How to properly maintain your Grounding products?

You've chosen to incorporate grounding into your daily routine by using products like sheets, mats, patches, or strips. It's a great investment in your well-being! To ensure the longevity and effectiveness of these conductive products, proper maintenance is essential. Improper cleaning could alter their properties and reduce their benefits. Follow this simple guide to care for all your grounding products.

Why is specific maintenance necessary for grounding products?

Grounding products contain conductive materials (such as silver fibers, carbon, or conductive polymers) that are responsible for their ability to connect you to the Earth's energy. These materials are designed to be durable, but they can be susceptible to certain harsh chemicals, excessive heat, or dirt buildup. Gentle and proper maintenance helps maintain the integrity of these components and ensure optimal conductivity over the long term, ensuring you continue to receive beneficial electrons from the Earth.

General care instructions for all grounding products

Before breaking down by product type, here are some golden rules that apply to most grounding items:

To do (general rules):

• Regular Cleaning: For all products in direct contact with the skin, frequent cleaning is recommended to remove body oils, sweat, cosmetic residue and minerals that could accumulate and decrease conductivity.
• Use gentle products: Always choose gentle cleansers, without bleaching agents, optical brighteners, essential oils or fabric softeners.
• Air Drying: Whenever possible, air drying is the gentlest and safest way to preserve conductive materials.

Don'ts (general rules):

• Do not use bleach: Bleach is highly corrosive to most conductive materials and will irreparably damage the product.
• Do not use fabric softener: Fabric softeners leave a film on surfaces and fibers that can block electron transfer and reduce efficiency.
• Do not use detergents or cleaners containing essential oils or bleaching agents: Like fabric softeners, they can leave residues that impair conductivity.
• Do not dry clean: Chemicals used in dry cleaning are generally too harsh.
• Avoid cosmetics on the product: Body oils, lotions, creams, and other cosmetics can build up and affect conductivity. If possible, let them dry or apply them before using the grounding product.

Specific care instructions by product type

1. Grounding sheets and blankets (with silver or carbon fibers):

• Machine wash: In lukewarm water (maximum 40°C), on a delicate cycle. Use a mild liquid detergent and do not use the agents listed in the "Do Nots" section.
• Washing Frequency: Wash your sheet once or twice a month, or more often if you sweat a lot or use lotions.
• Drying: Ideally, air dry. If using a tumble dryer, set it to the lowest heat setting (cold air or very low heat) and remove the sheet as soon as it is dry.
• Ironing: At low temperature if necessary, without steam.

2. Grounding Mat (for desk, floor, mouse):

• Cleaning: Wipe the surface with a soft, damp cloth. You can use a little warm water with a drop of very mild liquid soap (such as Castile soap or very diluted dish soap, without additives).
• Frequency: Once a week or whenever the carpet appears dirty.
• Drying: Allow to air dry completely before reusing. Never immerse the mat in water.
• Avoid: Abrasive cleaners, chemical sprays, immersion in water.

How to check the effectiveness of your products after cleaning?

To ensure your products maintain their conductivity, especially after repeated cleaning, you can use a continuity tester (multimeter) or a dedicated ground tester. These simple devices will allow you to verify that the ground connection is still established and effective throughout the product.

Conclusion

Taking care of your grounding products is a simple step that will ensure years of well-being and connection to the Earth. By following these care tips, you'll preserve the conductive properties of your sheets, rugs, and other accessories, ensuring an optimal grounding experience for restful sleep, reduced stress, and improved daily vitality.