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How to get "bobbles" off woolens?!

9 replies

aandme · 10/02/2009 10:46

I have brought a lovely new angora mix cardi and worn it only a few times - it has bobbles under the arms/boob area - whats the best way to get them off. I am sure I have heard of some type of tool for doing it?!

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dexter73 · 10/02/2009 10:58

You need one of these.

Sherbert37 · 10/02/2009 11:08

John Lewis sell that too. Product code 82230510 available online with free delivery.

aandme · 10/02/2009 11:11

FAB - thanks

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Lionstar · 10/02/2009 11:12

I had one similar to the one dexter linked and it just wasn't up to the job (and smelt of burning when used for more than a minute). Robert Dyas are doing a slightly more robust one called 'Bobble Off' which I've had better sucess with. About £5 too.

muffle · 10/02/2009 11:14

I have that John Lewis tool, it's not great tbh. It just doesn't catch most of the bobbles, especially larger ones. I recently got a special bobble grabber from the dry cleaning shop - it's like a handle with a rough pad attached that the bobbles cling to, and it's a bit better. But most effective is a normal plastic comb - lie the woolly flat, on a firm surface and hold the comb flat and scrape the bobbles off.

samsonara · 10/02/2009 11:20

be careful with the defuzzer, it can ruin your woolen item, I find the best way is the sticky tape way

WowOoo · 10/02/2009 11:23

I just use a razor very carefully.
Did a jumper yesterday and looks better.

Ruby2shoes · 10/02/2009 15:59

I shave mine with a razor too!
DP gave me a very funny first time he saw me doing it!

Frasersmum123 · 10/02/2009 17:18

Another one who shaves with a razor!

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