Best method for Jumper debobbling?

[Citrusandginger]

I know it's an exciting topic, but I'm poorly, have a pile of nice jumpers that need debobbling and there are films on the TV.

I've tried a battery debobbler without success, and am doing a bit better with a basic disposable razor but it's slow progress.

Are the plug in electric debobblers (that look really tempting) any better? Or would I be wasting my money?

Don’t do what I did… I eyed up DH’s electric razor and had a go with that. Amazing results till I looked closer and had made teeny tiny holes all over all my jumpers.

Oh noo! OK. I won't try that then I'll tell DH his shaver is safe.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0C8K1KRP6?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

I know you said you hadn't had much luck with battery ones but this one works great for me! It says you can take off the guard for a 'closer de bobble' which I did and it works really well. Yes I've tried the razor shaving method and ended up with several holes! Here's mine after de bobbling a pair of joggers and a sweatshirt!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BGR4D1YP?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I’ve got this one. I’m pretty impressed with it! My jumpers are looking excellent 😁
I’ve used the smaller, battery powered ones before but find I’m forever unclogging them and they aren’t very powerful.

We have a rechargeable electric debobbler from amazon and it works great.

Thank you! I've ordered the one from @cannaethink's link. It seems like rechargeable is the way to go.

I also have a coat I can try reviving with it. Happy days.

Less harsh are these

https://www.purecollection.com/cashmere/cashmere-care/pure-pilling-comb-beige-4164?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8ZH4-deLggMVievtCh2rbw6lEAQYAyABEgJTV_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

I use an electric debobbler without the guard too & it's brilliant. But the number of times I've tried to use it with the clear plastic cap on is unreal 😁
It also really helps to debobble on a hard surface like a kitchen table.

I agree with @Cantonet about a hard surface. I use my ironing board.

Thank you for the post @Citrusandginger and the link @cannaethink, I too have ordered!

I've switched from a battery powered debobbler to a cashmere comb (Amazon / Clothes-Doctor.com) & find it way better, results are more consistent & faster

I don't know why the battery debobblers you've tried haven't worked? I've got the Philips lint shaver for removing pilling, it works really well and I haven't had any issues with it at all. More expensive than some of the generic ones but I think it's worth it.

I've got a few cashmere items as well as ordinary wool jumpers, but I've also used it on cushions and coats/skirts, happy with the results.

Hope yours works out just as well

I use the Philips and it works brilliantly. Take off the guard, have the item on a flat solid area and then look at how the item is knitted, as sometimes the nature of the pattern means the shaver works better running in a different direction. I even use on socks and the elastic banding on jackets!

I spent a very happy afternoon a few weeks ago debobbling my sweaters, OP you are not alone!

Best for me is a combo of the battery ones above and this type of comb:

Weird Y shaped comb thing

It’s best for wool and more sturdy items, but definitely shifts the bobbles! The battery one comes out for more delicate items, and the ‘lots of gentle passes over a hard surface’ approach works best for me

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It's depressing our clothes are now such awful quality we have to discuss the best method of shaving them.

@Lleggo are you planning to de-bobble clothes during labour?!

I use electric hair clippers with a No1 guard. Just need a light touch, otherwise you risk having a thin spot or hole.

I bought a battery operated debobbler from Dunelm a few weeks back as DH had put a jersey fitted sheet on our bed that was like sandpaper! I spent a very happy 30mins debobbling it, & eventually everyone had a go!

Stroke jumper gently with coarse sandpaper.

I’ve got the Philips one it works really well.

This is the one I it's very good!

Thought I'd update and say that I went with this one and it is actually brilliant.

Have so far rescued 2 woollen coats, a jacket and a draw full of previously scruffy jumpers. Now I'm sad about all the nice jumpers I've thrown away needlessly in the past.

@Citrusandginger Great news!