Extended FAQs
General Enquiries
Why choose RealEarth?
RealEarth is a small business run in Far North Queensland, Australia. For over a year we watched as peer reviewed studies suggested time and time again that the benefits of intentional grounding are highly underestimated in this day and age. This lead us to founding RealEarth as a way for individuals all over the world to reconnect with the Earth's natural way of healing the body.
To do this, we strive to make your grounding journey as seamless as possible. We charge less than our competitors for high quality products, we do not charge any shipping or handling fees and we give back to the Earth, donating 5% of every sale to the Australian Conservation Foundation.
How does grounding work?
Simply put, grounding is making bare skin contact with either the Earth or your RealEarth grounding product. The earth’s surface has a negative electric charge, and when it comes in contact with human tissue, there’s an equalization. This equalization can produce incredible results for your health and wellbeing including reduced inflammation, improved sleep quality, faster muscle recovery and much more.
Learn more by clicking 'Grounding Explained' under our 'Info' tab in the menu above.
What are the benefits of grounding?
Intentional grounding has proven time and time again to have dozens of health benefits including reduced inflammation, reduced muscle pain, improved sleep quality, slowed signs of aging, improved bone health, improved reproductive system, improved respiratory system, improved energy levels and more.
How do I know when my grounding product is working?
The easiest way of knowing that your grounding product is working correctly is by testing it with the free test pen that we provide with every grounding product. When plugged in to a socket in your home, pressing the pen up against your grounding product will cause the pen to light up, meaning that your product is correctly grounded and ready to be used.
How long should I ground for daily?
As grounding with a grounding product is no different to making bare skin contact with the Earth's surface there isn't really a definite answer to the question.
You can ground for any amount of time without negative effects but with that being said, we do recommend that if you want to begin seeing results it's a good idea to ground for at least 30 minutes per day.
Will using a regular sheet over the top of my grounding sheets reduce their effectiveness?
As grounding relies on the conductivity of the product you're using we do recommend that when using our grounding sheets that you do not use another sheet over the top of your grounding sheet as it can slightly lower conductivity and thus not be as effective.
Does the part of my body that is experiencing pain need to be touching the grounding product?
No, The part of your body that is experiencing pain does not need to be in direct contact with your grounding product. This is because when you are grounded the conductivity travels right the way through your body and is the same regardless of what part of yourbody is touching your product.No
Do I need to switch the powerpoint that I'm using on when grounding?
No, the ground socket in your powerpoint does not require an electrical current for it to be effective for your grounding product. It does not matter whether your powerpoint is switched on or not and it is completely up to personal preference.
What plug type should I select?
You should select your plug type based on where you live. To help with choosing the correct plug type please refer to the bullet points below:
- Australia and New Zealand
- The United States and Canada
- Europe
- United Kingdom, Singapore and Malaysia.
At checkout, we provide the option for you to choose which plug type you need.
Please feel free to email us at realearthaus@gmail.com for other location enquiries.
Grounding Safety
How safe are RealEarth grounding products?
Grounding is completely safe. We have full assurance that when using RealEarth's products that if you are operating the product as according to the instructions we provide on our website that it is a completely safe practice.
Grounding does not require an electric current to be beneficial to the human body so your wall socket doesn't need to be switched on when using a grounding product.
Is it possible to get electrocuted when grounding?
No, as grounding does not require an electrical current to be functional there should be no reason that your grounding product should cause an electric shock.
Does grounding result in any side effects?
No studies have revealed that grounding can have a negative impact on the human body. Humans have been grounding for thousands of years meaning that grounding is simply bringing us back to our natural state with the Earth.
Is grounding pet safe?
Yes, it is completely safe for your pets to come into contact with your grounding products. In fact, we recommend that your pet grounds with you as grounding has the same or similar benefits for them.
Is an electrician required to install my grounding product?
No, the steps for installing your grounding product are easy. Most of our products simply require you to plug in the side of the cord provided that fits the metal stud and the other end into your powerpoint and you're set to go!
Is it possible to be grounded for too long?
As grounding with a grounding product is no different to making bare skin contact with the Earth's surface it is technically not possible to over ground yourself. We recommend grounding for at least 30 minutes per day if you want to start seeing results.
Should I tell my doctor that I am intentionally grounding?
If you are regularly seeing a doctor we highly recommend that you mention to them that you are intentionally grounding as a precautionary measure.
Is grounding dangerous for those using a pacemaker or for those with metal implants?
No, as grounding with a grounding product is no different to making bare skin contact with the Earth's surface there is no risk of danger for those with pacemakers or those with metal implants.
Looking After Your RealEarth Product
How do I wash my grounding sheets?
We recommend that RealEarth grounding sheets should be washed every 1 - 2 months. Only use a smaller amount of detergent and machine wash them with warm water. We recommend line drying them and trying to avoid using bleaches and detergents with oils as it can damage the conductivity of the sheets.
How often should I wash my grounding sheets?
We recommend washing your RealEarth sheets every 1 - 2 months.
How do I look after my grounding mat?
To keep your grounding mat in good condition we recommend storing the mat in a cool, dry place, keeping the cord neatly coiled up and wiping it down with a dry cloth after use.
How long will my RealEarth product last for?
It can be hard to provide a blanket statement for all of our products but we believe that if looked after, you will get roughly 3 years of use out of your RealEarth product.
Payment & Shipping
What are your shipping costs?
We ship any product Worldwide for free! No strings attached. That's how much we want you to experience the benefits of grounding as soon as possible.
What is your 90 day risk free returns policy?
We guarantee that you'll love our RealEarth grounding collection or we'll refund your purchase. Take heart in knowing that you can try grounding for yourself and if you change your mind within 90 days of receiving your item we will refund the purchase price.
For our full returns policy please see the page titled 'Returns Policy' located in the menu above.
What payment options do you provide?
Do you ship worldwide?
Yes, when we started RealEarth we wanted our products to be available worldwide.