GroundState

What is grounding, exactly?

Grounding (also called earthing) is the simple practice of restoring direct electrical contact between your body and the Earth's surface. Humans practiced Grounding for hundreds of thousands of years before rubber-soled shoes and elevated floors. Our products give you that contact indoors, by connecting a conductive surface (a mat, a sheet) to the grounding port of any standard wall outlet. You sit on it, sleep on it, work on top of it. That's it.

Does this actually do anything? I'm skeptical.

Good! we'd rather have a thoughtful customer than a credulous one. There is a real body of peer-reviewed research on grounding's effects on inflammation, cortisol patterns, and sleep architecture. It is not a miracle and we don't pretend it is. What we offer is a low-effort high impact daily practice, backed by published research, with a 30-night trial so you can find out for yourself without risk.

How long until I notice something?

Most people report softer sleep onset within the first week and clearer mornings within two to three. The deeper shifts: energy, comfort, mood, blood circulation and vitality typically arrive between weeks three and six. A few people feel something the first night; others take longer. Consistency matters more than duration; eight hours every night will move the needle faster than ten hours twice a week.

How does it actually connect to the Earth?

Every standard three-prong wall outlet has a ground wire that runs into the earth beneath your building, it's a safety feature of electrical wiring. Our cord plugs only into that ground port, not the power side. No electricity flows through you. What does flow is a gentle electron exchange between the Earth's surface and your body, the same exchange that happens any time bare skin touches grass, sand, or soil.

Will it work in my home?

If you have standard three-prong outlets, yes. We include an outlet tester with every order so you can confirm your wiring is properly grounded before you set up. If you live in an older building with two-prong outlets or ungrounded wiring, our grounding rod accessory plugs directly into the soil outside your window.

Is it safe to use every night?

Yes. You are receiving the same gentle electrical reference your body would get standing barefoot on grass, nothing more. If you have a pacemaker or other implanted electronic medical device, please speak with your physician before starting, simply as standard practice with any new wellness intervention.

Mat or sheet, which should I start with?

The mat and sheets combo is the easiest entry point and the most powerful. Place the mat under your feet at your desk, on the sofa while you read, or while you watch a film in the evening. You'll be grounded for several hours a day with no change to your routine. The sheet is recommended for people who want the deeper effect benefiting from eight hours of grounded sleep every night. Many customers eventually own both. If you're not sure, start with the mat.

Will the sheet replace my regular bedding?

No. Our grounding sheet is a single ivory cotton panel that lays directly on top of your existing fitted sheet, exactly where your body rests. You keep the bed you already love, you don't change your sheets, you don't strip the mattress. Lay it down on top of your bedding, plug it in, sleep on it. That's the whole setup.

How do I clean it?

The mat wipes clean with a damp cloth, no soap needed. The sheet is machine-washable on a cold gentle cycle, line-dry only. Skip bleach, fabric softeners, and dryer sheets, they coat the conductive silver fibres over time and reduce performance. Treated well, your sheet will last for years.

Where do you ship and how long does it take?

We ship across Canada and the United States. Orders ship within forty-eight hours and typically arrive within five to seven business days. Shipping is typically free on orders over CA$150, and free on all orders seasonally. You'll receive tracking the moment your order leaves our facility.

What if it doesn't work for me?

Use it for 30 nights straight. If you don't notice a meaningful change in your sleep, your energy, or how your body feels, write to us and we'll arrange a smooth return. Grounding doesn't work the same for every person. 

Is there a warranty?

Every product carries a 90 days warranty against manufacturing defects. If anything fails through normal use within that window: a cord that stops conducting, stitching that gives way, we replace it free of charge. Just send us a photograph at hello@groundstate.com and we'll handle the rest.