Post) (04/23/2007) We have a new micro fiber sofa and love seat and we have a huge amount of static electricity. At times my kids hair will stand strait on end it's so bad. So Iam going to try the dryer sheets and will look into the static guard. Thanks Report Spam or Abuse RE: Static Electricity From Microfiber Furniture Post By Jeff (Guest Post) (04/06/2007) I just bought two microfiber recliners. I'm always getting shocked, the static electricity builds up so bad on the chairs that it makes my arm hairs rise. The best thing I found was Static Guard. I spray some of that on whenever the chair builds a charge and it takes care of it everytime. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Static Electricity From Microfiber Furniture Post By Michael (Guest Post) (03/17/2007) I used no name brand dryer sheets and it worked perfectly. The sheets even removed cat hairs while i was at it! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Static Electricity From Microfiber Furniture Post By BJR from Southern Colorado (Guest Post) (03/10/2007) I posted the original concern with our furniture. Thanks for all the help. We are in a really dry area, so I got our humidifier going, and I also took a dryer sheet and rubbed it all over the couch and loveseat. When I feel the static coming back, I usually turn the humidifier back on and if it's really staticy I rub it again with a dryer sheet - which I've only had to do a couple of times over the last few months. It usually really helps the problem. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Static Electricity From Microfiber Furniture Post By Greg in Vermont (Guest Post) (03/06/2007) About four years ago we bought a new micro fiber sofa. It was delivered to the house wrapped in 'plastic wrap'. That was great to keep the sofa clean during shipping. But, when I peeled it off, a HUGE amount of static was created. Without thinking, I bought a can of Static Guard and applied it according to the instructions. Worked perfectly! In the ensuing four years, I have never felt the need to reapply. (BTW: found the post while searching on cleaning micro fiber. I'm washing my covers in the machine now). Report Spam or Abuse RE: Static Electricity From Microfiber Furniture Post By Kim (Guest Post) (01/30/2007) We just moved to Colorado Springs from San Antonio, and just bought a microfiber couch. YIKES! I never knew furniture could hold so much static! In doing a bit of research the best idea I've found is to mix 1 tablespoon liquid fabric softener to 1 spray bottle of water and mist your carpet and furniture. I'm going out to get some now! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Static Electricity From Microfiber Furniture Post By Dan (Guest Post) (12/12/2006) I live near Denver and I have a microfiber couch with the same problem. We tried vacuuming it and it seems to work a little bit but only for a while. Havn't tried the static guard yet. The static from this couch is rediculous. I feel your pain. Dan Report Spam or Abuse RE: Static Electricity From Microfiber Furniture Post by mef1957 (261) | (12/01/2006) Profile | Blog! | Contact I haven't had any problems with static from my microfiber chair, but I am constantly getting zapped at other places like the grocery store!! I guess I shuffle my feet alot. Anyway, I would try spraying some Static Guard occasionally on your sofa and chair and see if that helps. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Static Electricity From Microfiber Furniture Post By Carol in PA (Guest Post) (11/30/2006) I suggest you try running a humidifier during the winter months if you live in a cold climate. If you live in a warm climate and have central air, I think you'd run it during the warm weather months. I'd try that before I tried a product like Statid Guard. Also, I've heard that if you run a wire coat hanger over your skirt it wont cling to your slip. It might work for your furniture as well. I'm thinking the problem isnt with the fabric used on the furniture but rather the stuffing, if it is polyester. Do you have carpets? Have you checked to ensure it isnt the carpet causing this problem> Warm regards, Carol in PA Report Spam or Abuse RE: Static Electricity From Microfiber Furniture Post By Jess (Guest Post) (11/29/2006) I'm wondering if your house is very dry or if you live in a dry area. Sometimes this can cause a lot of static electricity. You could try a humidifer that room. I'm thinking about panty hose, and how you can use hair spray or fabric softener sheets to get rid of static cling, but I don't know if you want to try that on your new furniture! Report Spam or Abuse