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To get rid of lint from your clothes, use household items like a sand sponge, razor, or abrasive tape. Or you can use commercially available tools such as a sweater comb, an electric sweater shaver or a rock wool shaver. To prevent lint from appearing, you should turn the clothes inside out and wash them in the gentle washing machine mode, then dry or spread the clothes to dry.

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Method 1 of 3: Eliminate fibers with household utensils

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   Use a rough sponge. Rubbing a rough sponge over your clothes can help remove the fibers.

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   Pruning with scissors. Depending on the number and size of fibers, you can use scissors to trim them. Put clothes on the flat surface, pull each fiber in one hand and then hold the scissors to trim it. You can also slip your hand inside the garment to stretch and then gently trim the fibers.
   • Try to place the scissors close to the fabric. Trim gently and slowly so as not to damage the fabric.
   • It is safe to use small scissors to trim your nails. This type of scissors is usually blunt and more precise, and also causes less damage to the fabric.

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   Use a razor. Use a disposable razor and place your clothes on a flat surface. Stretch the fabric close to the lint with one hand to avoid cutting the garment. Gently use the razor from the bottom up in small increments. Start as gentle as you can and increase intensity if needed.
   • After you have gathered a pile of fibers, you can use tape to remove the fibers from the fabric. Wrap a long band of tape around your closed fingers, then stick the fiber on the fabric. Press on the fabric to attach accumulated fibers. Replace when the tape becomes full of fibers. If you don't have packing tape, you can use small strips of paper tape.
   • Use a new and sharp razor. The new sharp knife will most effectively remove fibers from the clothes. Avoid using a razor with humidifier strips or bar soap on the sides. This razor usually creates extra fibers when rubbed onto fabric.

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   Use a hair curler. The curling roller is very light, making it ideal for thin fabrics like wool and cashmere. Put the clothes on the flat surface and then stretch. Place the curling roller on the fray. Gently roll from bottom up and inside out until all fibers are gone. The fibers will stick to the curling roller, pick them up and then move to another location if the clothes are linted in many places.

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   Use tape. If available, you can use a tape to remove the fibers. Consider using the tape of a shoe or purse. Place the rough surface of the tape over where the fiber appears. Gently pull up the abrasive and repeat until the fiber is gone.
   • This method can damage the fabric too thin, so you should avoid applying to cashmere or wool fabrics.
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Method 2 of 3: Buy a lint removal tool

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   Buy a sweater comb. A sweater comb is a thin, small toothed comb used specifically to remove lint. This type of comb is different from a brush because the comb teeth are smaller and closer together. Tense the clothes, then gently brush over the linted area. Be careful not to damage the fabric.

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   Use an electric sweater lint. The electric wool shaver is more expensive than the other tools but is the fastest and most efficient. Insert the battery into the machine and spread the clothes on a flat surface. Roll the machine on clothes in small, circular motions. Start as gentle as you can and increase intensity if needed. Continue until the fiber is gone. Fibers will build up in the chassis and you can clear them when the chassis is full.

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   Try scraping your shirt with ice. Wool shaving stones are specially used to remove fibers from sweaters. First, put the clothes on a flat surface and then stretch. Gently rub the ice against the linted area. Pull the stone along the fabric and use tape or fingers to pull the fibers out as they gather. advertisement

Method 3 of 3: Prevent the fibers from forming

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   Buy fabrics that are low in lint. Fabrics from blends are most susceptible to fibers. Mixed fibers combine natural fibers with synthetic fibers and easily rub together to form fiber. Fabrics made of more than three different fabrics are most susceptible to lint.

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   Look for neatly knit wool. Check woolen clothing before buying. Neat knit woolens are less linted, while spun-woven fabrics are more susceptible to lint.

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   Turn clothes inside out. Turn clothes inside out before washing. This prevents the fibers from becoming prominent due to the fiber friction against each other and with other clothes during washing. You can also turn clothes inside out before drying or folding.

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   Light cleaning. Choose gentle washing mode when washing by machine. Shorter and lighter gentle wash cycle, less wear is expected.
   • Consider hand washing for wool clothing that is prone to lint. This is the lightest way to wash. Look for a laundry detergent that's made specifically for hand washing and wash in a tub or tub.

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   Avoid using electric dryers. If possible, dry it out instead of using a dryer. This helps the fabric wear less and prevents lint.

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   Use laundry detergent. When dissolved, the detergent will rub against the fibers, causing lint in the washing process. Washing liquid is the most gentle solution for delicate fabrics.

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   Use a dust roller to roll clothes often. Be sure to use a dust roller or brush brush to roll over thin clothing often to prevent lint. Continuously using the dust roller will prevent fibers from accumulating on the clothes. advertisement