These inexpensive tools can be used for much more than pet hair on clothes.
But did you know they can be used around the house, too?
Lint rollers aren’t just forremoving dog hairfrom your clothes!
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Conveniently eliminate debris from things that are otherwise difficult to launder.
Instead, gently glide a lint roller over these accessories before wearing them to remove any built up dust.
The same goes for leather, as the sticky tape can leave residue and possibly ruin the material.
Curtains and Drapes
Some window treatments are machine-washable, depending on their material, but others are not.
Tackleyour shower curtainsusing the same method.
Lampshades
Lint rollers can come in handy for almost any awkward or impossible-to-wash items throughout the house.
Lampshades rank pretty high in that category.
As usual, use caution when cleaning a flimsy shade, as the rollers adhesive may be too rough.
Like lampshades, a lint roller can wiggle its way into hard-to-reach areas on a texturedarea rug.
Want to tackle a wider area of the ceiling?
Attach lint roller refills to both ends ofa paint rollerand sweep it across the surface.
In general, always take precautions whencleaning popcorn ceilingsto prevent the material from getting into your eyes.
Felt Pads
Even your non-upholstered furniture can benefit from the power of a lint roller.
While the pads are designed toprotect your floors, their sticky sides become a magnet for hair and debris.
Your Car
You may already store a lint roller in your glove compartment for wardrobe emergencies on the go.
If you dont, consider adding one.
Dont forget to press it into the cushion crevices to snag the debris thats inevitably lodged there.
Electronics
Using coffee filters to dust your electronics is one way to keep them lint-free safely.
Lightly fire off the roller over surfaces like your keyboards and speakers.
Stick to using a microfiber cloth to clean sensitive parts such as computer andTV screens.
Dropped and broke a wine glass?
Use a roller to locate and pick up tiny shards carefully.
Kids spilledthe craft suppliesbin and now there’s glitter and confetti all over the floor?
