Q&A for How to Remove Lint from Clothes

Use a bristle brush, which will remove most of the tissue. Do this while it is dry. Shake the jumper, then put it into the washing machine.

You can purchase brushes at almost every dollar store or convenience store.

It works on about 80%-90% of the pill balls. It is particularly effective on synthetic materials like polyester sweaters and cheap T-shirts, as well as on sweatshirts. Do not use on bumpy surfaces such as terry cloth or Irish cable knit sweaters, as it could damage the material.

Lint rollers can help. Wash the sweater by itself and pull out any leftover chips from the fabric and the washer, then dry as normal.

No. It will not remove all lint. Some cleaners will take the time to remove lint, but not all will. There are cleaners that simply will not put in the effort, others will either up-charge for removal and some will try to sell you one of a variety of manual lint removers. You should purchase a fuzz removal brick (not pumice) or other lint removers from a fabric store or online.

I have the exact same problem. The best method is a lint roller or boxing/scotch tape.

It won't prevent it, but most of it will then be on the inside, where it can't be seen.

Try using a lint roller or very sticky tape and the methods above. They will work just fine for a different-colored fabric.

Its does get damaged sometimes when you overdo it. Be sure to exercise caution.

Use any of the methods above. Try using a lint roller or tape. If there its too much, you can usually just pick them out; select a good TV show, sit down and get picking while watching!

Use a razor blade to carefully go across it, once you have placed it on a flat surface. You can also use a tooth comb.