MAINTENANCE GUIDE
Static Electricity
Another problem at the other end of the moisture spectrum is static electricity. In a dry atmosphere, usually caused by a heating system and or winter weather, the relative humidity drops. Add friction caused by walking on carpets or virtually any movement activity and you produce static electricity. A static electricity charge can be painful and give you a shock. It can also blow out sound systems. Static electricity turns shoes into a dust and dirt magnet and the first slide, shuffle, skip, or hop deposits a mess on your floor. Installing a humidifier in your HVAC system and wet mopping your floor in the morning before classes start should put an end to this disagreeable problem. Being aware of your environment, and its impact on your floor, is key to dealing with and preventing problems that may be baffling you about the care and maintenance of your floor.
