The lint balls arepills of broken fabric fibersthat attract lint each time you wear or wash your clothes.
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Keep the garment flat and move the shaver over the surface.
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Start with light pressure and gradually increase the pressure or adjust the blade height to capture every lint ball.
Using this method takes longer and requires more concentration to prevent accidental cuts andsnagsto the fabric.
If you have only a few lint balls, you could shave or clip them off.
Using a Safety Razor
Lay the garment on a firm, flat surface and hold it taut.
Start at the top and work in a downward motion.
Place the razor against the surface of the fabric and work in slow, easy strokes.
Apply light pressure and increase it slightly if the lint balls are heavy.
Use alint roller or sticky tapeto collect the lint that has been removed.
Using Small Scissors
Lay the garment flat and hold it taut.
Slowly and carefully snip away each lint ball close to the surface of the fabric.
Be sure your scissors are very sharp and parallel to the surface of the fabric.
Use a lint roller or sticky tape to collect the lint balls that have been removed.
Place the garment flat and work from the top to the bottom.
Change to a fresh sticky sheet often.
