by Cortney R.
Member since:
August 28, 2006

I Can't Figure This Out

January 02, 2009 12:51 AM EST
views: 91 | rating: 10/10 (18 votes) | comments: 32

This is getting on my very last nerve.  I can't for the life of me figure out how to keep my clothes from getting lint on them.  I especially have this problem with socks and dark t-shirts.  I have tried everything that I can to keep this from happening and can't seem to find anything that works.  It makes clothes that have just been washed look deirty almost.  Does anyone have any ideas on what I can do cause this is getting on my nerves?

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Comments: 32

Janet "Jax" B. Jan 2, 2009, 12:55am EST
Dog and people hair on fleece...it's driving me nuts...
Sophie S. Jan 2, 2009, 1:42am EST
I go through several lint brushes, the sticky kind and I have a good one that I use to brush my coats with. It is the only way I know to keep lint off things.

Jax- for the hair through in a couple old pantyhose when it goes into the dryer. Works like a charm!
Janet "Jax" B. Jan 2, 2009, 1:49am EST
Thanks Sophie....it only seems to be MY CLOTHES that gathers hair.
Cortney R. Jan 2, 2009, 3:20am EST
I will have to try and find a lint brush somewhere, as long as it's not expensive. That's also a good idea for the dog hair cause I have that problem also.
Dena Straughn Jan 2, 2009, 3:21am EST
Just dropping in to wish you a wonderful new year filled with God's blessing and hope and great love!
Kim M. Jan 2, 2009, 9:27am EST
this may sound silly but do you separate you colors from the whites when you wash them? I have to wash my work uniforms almost by them selves because even with other colors the same the different fabrics transfer lint to them.
Kim M. Jan 2, 2009, 9:36am EST
They do sell inexpensive lint roller in Family Dollar or any other Dollar store.
Nana to Seven Cutiepies Jan 2, 2009, 9:55am EST
Sounds like you may need a fabric softner sheet or liquid fabric softner in the rinse, maybe your clothes have too much static? Also I agree with the sticky roller lint thingies. I have a small one that I keep in my purse and some large ones around the house. We have two cats so pet hair is a constant.
Linda T. Jan 2, 2009, 12:09pm EST
you might try switching detergents. Some of the cheaper ones do not seem to clean as well.
Debra C. Jan 2, 2009, 1:41pm EST
Maybe you're just an electric personality!

But seriously, if standard fabric softener doesn't work, Febreeze and Downy both have wrinkle release sprays. ClingFree has had a static release spray as well. I've used the Downy spray on a few things that seem to pick up a lot of lint or pet hair and the amount seems to be greatly minimized.

There are also some fabrics that tend to attract more lint and hair. It may be a price to pay for comfort.
Sarah (I want points) Jan 2, 2009, 3:46pm EST
I don't know. Wish I could help you. Invest in a good quality lint brush??
CyberGwen ! Jan 2, 2009, 6:54pm EST
I have the same problem with my wool coats. The only thing that helps those is carrying the lint brush with me. I guess that I shed a lot of hair!
Cortney R. Jan 2, 2009, 10:10pm EST
I guess that I will have to seek out a lint brush somewhere.
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Sorry, I have no idea. I'm a lint magnet. I just use the lint roller a lot.
Becca J. Jan 3, 2009, 7:40pm EST
Around here a lint brush is a MUST!!
As for the little lint balls, I had to sort better, lol
So now the stuff that is prone to lint ball washes separately.
Becca J. Jan 3, 2009, 7:41pm EST
I wash black sock with colored tshirts.
White socks go in with other underthings
donna h. Jan 4, 2009, 1:51am EST
I sort also
Jodie B. Jan 4, 2009, 2:49pm EST
I buy the lint rollers at Walgreens, they are usually $1 each for the cheap ones. For the "bigger" lint pieces, I have a battery-operated lint shaver thing.
The Red Headed Witch of Gather G. Jan 4, 2009, 3:37pm EST
I use lint rollers & they also have these lint balls you put in your dryer to help.
Kimmie X. Jan 6, 2009, 1:47am EST
this will go down in history along the black hole that sucks up only one sock!!!!!! makes me nuts... when you get an answer pass it on...
DIANE D. Jan 9, 2009, 7:48am EST
Do you wash them seperate?
Angela <:3---}~~~~ M. Jan 9, 2009, 7:52am EST
ya make sure you do not get a wash cloth or a towel in with dark clothing because that will ruin them
Digital Diva S. Jan 12, 2009, 7:54am EST
I don't have that problem and can't help
APE 131313 Jan 12, 2009, 8:05pm EST
Pay special attention to what you put in the washer................and rinse the lint filter with HOT water to make sure it is letting air thru......... often the filters are clogged.

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Sandra L. Jan 12, 2009, 9:05pm EST
I only wash towels and wash cloths with other towels and wash cloths. Same goes for jeans and t-shirts. Anything fuzzy will get fuzz on other stuff so if you are going to do fleece, do a load of like-colored fleece with nothing else. This really helps us a lot.
Lin B. Feb 1, 2009, 8:19am EST
Blessings ((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))
JoAnn C. Feb 4, 2009, 9:45pm EST
lint drives me crazy
Linda M. Feb 14, 2009, 2:41pm EST
Tape is also good for removing lint
Jim Ross Feb 25, 2009, 1:16am EST
I enjoyed reading all the answers you got, Cortney.
Joseph Breunig Mar 1, 2009, 10:40am EST
Do you clean the dryer's lint screen? Sometimes, people do forget. --Joe
Netty B. Apr 11, 2009, 11:00am EDT
~THE JOKER SENT ME~

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