A method for neutralizing electrostatic charge comprising the steps of placing a first conductive body in contact with a second conductive body, wherein the first conductive body is proximate to a charged object; inducing a positive charge on the first conductive body and an equal amount of negative charge on the second conductive body; electrically isolating the first and second conductive bodies; connecting the first conductive body to the negatively charged object long enough to neutralize excess positive charge; placing the second conductive body in contact with an electrical receiver; transferring excess charge into the electrical receiver; discharging and isolating the conductive bodies; and bringing the conductive bodies back into contact with each other.