No matter how careful you are, some clothes will just start pilling. And those tiny stuck-on collections of fluff can ruin an otherwise perfectly wearable piece of clothing. If you want to get rid of pilling quickly and easily I might know just the thing!
Normally I would shudder at the thought of anything that touts its disposability, but for removing pilling, nothing seems to work as effectively as a disposable razor. I keep one on my laundry shelf and pull it down whenever I need to clean off a shirt or jumper. Depending how you store it and how often you use it, the same razor can last for years.
To clean pilling off your clothes just spread the fabric across a flat surface (something firm like a table is best) pull the fabric taut and carefully shave the pilling away from the fabric. Be careful with the razor, especially around seams, buttons and stitching because you can easily cut the fabric.
(images: Sarah Starkey)
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Huh. I never thought of this but sounds just simple enough to work. I guess I'll be picking up a pack of disposable razors the next time I'm at the store.
What about just using a de-piller? I have one ,cost me 5 bucks at Bed Bath and Beyond and lasts forever. No waste.
I have a sweater shaver that works well and is less expensive than $$$ razor blades.
I WAS just thinking of this last night, i used to have a de-piller but i have no idea where it went, wasn't sure where to get a new one either. this is a handy trick to know if you find yourself with out one. I'm glad to know bed bath and beyond has them though I know where i am stopping this weekend!
I highly recommend a D-Fuzz-It comb (http://www.dfuzzit.com/). It's what I use for pills on sweaters. I've done the razor thing before in the past, but I find that the razor can sometimes get gummed up with the fabric bits or I end up cutting something I shouldn't. The comb works very well on my clothes without snagging or cutting anything. You can order these combs online and I've seen them at yarn shops from time to time.
Sweater Stones also work. They are natural pumice.
I've just (carefully!) used a knife while wearing the clothing item.