Review of machines for cleaning pellets from clothes, tips for choosing and using

foto30074-1Pumps on clothes spoil its appearance. With them, even new things look untidy and shabby. It is impossible to completely remove the rolled villi by hand, and it is a pity to part with a jacket or dress.

You can solve the problem and save your clothes using a pellet cleaner. About what kind of device it is, how to use it and how to choose the right one, read the article.

What is this device?

The machine for cleaning the pellets is a compact device that resembles an electric shaver in appearance and principle of operation. There are models on sale that are powered from the mains and from a built-in battery that needs to be charged. There are also battery-powered devices.

Machines are used to remove spools from various things. When used correctly, the device will not damage the fabric. With its help, you can put in order not only clothes (sweater, dress, pants), but also upholstered furniture.

How to use to remove?

The principle of operation of the device is very simple. On contact with the fabric, it grabs the protruding villi and cuts them off without affecting the base itself.

To make the use of the machine as comfortable as possible, it must be fully equipped, which includes:

  • a brush with a long hard bristle for cleaning the blades;
  • case for storing the device;
  • oil for lubricating parts;
  • a cover to protect the net from debris and dust.

Use the device as follows:

  1. foto30074-2The item is laid out on an ironing board or other flat and hard surface. The product is straightened by hands so that there are no folds on it.
  2. Holding the fabric with your hands, the machine is pressed to it and carried over the area that needs processing.
  3. The pellets trapped in the hole will be cut off with the blade.
  4. As the container is filled, it must be emptied.
  5. The areas on which the buttons are located, there are stripes, appliques, seams or zippers are carefully processed.
  6. As the container fills, it is emptied.

Do not press the device too hard against the fabric so that it does not get inside and cut. The optimum distance is 0.2 mm. If it is larger, some of the pellets will remain on the surface.

For the device to last longer, you need to properly care for it... To do this, the container is regularly emptied, and the blades are cleaned of debris with a brush.You should not do this with your hands, as you can get hurt.

Moving parts are periodically lubricated with oil. Do not use water to care for the machine, do not clean it with abrasive products. From time to time, the housing can be wiped with a soft, damp cloth. Store the device in a case. If the instrument is powered by batteries, they are changed periodically.

If the spools on the fabric are very large, they can be removed by hand and only after that proceed with automatic processing.

How to choose?

When choosing a device, you need to pay attention to the following characteristics:

  1. Type of food. When purchasing a rechargeable machine, you need to check the battery capacity. If it is powered by mains, the cord must be long enough.
  2. The material from which the knives are made. It is better to choose a device with stainless steel blades.
  3. foto30074-3Sharpening of the blades and their speed of rotation. If it is possible to control the height of their location, this is an additional advantage of the device.
  4. Size, shape and weight of the device. If you have to clean furniture with a machine, then using a small device will be inconvenient. However, compact devices are more practical when taking care of things.
  5. On-mode noise and power.
  6. Body and tank material. It is good if the container is transparent. This will allow you to control its filling.
  7. Grid. What matters is the size of the cells. If they are too small, threads will get stuck in them. It is better to give preference to a metal mesh, since the plastic protection breaks faster.

A high-quality device must meet safety requirements and not harm health. After evaluating all the parameters, they need to be correlated with the cost of the product.

Top 3 popular devices

There are many machines for cleaning the spools from different companies on sale. Top 3 best devices:

Philips GC026

The device is suitable for the care of delicate fabrics... It is possible to adjust the cutting height. The device is powered by batteries. Comes with a brush. The container for collecting spools is spacious, located on the handle of the machine (from the bottom). Price - 990 rubles.

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Xiaomi Deerma DEM-MQ811

Compact, quiet machine powered by a battery... The set includes an additional battery, a charging cord, a brush for cleaning the device. After processing, the pellets are crushed into almost dust. The price is 1180 rubles.

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Topperr 1706

The device is powered by batteries... The package includes only the device itself and instructions for use. The machine makes a lot of noise during operation, but it does its job well. The price is 580 rubles.

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Helpful information

Tips for using the lint remover:

  • you should not start removing the pellets from things worn on the body - they should be located on a flat surface;
  • the device must be stored out of the reach of children;
  • the net covering the blades must be protected from contact with hard and sharp devices - the appearance of notches on it will lead to the formation of puffs on things;
  • during operation, it is recommended to adjust the height of the blades (if the device is equipped with such a function) - the smaller the spools, the lower they should be located;
  • the machine does not cut off the spools at lightning speed, therefore, to process the site, you will have to linger at some of its points.

Methods and means of removing pellets from clothes are discussed in detail in this section.

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Conclusion

It is easy and safe to remove spools from things with a machine... The main thing is to choose and use the device correctly. This small and practical device keeps clothes fresh and attractive for a long time.

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