How to Remove Lint from Clothes

Introduction

Lint on your clothing can ruin a perfectly attractive suit, especially if it is dark in color.

With a few simple remedies, you will be able to get rid of this fuzzy, bothersome condition and have your ensembles looking as handsome as they should.

Use a Lint Roller

Use a lint roller. They can be found in supermarkets' laundry departments, as well as fabric and pet stores. Peel the wrapper off the tube and roll it across the garment. Use an upward-and-down motion. As you continue to roll, you will see the lint roller become less tacky. When this happens, peel off the sticky sheet to reveal a new one underneath. Continue rolling and removing sheets until there is no more lint. When you run out of sticky sheets, you can purchase a replacement roll or a new lint roller. You can also purchase a reusable lint roller. These use a sticky gel substance to gather up the lint. When they get soiled, rinse them off with soap and water.

Make a Homemade Lint Roller.

Create a handmade lint roller. You'll need a roll of broad packaging tape and a rolling pin. Unroll a small amount of tape and place it against one of the rolling pin's ends. Make sure the sticky side of the tape faces you, and the smooth side faces the rolling pin.

Wrap the tape around the rolling pin in a spiral, like a candy cane, overlapping each round. When you reach the opposite end of the rolling pin, cut the tape. It should keep together on its own, but if not, you can use a little amount of tape to secure it to the pin. To use, place the rolling pin against your garment. Hold it by the handles and roll it up and down to remove the lint.

Roll Some Wide Packaging Tape Around your Hand.

Cut a piece of wide tape that is a little larger than the breadth of your hand. Hold out your hand, fingers closed together. Wrap the tape over your fingers, sticky side out, overlapping the edges. Gently pat the affected region with your fingers. When the tape is no longer sticky, spin it around your fingers until the dirty side is facing you. Continue to pat the garment with the fresh side of the tape.

Use a Strip of Tape.

Find some broad tape and cut a couple of inches of it. Place the tape, sticky side down, on the affected region. Make sure the tape is traveling in the same direction as the fabric's weave (typically up and down). Rub your finger across the tape to smooth it out, then remove it. The broader the tape, the more area it covers. Try to select anything that is roughly 2 inches (5.08 cm) broad.

Consider Using an Electric Lint Shaver.

This is a battery-powered device that you may slide onto your clothes to remove lint. Turn on the shaver and move it softly across the fabric. When you're finished, open the lint compartment and dispose of the shaved lint.

Rub a Pumice Stone or a "sweater stone" on Sweaters and Fleece.

This can also eliminate pilling. Make sure you're following the fabric's weave rather than going against it. Also, avoid rubbing too hard or going over the same region repeatedly. The pumice stone will remove the top layer of the fabric. If you repeat going over the same location, you may create a hole. Avoid applying this on cotton or wool. You should also avoid using it on delicate or shiny fabrics like silk or satin. The majority of lint will be carried down to the bottom of the garment. You can remove the lint mounds using tape or a lint roller. Consider working on top of a table or tablecloth to make cleaning up lint debris much easier.

Conclusion

Finally, there are several efficient strategies for dealing with lint on garments. Lint rollers, both disposable and reusable, provide a quick and easy solution. Homemade solutions such as packaging tape or Velcro offer cost-effective options. Electric lint shavers provide a more automated solution for effective lint removal. Furthermore, the careful use of a pumice stone or "sweater stone" is beneficial for preventing damage to some materials. Overall, these practical solutions adapt to a variety of preferences and conditions, ensuring that your garments remain lint-free while maintaining their aesthetic appeal.