A lint roller is a tool used to clean upholstery, clothing, carpet, and more.
Lint rollers usually come in two parts: a roll of tape ("adhesive sheets") and a handle.
This article can help you choose the best lint roller for you.
You can also learn about the parts of a lint roller that affect pricing.
There are many variations of lint rollers available.
As with any product, there are high and low end variations.
Here are the main ways lint rollers differ.
This will help you select a roller that is right for you! 1.
Adhesive quality The quality of the adhesive layers can vary greatly among lint roller brands.
Some adhesive is so strong that the layers are hard to peel off, and some so weak they barely roll once and exhaust their use.
A good roller should last for many rolls before peeling away a layer is needed.
(This also depends on what you are cleaning.
) 2.
Adhesive sheet peel-away performance Here's a surprising fact.
The ability to peel away layers varies among lint rollers because different manufacturers cut the tape/sheets in different ways.
Sometimes it's hard to grab hold of a sheet because there is no dry edge allowing you to grab hold of it.
Sometimes after you have peeled it, you can't rip it off because the cut between sheets isn't a good cut.
This is a major difference between the high quality lint rollers and the cheaper ones.
A good quality lint roller will allow you to easily peel away layers.
3.
The handle Let's face it, if you are in a hurry to get to work and have ten seconds to roll the dog hair off your suit, you want something that works fast.
The handle makes a big difference in the ability to smoothly roll.
There are two main types of lint roller handles: the normal one you usually see in stores, and then the industrial handle (often used by dry cleaners).
The one you normally see in stores can also come in variations of itself.
Be sure your lint roller is one that actually rolls while you firmly grip the handle.
Some companies make it cheaper by making you actually do the rolling! (There is no rolling spindle inside it.
) Some store roller handles can actually roll very smoothly.
However for people who use lint rollers often, such as dry cleaners, an industrial handle works wonders.
The inside is a strong metal instead of molded plastic, and the handle is more durable.
They do roll extremely nicely.
One more thing--some lint rollers don't have a handle that is removable.
This means you have to toss out the whole thing when it's used and buy more.
Get one with a removable handle, and afterward you can just buy the refills.
That saves you money and also helps the environment.
4.
Number of sheets Lint rollers come in as little as 30 sheets and as many as 70 sheets per roller.
The standard is around 60 sheets.
If you go to the grocery store and see a really cheap lint roller, be sure to check the number of sheets.
Sometimes stores sell the 30 sheet ones to keep the price low.
5.
Price Of course the price varies greatly among lint rollers.
I've seen them as low as $1.
00 at dollar stores and as high as $7.
00 at a local dry cleaner.
Consider all above variables when paying for your lint rollers.