How to Remove Lint From Clothing
Light-colored clothing may show more dirt, but dark garments are lint magnets. Pet owners know that animal hair is another irritating culprit that attaches itself to clothing. The solution for this unsightly problem is simple.
- Difficulty:
- Easy
Instructions
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Lay out the garment on a bed or any clean surface.
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Place several fingers together and wrap either masking tape or cellophane tape around them. Make sure the sticky side faces outward.
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Pat the lint-covered areas of the garment with the sticky tape.
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Replace the tape with a fresh supply when you notice that it's covered with fuzz and lint; if it's no longer sticky, it won't be effective anymore.
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Tips & Warnings
It's best to "de-lint" before donning the garment so that you can make sure you've removed lint from the front and back.
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Comments
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Nov 22, 2005
I have a black, wool coat that would not stop picking up lint. I used a lint roller daily. I finally sprayed the coat liberally with Static Guard (available almost anywhere) and my lint problem was solved! I still have to occasionally use the lint roller, but now I use it weekly, not daily. Apply the Static Guard, as needed. -
Nov 22, 2005
Lay the clothes down. Take some duct tape, put it on, then rip it off. It's fun and easy!
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Nov 22, 2005
Here's a fast, easy solution: If you travel with a hairbrush, or a shoe brush, buy some stick-on Velcro tabs. Put the hooked side of the tab on the back of your brush, and leave the fuzzy side on until you need to delint a garment. Pull the fuzzy side of the Velcro off, brush the hooks over the garment, and "presto!" There is no more hair, lint, etc. Rub it against the grain to clean. Reattach the fuzzy side to the hooked side to keep the Velcro clean while not in use.
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Nov 22, 2005
Lay the clothes down. Take some duct tape, put it on, then rip it off. It's fun and easy!
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Nov 22, 2005
I have a black, wool coat that would not stop picking up lint. I used a lint roller daily. I finally sprayed the coat liberally with Static Guard (available almost anywhere) and my lint problem was solved! I still have to occasionally use the lint roller, but now I use it weekly, not daily. Apply the Static Guard, as needed.
