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5 Hacks To Remove Lint From Sweaters This Winter

Tired of throwing out your favourite sweaters because of lint? Use these simple yet effective hacks to remove lint from sweaters to save your wardrobe and your pocket!
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Updated:- 2025-11-08, 03:39 IST

Hacks To Remove Lint From Sweaters: With cold winds, fog in the air and those lazy mornings where you take an extra five minutes to sleep in, all this means that winter is here! After a harsh summer with crazy weather, with the start of November, we welcome the winter season with open arms. With this cold weather, you get a chance to wear your winter wardrobe out. From jackets to hoodies to sweaters, winter wardrobe staples are way superior to summer clothes. While we all love winter apparel, the lint on our favourite sweaters? Not so much. This year, instead of throwing out your favourite sweater, just remove the lint from it. Let’s dive into the best hacks to remove lint from sweaters this winter! 

Best Hacks To Remove Lint From Sweaters

With the winter season beginning, many people are slowly transitioning into their winter wardrobe. Everyone’s super excited to wear their favourite pieces out and about, but lint on your sweater can quickly snatch that feeling away. Try these simple yet effective hacks to remove lint from sweaters to save your wardrobe and your pocket!

  • Masking Tape: Time to dig through all the stationery at your house to find a roll of masking tape. This is one of the easiest ways to remove lint from your sweaters this winter. Take a small piece of masking tape and use the sticky tape to get rid of all the lint from your sweater.      masking tape to remove lint                Don't Miss: 6 Hair Care Mistakes You’re Making This Winter, According to Expert

  • Velcro: Get some Velcro and cut it into a piece that is about the same width as your hand. Find the rough side of this Velcro and start and start rubbing it downward against the garment.                                                

  • Electric Lint Shaver: The best and safest hack you can use to remove lint from your sweaters is investing in an electric lint shaver. This one-time investment will last you many winters and even save money from your pocket.  electric lint shaver

  • Shaving Razor: When lint is stuck super deep into your sweater and refuses to get removed, it's time to go in with a razor. Take your shaving razor and place it near the top of the garment. Gently drag the razor down the fabric a few inches. Lift it off and tap off any excess lint.                                                                                                    

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  • Damp Sponge: When all fails, get a damp sponge to get rid of that lint. Wet a sponge with water, and squeeze it to get rid of the excess water. Gently rub the rough side of the sponge or scouring pad against the fabric, and be sure to use downward strokes. 

This winter, don’t cry over your sweaters with lint; instead, use these hacks to make your favourite pieces perfect again. Try these simple yet effective hacks to remove lint from sweaters to save your wardrobe and your pocket!

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