Grounding & Earthing Questions Answered

All three materials — silver, carbon and stainless steel — are conductive and capable of transferring electrical charge effectively.

While silver has a lower electrical resistance than carbon or stainless steel, this difference is negligible in real-world grounding applications.

The human body has much higher resistance, typically thousands of ohms, which becomes the dominant factor in the system rather than the material used in the sheet or mat.

Grounding cords are also intentionally designed with a built-in safety resistor, typically 100kΩ. The overall resistance of the system is therefore controlled at a much higher level, making small differences between materials irrelevant.

Once a conductive pathway to ground exists, electrical charge equalisation can occur regardless of whether the product uses silver, carbon or stainless steel.

All our materials have been tested using multimeters and verified by a licensed electrician to ensure they provide a continuous connection to ground.

The best choice comes down to comfort, durability, setup and maintenance.

Research into grounding has explored potential benefits including improved sleep, reduced stress, recovery support and reduced pain and inflammation.

Individual experiences can vary, and grounding should be used as part of a balanced approach to wellbeing rather than as a replacement for professional medical care.

Earthing and grounding refer to the same thing. They are simply alternative names for connecting your body to the Earth.

Whether you spend time barefoot outdoors or use an indoor grounding product, you are creating a conductive connection between your body and the Earth.

A grounding sheet lets you connect to the Earth’s grounding system from inside your home.

Our sheets contain conductive fibres and connect to the earth port of a properly installed wall outlet using the supplied cord and adapter.

The two upper prongs on the Australian adapter are plastic and non-functional. Only the lower earth pin creates a connection. The product does not connect to active electricity.

Our grounding mats are made from conductive carbonised leatherette, creating a low-amperage conductive pathway between your body and the earth connection.

You can use your grounding product for as long as you feel comfortable.

Many customers use a grounding sheet throughout the night or use a grounding mat for several hours while working or relaxing. There is no required maximum session time.

The lifespan depends on the type of sheet, how frequently it is used and how it is cared for.

Cotton grounding sheets should be treated like other quality bed linen. Avoid high temperatures, bleach, fabric softeners and harsh detergents, as these may damage the material or conductive fibres.

A connection patch is placed on each side to make it easier to reach your power point, regardless of which side of the bed it is located on.

Only one cord is required. Our testing has found that connecting two cords at the same time does not improve how effectively the product grounds the body.

Premium Grounding Underlay Sheets

These sit securely beneath your normal bed sheet and work through the sheet and light sleepwear.

Premium Grounding Bed Mats

These also sit beneath your normal bed sheet and can be wiped clean using a soft cloth.

Cotton and Silver Grounding Sheets

These replace your normal fitted sheet. Direct skin contact is recommended for the strongest connection.

All three options can effectively ground the body. The main differences are their material, feel, setup and cleaning method.

Yes. An electric blanket can be placed beneath the grounding sheet or grounding mat.

Your grounding product should remain closer to your body, with only your normal bed sheet between you and an underlay-style grounding product.

No. Mattress protectors, thick toppers and padded underlays can create too much interference between your body and the grounding product.

For best results, use only a normal bed sheet over our Premium Grounding Underlay or Premium Grounding Bed Mat.

With our cotton and silver grounding sheets, direct skin contact is recommended.

Yes. Pyjamas and most light clothing do not insulate the body enough to prevent grounding.

In our testing, materials including cotton, bamboo, silk, flannelette and wool work well with our underlay-style grounding products.

Only a relatively small area of conductive contact is needed to establish a grounding connection.

Yes, but a cotton and silver grounding sheet provides a stronger connection when it has direct contact with your skin.

If you prefer to keep your grounding product beneath a normal bed sheet, our Premium Grounding Underlays and Premium Grounding Bed Mats are designed specifically for that setup.

All our earthing products can effectively ground the body when they are correctly connected and used as directed.

The best choice depends on how you want to use it:

• Choose a Premium Grounding Underlay for a secure under-sheet option that requires less frequent washing.
• Choose a Premium Grounding Bed Mat for an under-sheet option that is easy to wipe clean.
• Choose a cotton and silver sheet for a traditional fitted-sheet feel with direct skin contact.
• Choose a smaller grounding mat or pad for use at a desk, on the couch or while travelling.

All our grounding products are tested for quality assurance and electrical continuity.

You can also test the connection yourself using a multimeter. A multimeter can show the voltage measured on your body reducing when you make contact with a properly connected grounding product.

Test it yourself Follow our straightforward five-step multimeter guide.

V~ represents AC voltage. This setting is used when measuring voltage that alternates and changes polarity. When testing the voltage measured on the body, the result may move up and down, so the AC setting is required.

V⎓ represents DC voltage. This setting measures voltage flowing in one direction without changing polarity, such as voltage from batteries and some electronic circuits. It will not provide the correct measurement for this grounding test.

Some multimeters offer a 200V AC range rather than a 20V AC range. If a 20V AC setting is available, use it because the test involves relatively low voltage and the lower range gives a more detailed reading.

Yes. An Australian grounding adapter and connecting cord are included with our grounding products.

We can provide a compatible adapter for another country when required.

The grounding adapter contains an internal safety resistor of approximately 98–100kΩ.

A multimeter’s standard continuity mode generally has a maximum resistance threshold. If the resistance inside the adapter is higher than that threshold, the meter may not beep or register continuity even though the conductive pathway is working.

To measure the resistance, select the Ω resistance setting and use the 200kΩ range if your multimeter provides one. A lower range, such as 20kΩ, may be unable to measure the adapter’s built-in resistance.

Multimeter models differ, so please contact us if you need help interpreting your reading.

The grounding product does not connect to active electricity. It connects only to the earth pin of a properly installed power outlet.

The power point does not need to be switched on. The two upper prongs of the supplied Australian adapter are plastic and non-functional, while only the lower earth pin creates a connection.

The grounding cord also includes a built-in safety resistor for added protection.

Please check with your healthcare practitioner or the medical professional responsible for managing your pacemaker before using a grounding product.

No. Grounding products do not use active electricity.

You can leave the power point switched on or off. The product relies only on the earth connection, so the switch position makes no difference.

Yes, provided the power board, extension cord or double adapter has a functioning earth connection.

For peace of mind, we recommend unplugging your grounding product during thunderstorms or lightning activity.

Although the product connects only to the earth pin and does not draw active power, unplugging it during a storm is a simple precaution, just as it is with other sensitive items.

Yes. Dogs, cats and many other household animals can lie or rest on a grounding mat, sheet or pad.

Do not force your pet to remain on the product. Allow them to move on and off it freely.

Yes. Urban Hippee is an Australian-owned company and all prices displayed for Australian customers are in Australian dollars.