Is your comfy hoodie covered in fuzz balls? That is just from friction but it doesn’t mean the clothes are trash. You can totally fix this at home with simple tricks. It won’t cost much money at all and your clothes will look great. Just take your time so you do not rip the fabric.
Use A Disposable Razor
A clean and sharp disposable razor is one of the easiest ways to shave off those stubborn pills from flat fabrics. Just pull the fabric tight and use short light strokes to gently scrape the fuzz away without cutting into the threads.
Try An Electric Fabric Shaver
These little battery-operated gadgets are specifically made to trim away pills safely while protecting the rest of your garment. They have a mesh screen that catches the fuzz but keeps the blade away from the actual fabric so you do not get any accidental holes.
Scrape With A Pumice Stone
A pumice stone that you usually use for your feet works surprisingly well on heavy wool coats and thicker sweaters. You just rub the stone over the pilled areas in a circular motion and the rough texture will grab the fuzz balls and pull them right off.
Brush With A Fine Tooth Comb
If you have a fine-tooth comb or even a special sweater comb you can gently run it over the surface of the knit. The tiny teeth catch the little balls of lint and lift them away which works great for more delicate items like cashmere.
Rub With A Velcro Strip
Use the scratchy side of a Velcro strip to pull fuzz off tough clothes like fleece. Don’t do this on thin shirts though, because the Velcro might pull a thread and ruin everything.
Snipping With Small Scissors
Got big lint balls? Just snip them with embroidery scissors. It takes a bit more work but you won’t pull on the strings and cause a giant mess or rip a hole in it.
Sanding With A Scouring Pad
A brand new and dry green scouring pad from your kitchen can actually work wonders on pills if you are very gentle. Lightly brush the surface in one direction and the abrasive side will catch the lint while leaving the smooth fabric alone.
Tape For Loose Fuzz
Sometimes it is just hair or lint on your shirt. Wrap some tape on your hand and tap the spot. It picks up the junk so you don’t have to scrape the fabric.
Wash Your Clothes Inside Out
Whenever you wash your clothes, flip them inside out before laundry day. It prevents the fabric from hitting other clothes. This keeps the front of your shirts smooth and fresh so they do not get ruined in the machine.
Use A Gentle Laundry Cycle
Using the delicate cycle and a liquid fabric softener can help lubricate the fibers so they do not break and tangle into pills. Avoiding the hot dryer and air-drying your sweaters is another great way to keep those annoying fuzz balls from ever showing up.
