Have you ever walked across the carpets in your home or office and received a surprising shock? Did you rub balloons on your head as a kid to make them stick to the wall? Either way, both scenarios involved static electricity. Now, you might think, “What does static electricity have to do with a maid service?” Static electricity and house cleaning have more in common than you would think.

Surface static charges are what play the biggest role in maid service and house cleaning. Friction, induction, and separation can attract dust and other airborne particles to these charges. More statically charged surfaces existing in greater Cincinnati homes or businesses, increases the likelihood of our maids finding dust. This is especially the case if the air inside of the home or business is dry and cool. Such conditions tend to occur when a person is running an air conditioner.

Household items like air freshening systems, handheld dusters, dust mops, and microfiber cloths utilize the power of static electricity. These attract dust to an object where it may then be easily removed by maid services. This shows that static electricity can be both a help and a hindrance to household cleaning! Maid service employees often get static electricity shocks when vacuuming because the movement of the vacuum creates friction, which is one of the chief causes of static electricity.

If greater Cincinnati home and business owners feel the need to address it, they may want to invest in anti-static products or consider altering their environment. Examples include keeping the room at a higher air temperature or using a humidifier. As for the dust build-up, our maid service is glad to take care of it for people living in the greater Cincinnati area. To learn more, please contact us by calling (513) 871-6243.