| A lint roller is a tool used to clean upholstery, | | | | handle makes a big difference in the ability to |
| clothing, carpet, and more. Lint rollers usually come | | | | smoothly roll. There are two main types of lint |
| in two parts: a roll of tape ("adhesive sheets") and | | | | roller handles: the normal one you usually see in |
| a handle. This article can help you choose the best | | | | stores, and then the industrial handle (often used |
| lint roller for you. You can also learn about the | | | | by dry cleaners). The one you normally see in |
| parts of a lint roller that affect pricing. | | | | stores can also come in variations of itself. Be |
| There are many variations of lint rollers available. | | | | sure your lint roller is one that actually rolls while |
| As with any product, there are high and low end | | | | you firmly grip the handle. Some companies make |
| variations. Here are the main ways lint rollers | | | | it cheaper by making you actually do the rolling! |
| differ. This will help you select a roller that is right | | | | (There is no rolling spindle inside it.) Some store |
| for you! | | | | roller handles can actually roll very smoothly. |
| 1. Adhesive quality | | | | However for people who use lint rollers often, |
| The quality of the adhesive layers can vary | | | | such as dry cleaners, an industrial handle works |
| greatly among lint roller brands. Some adhesive is | | | | wonders. The inside is a strong metal instead of |
| so strong that the layers are hard to peel off, | | | | molded plastic, and the handle is more durable. |
| and some so weak they barely roll once and | | | | They do roll extremely nicely. One more |
| exhaust their use. A good roller should last for | | | | thing--some lint rollers don't have a handle that is |
| many rolls before peeling away a layer is needed. | | | | removable. This means you have to toss out the |
| (This also depends on what you are cleaning.) | | | | whole thing when it's used and buy more. Get one |
| 2. Adhesive sheet peel-away performance | | | | with a removable handle, and afterward you can |
| Here's a surprising fact. The ability to peel away | | | | just buy the refills. That saves you money and |
| layers varies among lint rollers because different | | | | also helps the environment. |
| manufacturers cut the tape/sheets in different | | | | 4. Number of sheets |
| ways. Sometimes it's hard to grab hold of a sheet | | | | Lint rollers come in as little as 30 sheets and as |
| because there is no dry edge allowing you to grab | | | | many as 70 sheets per roller. The standard is |
| hold of it. Sometimes after you have peeled it, | | | | around 60 sheets. If you go to the grocery store |
| you can't rip it off because the cut between | | | | and see a really cheap lint roller, be sure to check |
| sheets isn't a good cut. This is a major difference | | | | the number of sheets. Sometimes stores sell the |
| between the high quality lint rollers and the | | | | 30 sheet ones to keep the price low. |
| cheaper ones. A good quality lint roller will allow | | | | 5. Price |
| you to easily peel away layers. | | | | Of course the price varies greatly among lint |
| 3. The handle | | | | rollers. I've seen them as low as $1.00 at dollar |
| Let's face it, if you are in a hurry to get to work | | | | stores and as high as $7.00 at a local dry cleaner. |
| and have ten seconds to roll the dog hair off your | | | | Consider all above variables when paying for your |
| suit, you want something that works fast. The | | | | lint rollers. |