Picking up tiny bits of paper, thread, or glitter can be a headache after a big craft project. A lint roller can make cleanup a lot easier.
11 Handy Uses for a Lint Roller
The modest lint roller may seem like a uni-tasker, but it's actually a pretty versatile tool that can make many daily chores a little easier. Check out our list of handy alternative uses for that lint roller stashed in your bedroom drawer.
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Clean Up Crafts
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Prep Paint Rollers
To make sure you don’t get lint or hair in your painting project, give your paint rollers a once-over with a lint roller first to catch and remove any loose fibers.
Related: 7 Painting Tools You Never Knew You Needed
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Dust Stuffed Animals
All that synthetic fur can collect a serious amount of dust, but most stuffed animals and other soft children’s toys can't go through a washing machine. Keep plush toys from getting too dirty by running a lint roller over them once a month.
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Clean Textured Ceilings
Textured ceilings, with their three-dimensional surface, can hide a lot of flaws. But they can also trap dust and dirt, and they're difficult to clean. Use a lint roller to grab that grime off those textured surfaces and keep those ceilings looking pristine.
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Freshen Up Drapes
Cleaning drapes can be expensive and logistically challenging. To avoid having to take them down and bring them to the cleaners, regularly roll over drapes with a lint roller to remove dust and dirt.
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Pick Up Glass Shards
Sometimes when a glass or a piece of china breaks, it explodes into tiny shards that can be difficult to pick up. Use a lint roller for good measure to grab any tiny pieces that may have eluded the rag, broom, or vacuum.
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Clean Lamp Shades
Fabric lamp shades are awkward to clean and can be surprisingly delicate. Use a lint roller to dust them, and you won't even have to take them off the lamp. Easy.
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Quickly Clean Up Pet Hair
If guests are coming over at the last minute and you don’t have time to drag out the vacuum, a lint roller can lift off all that pet hair from the furniture in no time.
Related: 20 Common Household Items That May Be Harming Your Pet
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Tidy Up Under the Tree
Once the packages are under the Christmas tree, fallen needles are tricky to clean up. Go over everything lightly with a lint roller each day, and you’ll keep the festive display looking neat and tidy.
Related: 12 Christmas Tree Decorating Fails
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Keep Track of Tiny Pieces
Small screws and other parts can be a challenge to keep track of when you’re working on the finer details of a project or repair job. Snag those little bits and pieces onto a lint roller to keep them from skittering away.
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Paint Your Walls Creatively
The action of a lint roller makes it ideal for serving as a customized paint roller. Cover one with bubble wrap or another material to paint a textured surface on your walls.
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Your Secret Cleaning Weapon
It's worth keeping a lint roller handy around the house.
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