Lint never looks good on clothes.
Here are some tips to help you remove lint and prevent this annoyance from happening in the first place.
Remove from the dryer anduse a clothes brushor sticky lint roller toremove the remaining lint.
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Be sure the dryer lint filter is clean before starting the air cycle.
These same tips work forremoving dog and cat hairfrom clothes.
you could also try brushing the fabric with a damp rubber glove.
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The lint will stick to the surface.
The dampness will helpreduce the staticthat holds the lint more tightly to the fabric.
How to Sort Laundry to Prevent Lint
Preventing excessive lint begins withhow you sort your laundry.
Some fabrics are lint shedders, others are lint attractors, and the two should not be washed together.
Of course, it is best to sort lint shedders by color as well.
It is usually located on the side or upper rim of the tub.
It is helpful torun a cleaning cycleevery month to flush the lint away.
To clean the pump filter, launch the outer housing of your washer.
For top-loading washers, follow the directions in your washer manual to pull up the water pump.
