This lint roller is a real game changer in fighting pet hair
21.8.2025
Translation: Jessica Johnson-Ferguson
Pictures: Darina Schweizer
While single-use rollers reliably remove animal hair, they also produce lots of rubbish. A reusable lint roller solves this problem.
«I like black T-shirts,» said no white or grey cat owner ever. At least not if they love petting their fluffy friends as much as I do. After a cuddle, I look like I’ve lost a wrestling match with a vacuum cleaner bag. And my sofa? It’s practically turned into a hairy pet itself.
Jasper’s and Joy’s hair sticks so stubbornly that neither shaking it out, wiping it off nor vacuuming it helps. There’s only one weapon left: the lint roller.
Although the rolls of adhesive manage to remove almost every hair, the joy’s short-lived. Why? Because I constantly have to replace the rollers. It’s so wasteful. Until I recently discovered the solution: a reusable, self-cleaning lint roller.
Static it is
Similar to disposable models, the reusable one is made up of a handle and a roller. The only difference is that the roller isn’t covered with sticky tape, but with an electrostatic surface. Cat hair sticks to it and is rolled back and forth into a collection container on the back. The two rubber blades that scrape over the fabric also help.
Basically, you’ll need a few extra goings-over than you would with a sticky roller, but the minor additional effort is worth it.
Plastic-free disposal
When the collection container’s full, you open it at the touch of a button. Now you can shake out the fur and fluff or remove it by hand. In between uses, it’s a good idea to clean the lint roller with a damp cloth. Otherwise, you’ll be working old hair back into the fabric every time you go over it. And that’s pretty much it.
The flatter and smoother, the better
The only other thing you need to know is that smooth fabric and suede surfaces, such as sofas, are the easiest to remove hair from. For rougher surfaces, such as my roughly stitched office chair, you’ll need a little more stamina.
I was a little disappointed with the result on T-shirts and sweaters at first. When you’re wearing them, a few hairs will always remain stuck. But when I took off the tops instead and laid them flat on the sofa, the result was perfect. In other words, your best bet is to tense those garments over a smooth, firm surface.
But remember to remove all hair from the surface first. Otherwise you’ll cover the back of your shirt with hairs again. Believe me, I know what I’m talking about.
Which lint roller can you recommend? Let us know in the comments.
In a nutshell
A must-have lint roller
With the Quick Aid lint roller, you’ll never have to buy refill rollers again. It picks up pet hair with its electrostatic surface and directs it into a container that’s easy to empty and clean. Coarse fabrics and uneven surfaces generally require you to run the roller over them several times. Your best bet is to tense those garments over a smooth, firm surface.
Pro
- No more refills necessary
- Handy collection container
- High-quality finish
Contra
- Not great on uneven surfaces
Darina Schweizer
Senior Editor
Darina.Schweizer@digitecgalaxus.chI like anything that has four legs or roots. The books I enjoy let me peer into the abyss of the human psyche. Unlike those wretched mountains that are forever blocking the view – especially of the sea. Lighthouses are a great place for getting some fresh air too, you know?
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