Philips Fabric Shaver GC026/00, Blue

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Merino wool: Another sturdier fabric, we next tested the lint remover on one of our favourite jumpers. We were pleased that it handled these natural fibres with ease. Using the fabric shaver incorrectly voids the warranty, as does poor maintenance or if unauthorised repairs or alterations have been made. An electric fabric shaver is easily the fastest and most effective method of removing pills from clothing. Once the device is charged up or you’ve inserted batteries, lay the fabric across a flat surface. Fabric shavers are especially useful if you own a lot of woollen clothing, as wool tends to collect lint balls much more than other kinds of fabric. What kinds of fabric shavers are available?

Doesn’t damage clothes: This seems obvious, but you want to make sure you get a lint remover that has been tried and tested and won’t damage your clothes. Fabric shavers are small gadgets used for removing bobbles (pilling) from clothes, furniture and upholstery. They are usually handheld electric devices that you run over your sweater or another item of clothing and remove the bobbles.Repair or replacements caused by faulty materials or workmanship as long as you include proof that the device is within the warranty period (such as a receipt).

Our knitwear and sofa had a moderate amount of wear and pilling. The Philips made short work out of all of it. Most bobble removers are electric, but if you want a manual fabric shaver, the Gleener Fuzz Remover is a great choice. Fabric shavers are therefore a great way to keep your clothes looking fresh and stop them getting that worn-out look.Large pill cup: If you’re going to be running the fabric shaver over a large settee or using it on a lot of clothes, you should look for one with a large pill cup, as this means you won’t need to empty it so often.

One of the features that helped the Philips GC026 fabric shaver make it to our list of the best lint removers for clothes is that it’s designed to handle clothes of various types of materials with different degrees of bobbling on them without causing any damage to the garments. Does the Philips GC026 fabric shaver make a lot of noise when in use? We measured the device in a room with 30dB ambient noise level. Safety guard: If you have children, you will want to be extra careful about the kind of fabric shaver you choose. Look for one with an automatic safety protection feature, or a well-designed safety guard if you have kids. There are a range of ways to remove pilling from clothing, but an electric fabric shaver is easily one of the most efficient. If you’ve just invested in a new fabric shaver and aren’t sure how to use it, keep on reading.Probably not. It’s not something that bothers us, anyway. A fabric shaver isn’t something we plan to keep out on display in our home. The Philips GC026/30 is designed with a large blade face for effective and fast handling of clothes. An adjustable cap is also integrated into this lint remover to handle fragile outfits. We tested the Philips GC026 on multiple sweaters with varying amounts of pilling, a sofa and a hat to see if it really lives up to the hype when it comes to revitalising fabrics. Short answer: yes, it really does! Summary review:

Are any of these “problems” real issues with the Philips GC026 fabric shaver? No, not really. Does it really matter to you if there’s a bit of lint left in the bottom of the bin or if you need to store it on its side when you put it away? In fact, it’s an investment that will allow you to keep your clothes for longer. A fabric shaver is a particularly good choice if you have things like expensive woollen or cashmere jumpers that you don’t want to throw away. Fabric shavers are a bit like electric shavers, though they have a rotating round head with a spinning blade and a guard to protect the fabric. A lot of people assume that once an item of clothing starts pilling and bobbles are popping up left, right and centre, it’s had it. That simply isn’t true—with a fabric shaver, you can make it look just like it did the day you bought it.Some fabric shavers are more powerful than others. A heavy-duty fabric shaver is better for tough fabrics, whereas a less aggressive fabric shaver is better for delicate clothing. What should you look for in a fabric shaver? Yes, you can use a fabric shaver on sheets and other bedding such as mattress toppers and pillow covers. Do fabric shavers get dull? The device is well-designed in general. Its size and shape is easy and comfortable to hold in the hand, reducing fatigue and strain if you’re shaving larger pieces of fabric like a blanket or sofa. It’s also easy to turn on and off. In other words, you can adjust this lint remover to suit the material your item of clothing is made from including cotton, nylon, synthetic materials, etc.