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How to remove lint from clothes: don't rush to throw things away
14.09.2024 03:10
Sooner or later, we all encounter such a nuisance as unsightly lumps on our clothes.
Yes, things covered in pellets look extremely untidy. But don't rush to part with your favorite things.
There are many ways to restore damaged clothes to their original appearance. This is what we will talk about today.
Reasons for the appearance of pellets
The main reason is that the item is heavily worn out. Numerous washings also do not have the best effect on the fabric.
Also, the appearance of lumps is influenced by ignoring recommendations on how to properly care for clothes. Low quality rinses, bleaches and washing powders.
There are many reasons, but if you know how to get rid of this defect on your own, you can easily save money on buying new things and not throw away your favorites. Let's look at 6 ways.
Adhesive tape
Take regular sticky tape, cut off a small piece, press it firmly to the desired places and tear it off as quickly as possible.
You need to repeat this action as many times as it takes for the clothes to be cleared of the hated lumps. However, this life hack is good when the lumps have recently appeared on your clothes. For more advanced cases, it is better to use other methods.
With the help of a special machine
The machine carefully cuts off lumps without damaging the fabric. Therefore, you have a chance to think about purchasing such a thing.
Clothes can be completely processed in one cleaning. There is one drawback and it is small - sometimes you will have to buy batteries for this device (or charge the accumulators).
Using a special brush
In the craft departments, you can buy scrub brushes. They are made specifically to remove lint from clothes. The brushes are unsightly, but they do their job perfectly. One minute - and you can clean even a sweater.
Old razor
Probably the most common life hack among the masses. Good for items with a smooth surface, hats, knitted tights.
Suitable for items without patterns. It is better to use a used loom, slightly dull, because a new one can accidentally damage the item.
Take a damaged wool item, stretch it and fix it. It is better not to stretch it too much, so as not to deform it.
Bring the razor to the fabric, but do not press too hard. Move it from the edge of the product at the bottom to the top edge to catch more pellets. And clean the surface in this way.
This method is merciless, so it is not suitable for fabrics such as cashmere or mohair.
Using sandpaper
Sandpaper has a wonderful property - it can replace a machine or a razor if you don't have one at hand. Cleaning fabric with sandpaper is similar to cleaning with a razor.
Stretch and fix the fabric, scrape off the pellets with paper, moving it from the very bottom to the top. This method can be used every week. The clothes will not be damaged.
With the help of a haircut
If the pellets are large, you can take them and cut them off with scissors (preferably sharp ones). This method is labor-intensive. You will have to cut for a long time. There is a risk of ruining the fabric.
A little tip: before the procedure, go over the item with a comb. It is better to choose a comb with small teeth. Then the small lumps will “come off”, and it will be easier to get rid of the remaining unpleasant seals.
