Removing lint: This helps against pilling

Oh no - not on this sweater! Whether it's your favorite sweater, cardigan or wool blanket - everyone is familiar with the small, unsightly pills. Pilling occurs when loose fabric fibers form balls due to friction. Don't pluck them off one by one with your fingers, as this will only loosen new fibers. How to remove fluff correctly!

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Whether light summer sweaters or thick winter items - pilling on clothing, blankets and the like is unsightly!

Removing lint with the lint roller

It is ideal for loose lint deposits that can be easily moved back and forth with the fingers. They simply stick to the lint roller as you move over them.

Easy play with the lint brush

The harder bristle surface removes the coarser particles, while the soft side brushes lint away in no time at all. Important: Do not press the brush too hard, otherwise the fabric will be damaged.

Lint-free with the lint shaver, also known as a pilling shaver

The solution for very stubborn lumps that cannot be removed with a roller or brush. The protruding lumps are shaved off by fine, rotating blades in the appliance. The same rule applies here: do not press too hard - otherwise the soft fabric surface will unfortunately be shaved off too quickly.

Preventing fluff

To avoid having to deal with pilling in future, there are a few things we can do: turn susceptible items of clothing inside out before washing. Also, use the gentle cycle or hand wash more often to prevent excessive friction. And above all: don't put them in the tumble dryer, just leave them to dry in the fresh air.