A simple tool for removing pilling from woolen clothes

How to remove pellets in dry cleaning

It was decided to start the review of accessories for dry cleaning with a material on how the spools are removed in dry cleaning. In the range of companies that sell accessories for dry cleaning, there are several options for products that help remove pilling from clothes.

What is the difference between pellets and pilling?

The spools, cute to the Russian ear, are pronounced in English as pill (pill), they are also called lint (lint). In the professional vocabulary of dry cleaners and laundry workers, the word lint is more common in the instructions for dryers. There, this word means pile and tow. Small particles of fabric fibers that create dust and cover the mechanisms and components of dryers with a layer of dust.

This article will focus on spools and how to eliminate them.

Manual removal of pellets in dry cleaning

Some dry cleaners use the easiest manual way to remove pilling.

With the help of an animal trimming comb, such dry cleaners eliminate pilling on clothes.

Some use folk methods and means of removing pellets from clothes. I saw how a dry-cleaner did work for which they took either 500 or 700 rubles using a disposable machine.

Dry cleaning accessory vendors offer a variety of hand brushes and lint combs for use in dry cleaning.

The most common peel removal brush in the professional environment. These brushes are sold in packs.

Such devices for removing peeling from clothes are bought to work with bulky products with a long nap. This pilling scraper works well with carpets and throws, coats and ponchos. Working with a small knitted product with such a scraper is difficult and risky.

An exotic way to remove pellets by hand

European colleagues successfully use abrasive materials for manual pilling removal. For this, abrasive sponges and sticks are used. Similar emery sticks are used to process suede and sheepskin coats.

Peeling machine. Removal of pellets with a special device

When the market for European accessories for dry cleaners and laundries was just emerging, pilling machines were something very prominent and extremely desirable.

There is a story in the memory of the author of the article, when salesmen who went from door to door and offered Chinese consumer goods demonstrated this miracle of technology. The peeling machine looks attractive. Several heads for trimming spools, a container for collecting lint and threads, an adapter and the ability to work on batteries. All these characteristics are very fond of listing in brochures.

But these exhortations only apply to beginners in dry cleaning. Experienced dry cleaners and dry cleaners have long and successfully used the most effective way to eliminate pilling.

The secret way to remove pellets from dry-cleaning clothes

This method is simple and elegant in nature and essence. To quickly remove pellets from clothes, dry cleaners use ordinary hair clippers. The knives of such machines are easier to maintain, and the motor is designed for a longer period of use. In addition, the absence of rotating knives eliminates the risk of tearing the product.

Working with a hair clipper as a lint remover requires some skill and experience. Experience is a commodity.

Now you know several professional ways to remove pilling in a dry cleaner.Use the method that is convenient for you and may the smooth neck on the products be with you.

How to remove pellets from animal fur clothes

Our pets - cats, dogs, hamsters and other living creatures, demonstrating love for us, leave a lot of hair on clothes that are not so easy to clean. But still, there are several effective ways to help cope with this problem. To clean clothes from small hairs, threads and other small things adhering to it, special brushes for clothes will help, they have stiff bristles directed in one direction, which helps to completely remove pet hair. In addition, to prevent wool from sticking to things, you need to use an antistatic agent.

Another no less effective way is a roller with an adhesive surface, which will help to clean clothes from animal hair. All hair and hair remain on the adhesive tape, you can also use the folk method, for this you need to wrap a plastic bottle with adhesive tape with the sticky side out and use it to clean clothes. The easiest way, when there is nothing at hand, you can moisten your hands with water and run over the contaminated surface, collecting all the fluff and wool, it is advisable to clean the thing in a circular motion.

How to remove puffs from clothes

The appearance of puffs on clothes is fixable. Most often, synthetic fabrics are exposed to them, in such cases, try to get rid of the puff by pulling the fabric with force in different directions. In some cases, steaming the fabric in the place where the puff has formed helps. But to completely remove the puff in order to return things to their previous appearance, you can only use a needle or small pointed nail scissors, but you need to act very carefully.This is done in this way, you pick up the puff from the wrong side of the product and pull it there, while the front side of the product takes on its former appearance.

Puffs occur on clothing due to the fact that one or more threads are "pulled" outward in the form of a loop. Do not rush to throw away the thing, it is better to try to get rid of the defect, because in most cases it can be eliminated.

Silk, satin, nylon fabrics

• They do not have the elasticity described above. In addition, the weaving is very small, it is difficult not only to distribute the threads, but also to make out in general separately. However, getting rid of the "hook" is also possible. First, use a needle with a thin thread threaded through it.
• Where the puff formed, a small hole also formed. Pass a needle and thread through it from the wrong side to the front. Grasp the head of the stretched loop with it, then return the needle to the wrong side through the same hole. The deformed loop will be inside the product.
• On both sides of the deformation, pull the fabric. If necessary, apply force, act with an energetic jerk. The loop will partially “dissolve”. But most likely - not completely (that's why it was necessary to direct it inside the product in order to hide it from view). Finally, smooth the tightening area with a hot iron through damp gauze. So you will mask the "traces of the incident" and achieve the desired result.

How can you quickly remove lumps on fabric at home?

Fast reaction to the appearance of rolled fibers makes it easier to deal with them

It is necessary to regularly review things, special attention should be paid to wool and knitwear. There are several ways to remove pilling, but not all of them are safe for delicate fabrics.

Stationery tape

The adhesive surface effectively removes pet hair from things, it will also cope with small spools.

How to apply:

1. Lay the fabric out on a flat surface.
2. Cut off a piece of tape.
3. Stick it on the damaged area.
4. Rip off in one swift motion.
5. Repeat if necessary.

The method is not suitable for large damage to the tissue structure.

Shaver

The device is dangerous for the things and hands of the hostess, care should be taken when working with them. The method is effective for accessories (hats, gloves) and hosiery.

To remove rolled fibers:

• stretch the material;
• take a used machine (should not be too sharp);
• run them over the damaged area from the bottom to the top.

When moving the tool over the product, it is necessary to stretch the surface to be treated well each time. It is not recommended to cut the pellets with a razor from large items (dresses, cardigans) and knitwear with pile (containing angora, mohair).

Toothbrush

Do not throw away a used toothbrush, it will help to cope with pellets on delicate fabrics.

Instructions for use:

1. Lay out the product on a hard surface.
2. Take a brush with soft bristles.
3. Comb out the rolled particles along the fibers.
4. Pour water into the basin with a temperature of no more than 30 degrees.
5. Add table vinegar.
6. Rinse the item in the solution.
7. Lay flat to dry on a towel.

Treatment with vinegar solution after cleaning will straighten the fibers, returning them softness and fluffiness. Drying must be carried out away from direct ultraviolet rays and electrical appliances, otherwise the product will become hard.

Comb

The method is suitable for removing large pellets from large items or small accessories made of thick woolen thread.

For this you need:

• take a hairbrush with small frequent teeth;
• treat the damaged surface with it in the direction of the fibers;
• collect combed particles from the device.

Treat knitwear with a comb carefully so as not to hook the thread with teeth and not tighten

Abrasives

To get rid of the problem, you will need:

• fine-grained sandpaper (sandpaper),
• hard sponge (new and dry) or a piece of pumice stone.

Abrasives are effective for removing rolled areas on lint-free materials. It is enough to decompose the thing and with gentle movements with the help of devices, clean off everything superfluous.

Sponge, skin and pumice can be replaced with breadcrumbs, the recipe for which is known to every housewife.

Ways to get rid of pellets

You can use the machine from the pellets on clothes, there are also other methods. Some methods are not suitable for all types of fabrics.

special device

The cutter gently removes them from the material. Suitable for knitted, woolen fabrics. Often used for mohair, angora - the most delicate wool options.

The machine allows you to adjust the distance of the knife so as not to spoil the decorative elements of the product. This is the fastest, safest way to remove pills. The device is inexpensive - 300-400 rubles.

Important

If the version of the device does not involve adjusting the length of the knives, it cannot be used on long pile fabrics.

Razor

This quick method is not suitable for delicate, fluffy, thin materials. A razor is used to remove pellets from woolen items without relief. It is necessary to stretch and fix the thing on a horizontal flat surface. The razor is swiped from top to bottom, then from right to left, or vice versa.

For socks, mittens, tights, this method is suitable: put on a thing, shave off the pellets on yourself. The razor is not suitable if the fabric is expensive, delicate. In the presence of puffs, the blade forms a hole in this place.

You can use a blade that fits into a razor. It is taken separately, carefully carried out along the fibers.

Recommended

A disposable machine without a bar of soap is ideal. It is sharp enough that it will not ruin clothes with this strip.

Toothbrush

You will need a brush with soft bristles. They act along the fibers, scratch until the pellets are gone. In this way, they are removed from a sweater made of angora, mohair, cashmere. To give the former fluffiness, the thing is rinsed in a solution of vinegar and water. Dry in a straightened form, away from the sun, heating elements.

Nail scissors

A long monotonous way for assiduous people. Each spool is cut separately. Suitable for getting rid of pellets from pants, other small surface

With careless handling of scissors, a thing can be hopelessly ruined.

To simplify the work, the product is pre-combed with a comb with small teeth. To restore the hairiness of the material, after cutting, the clothes are treated with a soft suede brush.

sticky roller, tape

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With these devices, you can remove the pellets from a T-shirt or from a dress - from any thing. Suitable for recent, soft, small pellets. Scotch tape acts like wax strips:

• attach a piece to the problem surface;
• crumple a little;
• jerk sharply.

It is easier to work with a roller: they are simply driven over the surface of trousers or sweaters. To make such a video with your own hands, it is enough to fix the adhesive tape on a plastic bottle. Large old pellets of large size cannot be removed in this way.

Sandpaper, crackers

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How to get rid of spools: rub the problem area with sandpaper. Only fine-grained paper is allowed.

Instead of sandpaper, a simple cracker is suitable. You need to cut off a piece of bread thicker, dry in the oven (or in the sun) on a clean baking sheet without oil. They wipe the desired area like sandpaper.

Important

With such improvised means, pellets are removed on smooth, lint-free materials, otherwise the clothes will deteriorate forever.

In addition to sandpaper or crackers, pumice stone is used. It is less coarse, suitable for delicate fabrics.

Rough washcloth, dish sponge

You will need the back of a dish sponge or a hard washcloth. Wipe the product along the fibers of the fabric so as not to spoil the thing. Suitable for use at home, if there are few pellets, they are soft, small. It is recommended to use a new dry washcloth.

Dry cleaning

Ideal when you have money but no time. Professionals will do all the work quickly, without problems. In addition to getting rid of the pellets, the product will be treated with a preventive agent. This includes outerwear, expensive woolen items: angora, mohair, cashmere, alpaca.

It is better not to try to remove the pellets from a cashmere coat or angora blouse yourself. You shouldn't run to the dry cleaners with a sheet or a T-shirt, but it's not a pity to spend money on cleaning an expensive item.

other methods

How to get rid of spools:

• Comb with small teeth, densely spaced. They comb through a thing with large spools, most remain on the comb.
• Use a band-aid if you don't have tape. The patch should be very sticky. Insulating tape will do.

Wash the item by hand with shampoo, use hair balm when rinsing. After a few washes, the spools will go away.

These methods will help if you pay attention to the appearance of pellets in time.

Helpful Hints

• When using the needle method, it is not recommended to cut the tail of the protruding thread. This can cause arrows or holes to appear, which will completely spoil the attractive appearance of the product.
• It is generally better to refuse the use of scissors in the process of eliminating hooks. Trimming a protruding thread will worsen the situation.
• After carrying out the elimination process, it is recommended to steam the product a little with an iron with a mode suitable for the fabric. This will smooth the fabric, and finally eliminate the place of deformation.
• For a more secure fixation when removing a puff on a knitted product, you can carefully hem the loop with a needle and threads that match the color scheme.
• If puffs appear from washing, it is better to refrain until the defects are eliminated. During the washing process, a protruding thread may finally unravel. This will result in holes or rips in the pants.
• Using a special delicate wash mode will avoid the appearance of unpleasant loops.
• Claw marks are almost impossible to remove at home. In this situation, it is better to contact a specialized studio.

Reference: The above methods and tips can be used for any wardrobe item.

Prevention

Having dealt with the causes, as well as with the methods for eliminating the problem, it is worth saying that there are ways that prevent the occurrence of pellets on clothes.

Wash, iron and dry clothes properly

The following tips will help protect your favorite wardrobe.

Take into account the recommendations of the clothing manufacturer when following the care instructions.
It is undesirable to carry out washing in hot water and at high temperature.
When buying a washing powder or gel, do not rely on universal products.
Ironing and drying are also carried out according to the instructions on the label for the item.
There is a rather interesting recommendation: a new sweater can be sent for 10 hours in the freezer. After the thing is sent to warm water until completely thawed

These manipulations will not only prevent the formation of pellets, but also make the prickly sweater softer.
Try to use conditioner with every wash.

Washing in hot water is allowed in exceptional cases.

Carefulness when working with knitwear or wool

Knitwear and wool are capricious fabrics, with their own characteristics. They can not be rubbed during washing, and even more so twisted. Drying is carried out on a horizontal surface, a fabric base is placed under the thing, which would absorb moisture. Thus, the thing at the time of drying will not stretch. Also, do not soak such fabrics.As soon as you notice that skewers have begun to form, it is worth eliminating them immediately.

Special products for delicate fabrics

For washing delicate fabrics, and also in order to avoid the appearance of lumps on your favorite dress, you should give preference to powders labeled "softening fabric fibers."

wear carefully

Careful wear of things also contributes to the duration of their "life". If you notice that when the fabric comes into contact with other items of clothing, it coughs, you should avoid wearing them together.

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Spools can ruin the look of any thing. Their presence makes the image untidy. With them, clothes look old, worn, cheap.

Fabric fibers do not always roll down after long wear. Often this happens after the first wash or a walk in a new thing. Neither products of well-known manufacturers, nor cheap products are immune from such a problem.

In order not only to put the material in order, but also to avoid its repeated rolling, it is worth understanding the causes of the problem:

1. Natural material. Fabrics without synthetic fibers often wear out faster than textiles with synthetic fibers.
2. Friction. In areas that are under the influence of constant friction, pellets form much faster. Usually they are found in the area of ​​​​the armpits, on the collar, sleeves, bends of the elbows, in the region of the buttocks. Clothing that acts as the first layer (which is worn under a jacket or jacket) wears out faster, as it constantly rubs against other fabric.
3. Pile materials. The pile rolls up very quickly, but it is much easier and safer to remove the pellets from it.
4. Loose fabric structure.Fabrics with loosely twisted threads wear out faster. Parts of the fibers are pulled out of them. This can be both a factory defect and a feature of the production of the material.
5. Wrong care. Clothing wear is facilitated by washing in too hot or hard water, the use of aggressive detergents, machine washing on the wrong cycle.
6. Too intense pressing. This applies to both machine spinning at high speeds, and excessive twisting of materials by hand.
7. Ironing. Some fabrics should not be ironed at too high a temperature.
8. Incorrect storage. Particularly delicate fabrics wear out even when in contact with other coarser materials.

Methods for removing pellets

You can remove the spools yourself in several ways.

It is easy to quickly care for different types of fabrics using a machine. The wide blade handles a large surface.

Shaver to remove

This is a special device that runs on batteries or mains. Problem areas on woolen, knitted and knitted clothes are processed in a circular motion.

For cleaning mohair things, machines with the ability to adjust the height of the blade are designed.

improvised means

You can effectively clean things at home without using a machine. The following methods are considered valid:

Scissors

The best option is nail scissors. But this method is very slow and laborious. Carefully cut off small lumps of thread from jackets and sweaters, otherwise the fabric may be damaged.

The spools must be cut one at a time and as far as possible from the base.

Razor

The sequence of work is as follows:

• strongly stretch the treated area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe tissue;
• directing the blade from the bottom up, shave off the pellets.

This method is not recommended for wool, mohair, angora, cashmere, patterned fabrics and expensive outerwear such as coats. The blade can pull out the fiber, which will then be difficult to remove. But a razor is great for cleaning hats, tights, and socks.

Toothbrush

The method is suitable for working with products made from natural materials. It can be used to remove pilling from the coat, but the pile must be soft. You can also use a toothbrush to remove clumps of thread from delicate fabrics. For this you should:

• take a soft brush;
• movements to make along the fibers;
• soak the item in a solution of water with vinegar (1: 1) for 30 minutes to restore fluffiness;
• dry on a towel away from sources of heat and sunlight.

Comb

Large lumps can be easily and quickly removed with a comb. It should have thick teeth.

To remove the pellets, you should run it over the fabric so that they get stuck between the teeth, and then cut off the lumps with scissors.

Sandpaper

You can remove rolled lumps with sandpaper, but you can not use coarse-grained. A sheet of paper must be passed over the surface of the fabric with pellets. You need to do this several times to completely remove the lumps.

This method is suitable for cleaning pants and dresses.

Scotch

Sticky tape is used for wool and knitwear. The method is only suitable for fresh spools.

It is necessary to apply adhesive tape to the problem area, smooth it and press it with your hands. Then, with a sharp movement, remove it.

A textile fastener has a similar principle of operation. You can purchase a special roller for cleaning clothes from hair. It has a sticky part and removes pellets well.

The need to remove the pellets from the coat becomes urgent after two to three weeks of regular wear. Even the most solid fabric is unable to get rid of this problem.

Experienced housewives have accumulated more than a dozen ways to get rid of unsightly lumps on the coat. There are among them, obviously, ineffective, but there are very good ones, however, it is not so easy to choose the most effective one. Some deal with large wear defects, others with small ones. Choosing the appropriate option, you will have to take into account the characteristics of the fabric, for example, the presence or absence of pile, its length

In addition, it is important to consider the size of the coat, the risk of damage. The best method is probably the one that minimizes the risk of damage while keeping the material as clean as possible.

The easiest way

The easiest option for cleaning a coat from pilling can be considered the use of a toothbrush. Removal can be done with an old brush, the fabric is processed along the fibers until the problem is completely eliminated. There is one limitation, this technique will only be effective for materials with a long pile.

For those who have a small reserve of free money, the best and easiest way to remove the spools is with a machine designed specifically for self-cleaning. It provides the ability to adjust the height of the knives, this guarantees reliable protection against damage, allows you to process coat fabric with a complex surface. Other advantages include saving time, the versatility of the method.

How to keep the beauty of things for a long time?

Proper care plays an important role:

1. Before washing, carefully study the icons on the clothing label. Follow these instructions, wash the item at the correct temperature. Wring out and dry, as the manufacturers advise. Each material requires the right attitude. Table of symbols at the bottom of the article.
2. Knitwear is carefully washed by hand or in a washing machine on a “delicate” mode. During the washing process, you do not need to rub, just gently squeeze and release, the pile falls off from friction, and the thing is deformed, the same thing happens with improper drying. Dry knitted items horizontally, spreading out on fabrics. If your elbows and knees are stretched on a knitted suit, just hold the product over the steam for several minutes.
3. Nylon and nylon things are not wrung out at all - after a “delicate” wash they are dried by spreading them on a towel.
4. Wool does not like temperature changes, so wash sweaters, gloves, skirts at a temperature not exceeding 40 degrees, squeeze lightly and dry horizontally. The pellets should not be cut off, it is better to use a special brush or roller to care for woolen products.
5. For washing knitted and woolen items, use liquid detergents and fabric softeners, this can significantly extend the life of clothes. If such a product is not at hand, use a regular shampoo.
6. Often, spools form from rubbing: under the arms, on the shoulder where the belt of the bag is located, woolen things do not like to be worn under outerwear, try to avoid abrasion. Wash items inside out.
7. Dry delicate fabrics in the open air, the breeze blows the fabric and straightens the fibers naturally, but spinning in the washing machine often does not benefit the appearance of fleecy fabrics.
8. During the last rinse, add a spoonful of glycerin to the water, and the pile will become soft and silky.
9. To make your thing that has lost its brightness of colors again become like new, rinse it in water with the addition of vinegar. A tablespoon of salt, the same amount of vinegar is dissolved in 5 liters of water, this composition refreshes the colors and removes all unpleasant odors. The same composition is used in order to wash faded things.

How to remove spools?

There are several ways to remove pellets. All of them come down to cutting or tearing off the hated "balls".

Pill removal machine

A special electrical device, somewhat reminiscent of an electric razor with a large grid, which can be powered by an outlet and a battery. It has a knife adjuster, which allows you to change their height and not touch the fibers and decor, such as sequins. The pellets are collected in a special container, so the knives and the device itself do not have to be cleaned.

If the machine does not have a regulator, then it should be used very carefully so as not to cut the fabric. The device is inexpensive and easy to use, but cheap models quickly fail.

Razor and scissors

The principle is the same as that of the machine, only you have to work manually

It is best to use a used razor with blunt blades so as not to damage the thing by negligence. Shave the pellets with a machine in the direction from the bottom up, periodically cleaning it

It is more convenient to work in pairs: one holds the fabric, slightly pulling it, the other “shaves”.

Cleans quickly and effectively, but requires care. Even a dull blade can damage the fibers of the threads or cut off the decor. Suitable for socks, hats, tights and any other smooth products without a relief pattern.Not recommended for use on mohair and angora.

You can also cut the spools with scissors. This is the most laborious method of all. Each spool will have to be removed separately.

Tape or adhesive tape

Suitable only for the initial appearance of pellets. The adhesive tape or patch is tightly applied to the desired area, and then abruptly comes off. The procedure can be repeated several times. This method does not give 100% results. For greater effect, you need to choose the most sticky tape.

Alternatively, you can try to clean the clothes from the pills with a cleansing sticky roller. It gives a smaller effect, but will pick up dust and pet hair well.

Peeling brush

There is a special brush for removing pills, which is called the “peeling brush”. The name is unusual, but fully reflects the essence of the process. It perfectly removes signs of wear and does not damage the product. Brush through clothes in one direction from top to bottom.

Outwardly, it does not look like a brush with a pile. You can buy it at craft stores.

Toothbrush

Suitable for whimsical mohair, cashmere, angora and other soft products, including those with a long pile. Anything that can't be "shaved" can be brushed with a soft toothbrush.

The brush should be directed along the fibers without strong pressure. The method is laborious, but more gentle for woolen things. If the operating conditions allow, then after cleaning the jacket can be soaked in warm water with the addition of vinegar. The fibers will fluff up, and the appearance itself will improve.

Sandpaper and dish sponge

Fine-grained sandpaper is required for cleaning. Clean in the same way as with a razor, from the bottom up.You need to work carefully, otherwise scuffs will appear, and holes will appear in place of damaged fibers. Yes, and the pellets themselves will form more.

The sponge for dishes acts softer. Only a new, always dry, hard side should be used. Used for delicate fabrics.

Bread crackers

There are two ways to use. In the first, the spools are cleaned with a cracker in the same way as with a sponge for dishes. The second method uses bread crumbs. They are crumbled into fabric and rolled. But then you have to clean the thing already from them.

fine comb

The wool product is combed in the direction of the fibers. The pellets get stuck between the teeth and come off. This express method is suitable when there are no other means at hand. Small pellets are then removed with adhesive tape or adhesive tape.