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Has your carpet started to bobble? Are the well-used areas of your carpet starting to pill and look worn?
If they are, we have just the right guide to help you choose the right lint remover to remove those ugly bobbles from your carpet.
In this guide we’ll help you:
We have outlined below a few of the best options for you to choose from for both manual and electric variations:
With over 15,000 reviews and a 4-star rating on Amazon, the Gleener Fabric Shaver and Lint Remover is one the most popular devices on the market.
Whilst it is manual the Gleener is probably the best lint brush on the market with 3 interchangeable edges which cater for different fabric types including cashmere, wool, cotton, fleece, acrylic, rayon and polyester.
One of the major advantages of the Gleener Lint Remover is that it’s gentle on fabrics due to it not having batteries or a power supply or blades. This is particularly important when trying to remove lint from natural and delicate fabrics such as lambs wool, cashmere and merino.
Whilst this manual lint remover is on the basic end of the scale it does a great job of removing lint and provides great value. It does require a bit of effort, but the time and effort you put in does result in a nicely rejuvenated garment.
One of the most popular and highly related lint removers on the market with over 60,000 5-star reviews on Amazon, this particular model is a great all-rounder and super-easy to use. Recommended for those looking for a well-known brand to help keep that favourite jumper looking great!
We have a more detailed Philips GC026 fabric shaver review if you’re interested in a more detailed look.
Whilst at the top of the market price-wise, the Mach5 from Mugensa is one of the most powerful and efficient fabric shavers available today. With over 3 hours of shaving time on a single full charge and with 5-speed settings, that are adjustable depending on the fabric being shaved, this is a fantastic option for anyone looking to efficiently remove pilling from clothes, sofas or even carpets.
A well-rated and reviewed lint remover on Amazon. An innovative dual-faced design and powerful 2-speed motor allow this fabric shaver to be used on all fabric types.
Lint is the common term used to describe small accumulations of fabric that appear on the surface of clothes, fabrics and upholstery. More often than not, these small lints or bobbles appear during the course of normal wear and are common on most fabrics including cotton, wool and synthetic fabrics. We have a detailed guide on what is lint and how to prevent it from happening if you're interested in finding out more.
It is inevitable that fabrics pill, particular when in well-used areas and this is no different with carpets. Some carpets and often those with longer weaves or loop piles will pill, often leaving ugly lint balls or fuzz on the surface.
More often than not, lint balls will appear in doorways or well-trafficked areas of your carpet.
There are two main types of lint remover: electric and manual.
An electric lint remover or lint shaver is a small electronic device that uses a rotating blade to remove lint and bobbles from fabric. Electric line removers are primarily used on clothing, typically sweaters, sweatshirts, and other clothing made from wool, cashmere or angora.
Think of an electric lint remover as an electric razor for your clothes except instead of cutting off hair, it removes fuzz, lint, loose threads and pilling from cloth. They can be used on almost any knit fabric including cashmere, angora and merino wool.
There are a number of manual ways to remove lint from fabrics, but one the most recognisable is a small manual device which normally has a small wooden handle with sharp blades on a metal frame. The blades remove lint when firmly rubbed over a garment.
You can also use a lint roller which is a manual device that has a sticky roller which pulls off lint from garments when rubbed over the fabric.
Yes, they definitely work and do a great job of rejuvenating clothes! However, and as good a job as they can do, worn clothes will always be worn clothes - don’t be put off though as you can definitely elongate the life of your favourite jumper with a relatively cheap device.
When looking for a lint remover there are a few additional features over and above the basic pill removal that can really make your life easier:
Lint removers come in three main varieties; battery-powered, rechargeable, normally via a USB cable and AC power.
The AC versions have the benefit of constant power but aren’t very portable and there is the obvious limitation of reach of the cable itself.
The battery-powered versions have the advantage of being portable, but you obviously need to remember to change the batteries or at least have some batteries on hand should they run out of charge midway through a job.
The rechargeable option offers a relatively good middle ground, but always remember to charge the device after using it so you don’t have the annoyance of it running out of power halfway through debobbling a jumper. Most USB rechargeable devices can be used for around an hour before losing charge.
We hope you've enjoyed our guide to the best fabric shavers for carpets. For a small investment in time and money a good quality fabric shaver can have a real impact on your carper and can certainly keep it looking better for longer.
If you're looking for other fabric care content, take a look at some of our other guides:
The Best Lint Removers available today
The Best Lint Removers for Cotton Clothes
If used correctly, you shouldn’t damage your clothes. But, for more delicate fabrics such as wool or cashmere be careful not to get too vigorous with how you run the shaver over the surface of your garment as they can snag and pull the threads.
One of the best ways to make sure a lint remover is suitable for a particular item is to try it on a small section of the garment first.
Yes, a lint remover can be used on all fabric types that might pill or bobble. They are also safe to use on upholstery, curtains and carpets.
A lint remover is designed with safety in mind and whilst they do have sharp blades, the blades are positioned behind a safety cover. As a result, and providing you use the device according to the manufacturer’s instructions, you certainly shouldn’t hurt yourself.
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