Certain types of materials/fabrics are extremely difficult to get clean. A lint roller works well for most types of clothes, but what if you’re cleaning your car and the vacuum cleaner can’t pick up bits of debris embedded in the fibers? I’ve found this type of material the hardest to clean, so I came up with a solution that works incredibly well, is easy to do, and extremely cheap:
- Take a roll of basic packing tape (I prefer the clear, ultra-sticky kind vs. the brown, thinner, less sticky kind)
- Cut off a six inch piece
- Loop it around so that it attaches back to itself
- Put the loop around three or four fingers (this varies depending on your hand size)
- Use the tape to press down on the fabric you are trying to clean, using a rolling motion to pick up debris
- When one side loses its stickiness, rotate the tape to the fresh side
I find you can usually get at least 8-10 rolling motions per side before you have to replace the tape. The type of packing tape I use is much stickier than a lint roller, so it picks up better, and this is also much cheaper.
Got any of your own cool lifehacks for cleaning? Share ’em!