The lint that clings to clothes can interfere with your best appearance; especially if your clothes are dark. Find out how to get rid of this annoying problem with easy steps, and your outfit will look as perfect as it should in no time.
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Method 1 of 3: Using Adhesive and Brush
Step 1. Use a lint roller
You can find them on the laundry supply rack of department stores, as well as at fabric and pet stores. Peel off the tube wrap, and rub it over your clothes. Move up and down. As you move the roller, you will feel the adhesion of the tool decrease. When this happens, you just need to peel off the new layer of adhesive underneath. Wipe again and clean your clothes until no lint remains on the surface.
- When the roller adhesive sheet runs out, you can buy refills. Alternatively, you can also purchase a new lint roller.
- You can also purchase reusable fiber rollers. This tool uses a sticky gel-like material to lift the fibers. Once it gets dirty, all you have to do is rinse it with soap and water, then let it dry.
Step 2. Make your own lint roller
You will need a wide roll of adhesive and a rolling pin. Partially open the adhesive and attach the end to one side of the mill rod. Make sure the sticky side is facing out, and the top layer is facing the mill rod. Carefully unroll the adhesive around the mill rod. Wrap them in a spiral like candy bars, but make sure they overlap each time you wind them. After all the mill rods are coated with adhesive, cut off the rest. The adhesive should be self-adhesive, but if it doesn't, you can attach adhesive to the ends to keep them from coming off the mill rod.
To use it, you just need to place the mill rod on top of the clothes. Grasp the ends and run up and down until all the fibers are lifted
Step 3. Wrap the tape around your hand
Cut a piece of tape that is slightly larger than the width of your hand. Extend your arms, clasping your fingers together. Guide the sticky side of the adhesive outward, wrapping it around your hand, overlapping it. Gently pat the fibrous part of the garment with your finger. When the adhesion decreases, rotate the coating so that the dirty side is facing you. Pat again with the adhesive side still clean.
Step 4. Use the adhesive sheet
Prepare a sufficiently wide adhesive and cut it a few cm long. Apply the adhesive to the fibrous part of the garment. Be sure to apply the adhesive in the same direction as the threads (usually up and down). Run your finger to spread the adhesive, then peel it off.
The wider the adhesive you use, the wider the area of the garment you can reach. Try using adhesive that is about 5 cm wide
Step 5. Consider using an electronic lint cleaner
You can wipe this battery-powered device on your clothes to remove lint. You just need to turn it on and gently rub it over the surface of the clothes. When you're done, open the lint container and throw the contents in the trash.
Step 6. Rub a pumice stone or "sweater rock" onto a sweater or fleece garment
This stone can also get rid of lint. Make sure to clean it in the direction of and not against the weave of the thread. Also, try not to rub too vigorously, or clean the same area over and over again. Pumice can lift the surface layer of the fabric. If you clean the same area over and over again, your clothes may get holes.
- Do not use this method on cotton or wool clothing. Also avoid using pumice on soft, shiny fabrics like silk or satin.
- Most of the fibers will be carried to the bottom of the fabric. You can use adhesive or lint rollers to lift it.
- Consider cleaning lint on a table or tablecloth; so it will be easier for you to clean the dirt that is lifted.
Step 7. Use Velcro to clean the lint
Purchase velcro and cut the sheet the size of your hand. Take the rough side and remove the soft and smooth side. Rub the velcro down on the surface of the garment. Once the lint has collected under the clothes, remove it with adhesive or lint rollers.
Step 8. Use a clean razor to remove trapped lint
This method is most effective for removing lint trapped in the inner layers of the fabric. Take a razor, and place it on the top edge of the garment. Gently pull the razor down a few inches. Lift and remove any carried fibers. Use the razor to clean the rest of the way by pulling it down, stopping every few inches to remove any loose lint.
If you don't have an electronic lint cleaner, you can buy a single-edged razor that's less expensive. Hold the razor at an angle to the surface of the cloth, and clean any lint. However, be careful not to cut the lining of the garment or damage the fabric
Step 9. Use a damp sponge or dishwashing sponge to clean the lint
Wet the sponge with water, then wring it out to remove excess water. Rub the rough side of the sponge on the surface of the clothes. Rub it down and little by little.
Method 2 of 3: Using Other Methods
Step 1. Use a lint brush to clean the clothes
Although it looks like a regular hairbrush, a lint brush does not have bristles, but instead has bristled pads. The texture of these pads is similar to the soft side of Velcro. Run the lint brush in one direction across the surface of the garment. Start at the top of the garment and work your way down. If any lint remains on the underside of your garment, you can remove it with a lint roller or a piece of adhesive.
Step 2. Clean the lint with a dryer sheet
This sheet will also dissipate static electricity which is what causes fibers to stick to clothes.
Step 3. Clean lint and animal hair with rubber gloves
Wear rubber gloves as if you were going to wash the dishes. Run your hands down the length of the garment all the way to the hem. Lint and animal hair will stick to the gloves. After you wipe your clothes, these lint and fluff will collect in one place. You can then clean it with gloves, or remove it with an adhesive sheet or lint roller.
Step 4. Wear old nylon socks or stockings
Put your hands in nylon socks or stockings, as if you were wearing gloves. Make sure that your finger goes all the way to the end. Gently run your hand over the surface of the garment. The fibers of the garment will be lifted by the nylon and stockings.
Step 5. Wash the clothes one more time without detergent
If you take your clothes out of the dryer and find lint on the surface, put them back in the washer and wash them again. Do not use laundry soap at this step. When you're done washing, remove the clothes and shake them to loosen any remaining lint. Dry the clothes in the dryer as usual.
Method 3 of 3: Prevent lint from sticking to clothes
Step 1. Know the source of the fiber and wash it separately
Some fabrics, such as lint, towels, and flannel, are easier to lint in the washing machine than others. After knowing the source, next time wash the cloth separately. This will prevent other clothes from getting lint released in the washing machine.
Step 2. Know what fabrics catch lint easily and wash them separately
Some types of fabric, such as corduroy and velvet, catch fibers more easily than others. So, washing them separately is the right step, or at least apart from fabrics that can release a lot of lint.
If you can't wash them separately, try turning the surface of the clothes from the inside out before putting them in the washing machine
Step 3. Add cup (60 ml) of white vinegar to the washer
Vinegar can help lift lint from clothes. Vinegar can also reduce the amount of lint that sticks to clothes.
Vinegar can also remove bad odors from clothes
Step 4. Check and remove items from clothes pockets before washing them
Items like paper towels will disintegrate in the washer and dryer, creating a lot of lint. Be sure to check the clothes pocket and throw away any tissue, cloth, or paper that was in it.
Step 5. Try removing lint from clothes before washing them
If you have a lot of lint on your clothes, try removing them with a lint roller before putting them in the washing machine. If you don't clean it, the lint will spread to other clothes.
Step 6. Clean the inside of your washing machine after washing lint-free clothes
Every time you finish washing lint-free clothes, wipe the inside of the washing machine with a towel. Otherwise, the lint left in the washing machine will stick to the clothes you wash next.
Step 7. Shake the clothes after washing, before putting them in the dryer
Pick up your clothes one at a time, then shake them a bit before you put them back in. This will help loosen the lint that has stuck to the fabric during washing.
Step 8. Remember to put the dryer sheet in the dryer
You only need half a sheet for a small amount of clothing, and a full sheet for a moderate amount of clothing. These sheets can reduce static electricity, which causes fibers to stick to clothes.
Step 9. Clean the lint catcher in the dryer after each time you finish drying the clothes
When you open the dryer, there should be some sort of drawer inside the door, or inside the machine. Take this drawer out if you can, and throw the lint in it in the trash. However, if this drawer cannot be removed, lift the lint with your finger and throw it away. If not cleaned, the lint in the drawer will stick to your clothes the next time they dry.
Step 10. Dry your clothes
There is a lot of lint in the dryer, and if it's not clean, it will spread the lint all over your clothes. Drying clothes in the open air can reduce the adhering fibers. Wind can also release lint from clothing. You can dry clothes using ropes or a drying rack.
Sunlight and fresh air can also kill odor-causing bacteria, so your clothes will smell nice and fresh
Warning
- You should always test abrasives, such as pumice stone, razors, and dishwashing sponges in a hidden area first. If you think it's damaging the fabric, switch to a gentler option, such as using adhesive.
- If you've tried all of the methods suggested in this article, but you still have lint stuck to your clothes, it's a good idea to take your clothes to the laundromat for professional cleaning.
