Clothing Pills
I thought that perhaps it was our water, as it is somewhat hard, but then I noticed that some of my clothes had pills down the front and back, but not on the sleeves! I've also noticed that some types of clothing/fabric pills faster than others. Is it the brand or the type of fabric used?
Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
Jill
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RE: Clothing Pills
It sounds weird, but actually I use a cheap disposable razor to shave them off. It works great.
Post By Kaldaka (Guest Post)
RE: Clothing Pills
Waaa! I recently splurged and purchased high thread count sheets and after washing them have pilling that feels uncomfortable to lie on! I know it is from mixing various materials together in the wash.
I used to work in a dry cleaners and they actually have a lava-rock like item that we used to lightly run over clothing which pulls and cuts pills off. Can't FIND it available to the public though. Even tried a pumice stone for nails (which is similar to the Dry Cleaner item) but it isn't as effective.
Have tried a clothes shaver, no good. Don't want to give away my sheets but can't sleep on them. Any effective PILL REMOVERS OUT THERE?
Help!
Post By AHA! (Guest Post)
RE: Clothing Pills
I found that if I wash my clothes with towels wash clothes or rags- it causes terrible pills - since not combining them I have saved my clothes.
Post By denise (Guest Post)
RE: Clothing Pills
A couple of things cause "pilling". Yes, cheaper fabrics pill faster or worse than nicer fabrics. (Price is not always indicitave of quality fabrics) Rubbing causes many fabrics to pill. example: sitting in a fabric office chair, you might get pill on the back of your sweater from moving back and forth. Sometimes rubbing together in the washer and dryer contribute to this as well.
BUT, I have discovered a solution. A clothing manufacturer told me to put fabric softener in with my knits when washing to prevent pilling. I have been doing this for about two years now and it seems to work. The cost is offset by not having to replace clothes that look shabby from pilling.
ALSO, it doesn't take very much to accomplish this task...I use about half of the recommended usage on the bottle. Hope this helps
Post By Carmella (Guest Post)
RE: Clothing Pills
Then why, when I washed my sweatshirt, there were pills on both the inside and the outside?
Post By Calihafan (Guest Post)
RE: Clothing Pills
Try turning your items that pill inside out before washing. Notice you never get pills on the inside always the outside.
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