Removing fluff from trousers

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Nathaniel_Essex
Nathaniel_Essex Posts: 159 Forumite
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I have cotton chinos which attracted a lot of fluff. I have used a lint brush but that is largely ineffective; I used an entire role to remove about 1/4 of the fluff. Stuck it in the washing machine and they had no affect.

Any tips?

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  • AndyMc.....
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    Tape......
  • VfM4meplse
    VfM4meplse Posts: 34,269 Forumite
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    Nathaniel_Essex wrote: »
    I have cotton chinos which attracted a lot of fluff. I have used a lint brush but that is largely ineffective; I used an entire role to remove about 1/4 of the fluff. Stuck it in the washing machine and they had no affect.

    Any tips?
    AndyMc..... wrote: »
    Tape......
    Roll indicates that the lint brush was of the sticky-tape variety.

    I'm wondering if a quick session in the tumble-dryer might help? Static might actuallly have aa useful function beyond science lessons.
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    Ive got cats that shed like crazy and lint rollers get it off in no time for me, what kind of fluff are you attracting? !!!55357;!!!56834;

    Have you tried cleaning the lint roller / ripping new sheets off it? Or a traditional clothes brush?
  • Nathaniel_Essex
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    ashe wrote: »
    Ive got cats that shed like crazy and lint rollers get it off in no time for me, what kind of fluff are you attracting? !!!55357;!!!56834;

    Have you tried cleaning the lint roller / ripping new sheets off it? Or a traditional clothes brush?
    Yes.

    Main reason I have asked for alternative tips is because it's seemingly stuck to the trousers. Even went I use the tape roll, there are still many specs to a point when I wear them outside, they look terrible.

    I thought they may be a trick to remove them through some kind of static trick like a previous user suggested.
  • tori.k
    tori.k Posts: 3,592 Forumite
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    Try the slightly damp rubber gloves rubbing trick, make sure you wash them inside out, I have this with a pair of DH work trousers so I hand wash them alone and air dry as everything seems to stick to them if i stick them in the washer.
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    This type of roller works brilliantly https://smile.amazon.co.uk/wowgo-Roller-Reusable-Remover-Washable/dp/B0744CQWQZ/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1526661294&sr=8-7&keywords=sticky+roller&dpID=41b0w8AqfdL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
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