Until yesterday, a sweater dress that I’ve loved and treasured for more than half a decade had been sitting in my donation pile. Why? It was pilled beyond repair and there was no saving it — or at least that’s what I thought.
But then my mom opened up the coolest package a few days later: the Beautural Fabric Shaver and Lint Remover. I’d seen similar devices before but just chalked them up as gimmicks. Clearly, mother really does know best, because within minutes, she used it on of her own beloved tired basics, and it looked spic, span, and fresh once more. “I couldn’t believe my eyes,” she said. “It worked so quickly and efficiently.”
Of course, this prompted me to do more research, and I quickly realized I was the one missing out: The now-$11 tool, which is also a top selling lint remover, has compiled over 96,000 five-star ratings and salvaged dozens of sweaters, blankets, bed sheets, and more along the way. (Here’s hoping mine is next.)
Beautural Fabric Shaver and Lint Remover, $11 with Prime
To use, run the Beautural Fabric Shaver and Lint Remover over the affected area and watch the pill quickly pile up. It has two speeds, so you can rotate between getting the job done quickly or taking more time with it. And though it is a, well, shaver, if you use gentle pressure, you don’t need to stress about it snagging or cutting too deep — it also comes with a cover that you can keep on for more protection when working with more delicate fabrics.
The fabric shaver is also compact and lightweight, so it shouldn’t feel tiring to use on garments that need allover zhushing, and the unwanted fuzzies don’t get everywhere thanks to the attached holding compartment. And according to my dad, it’s incredibly satisfying to dump out after a long job.
It does run on batteries, so make sure to stockpile those beforehand, but for the actual blades, those won’t need to be repurchased any time soon, as two extras come with the kit. Plus, a dust bag is also included, so storing everything together is a fuss-free experience.
“[The device is] powerful enough to do sweaters and blankets, gentle enough to do lace bras,” wrote one five-star reviewer. “[It] saved my clothes from the trash.” Meanwhile a second shopper described it as a “small investment to save my expensive Cashmere collection!”
Head to Amazon to pick up the Beautural Fabric Shaver and Lint Remover before the price goes back up. Then keep scrolling to shop more helpful fashion necessities.
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