calling the sowal laundry experts - help.

Do you have a lint/pet hair roller, with the sticky sheets that you pull off? That is the only thing I can think of that would work, and even then you will have to work (and work and work) at it. And then re-wash the dark things immediately to get rid of the sticky residue.

If it helps, I have been there, before sticky sheets were invented.

Do you have a lint/pet hair roller, with the sticky sheets that you pull off? That is the only thing I can think of that would work, and even then you will have to work (and work and work) at it. And then re-wash the dark things immediately to get rid of the sticky residue.

If it helps, I have been there, before sticky sheets were invented.

i was afraid this would be the answer. no, I don't have one. but can find one, probably at publix.

Sticky rolles are ok with loose lint, but probably not for this job. A lint brush might work...the kind that traps the lint when you brush it the right way?
lintbrush

Tootsie, they make these little balls that have velcro on them and they are used just for this purpose. I have seen them in the laundry section at Walmart. I have never used them, so I can't tell you how well they work. I will see if I can find a picture of them and post them. Good luck dear.

Found them.

Lint Catcher Balls grab all that gunk that sticks to your clothes during the washing cycle. Hardworking poly microfiber surface attracts and grabs fuzz, lint, hair - even that stray shredded tissue! No longer will you have to pick out those unsightly, stray particles or pet hair on your clothes (or worse yet have someone point them out to you). Simply add one, some or all 12 Lint Catcher Balls with any laundry load. By trapping lint and hair, these reusable balls help prevent clogged washer drains too. Can also be used in the dryer. 1.25 inch dia. each. Set of 12.

thanks darlene!

lint balls! who knew? I'll look for these asap.

just a tiny tangent here.
just found this on some message board - someone's 'tar. had to share.

Here's another tip that might help get some more lint off the clothes and add efficiency to the dryer.

Take the lint trap out and clean with warm soap water and an old tooth brush.
http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/household/dryer.asp

Here's another tip that might help get some more lint off the clothes and add efficiency to the dryer.

Take the lint trap out and clean with warm soap water and an old tooth brush.
http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/household/dryer.asp

good tip mangy. thanks. here ya go - for you:

2" clear packaging tape -- wrap it around your hand, sticky side out, and blot until fuzz is removed. Use new tape as it fills. Duck tape should also work in a pinch, but watch out for the goo. With my two fuzzy dogs, everything I wash looks like I washed an angora sweater with the load.

I've used a plain Gillette razor, shaved it off.

Found them.

Lint Catcher Balls grab all that gunk that sticks to your clothes during the washing cycle. Hardworking poly microfiber surface attracts and grabs fuzz, lint, hair - even that stray shredded tissue! No longer will you have to pick out those unsightly, stray particles or pet hair on your clothes (or worse yet have someone point them out to you). Simply add one, some or all 12 Lint Catcher Balls with any laundry load. By trapping lint and hair, these reusable balls help prevent clogged washer drains too. Can also be used in the dryer. 1.25 inch dia. each. Set of 12.

Darlene! These look wonderful!! I will get these too--since dog hair is my life.

Wash it in bleach.

With my two fuzzy dogs, everything I wash looks like I washed an angora sweater with the load.

Nice try, SJ. I've seen you in your angora sweaters, you look really cute in them.
P.S. Anybody remember when someone posted a link to a laundry message board? I think maybe it was TFT. I was trying to find it the other day.

Nice try, SJ. I've seen you in your angora sweaters, you look really cute in them.
P.S. Anybody remember when someone posted a link to a laundry message board? I think maybe it was TFT. I was trying to find it the other day.

I think I've seen these little fuzz shavers as well that would remove it quicker than just a razor.

Wash it in bleach.

ok. this will be the easiest thing to do. and then these clothing items can go to goodwill. or recycled in my big blue bag, whether they want clothing or not.

ok. this will be the easiest thing to do. and then these clothing items can go to goodwill. or recycled in my big blue bag, whether they want clothing or not.

Skunky! :nono1:

I have read that a half cup of white vinegar in the rinse water will help and you can use a plastic scour kitchen pad, dampened to help rid the lint or the 3m green scour pad, with a gentle touch.

I have read that a half cup of white vinegar in the rinse water will help and you can use a plastic scour kitchen pad, dampened to help rid the lint or the 3m green scour pad, with a gentle touch.

this sounds interesting and worth a try - at least til I can get some lint grabber balls. thanks minnie.

those lint balls sound like something to try and maybe use regularly. we have a lot of dog hair around here too. a ton in fact.

this sounds interesting and worth a try - at least til I can get some lint grabber balls. thanks minnie.

those lint balls sound like something to try and maybe use regularly. we have a lot of dog hair around here too. a ton in fact.

I have heard good things about the lint mini grabbers, definitely get them if you can find them. I know WalMart carries them and possibly Target.

this sounds interesting and worth a try - at least til I can get some lint grabber balls. thanks minnie.

those lint balls sound like something to try and maybe use regularly. we have a lot of dog hair around here too. a ton in fact.

Let's talk dog hair too. I think I posted something about this ages ago. It drives me nuts. Tips, suggestions, advice for controlling it? I do brush Maggie, but not as regularly as I should. I even vacuum her at times.

Let's talk dog hair too. I think I posted something about this ages ago. It drives me nuts. Tips, suggestions, advice for controlling it? I do brush Maggie, but not as regularly as I should. I even vacuum her at times.

lulu just loves a good vacuuming as well as a good brushing. the only thing I know to do is vacuum at least every other day, and keep my bedroom dusted - my allergies start to act up if hair and dander build up anywhere near my bed.

these dogs need to go live outside where animals are suppose to live. how did we allow them to just come in as pups and completely take over our own homes? :funn:

lulu just loves a good vacuuming as well as a good brushing. the only thing I know to do is vacuum at least every other day, and keep my bedroom dusted - my allergies start to act up if hair and dander build up anywhere near my bed.

these dogs need to go live outside where animals are suppose to live. how did we allow them to just come in as pups and completely take over our own homes? :funn:

I know the exact moment that Maggie started living inside. It was when we were getting a new roof, and I didn't want them to let her out of the yard. It was hot anyway. She moved in and never moved out. Now, she does run this house. Our whole lives revolve around her. It's pitiful, I know. I'll just keep vacuuming, I guess.

I'll be checking out the lint-grabbers next time I hit a box store. With two cats and three dogs over here, the hair level gets pretty bad.

Can't blame it all on the animals, though...twice we've actually taken a vacuum to a repair shop, and twice the first question has been "So who has the long blonde hair?"

I know the exact moment that Maggie started living inside. It was when we were getting a new roof, and I didn't want them to let her out of the yard. It was hot anyway. She moved in and never moved out. Now, she does run this house. Our whole lives revolve around her. It's pitiful, I know. I'll just keep vacuuming, I guess.

well, I have this book about dogs by the Monks of New Skete, NY. They are expert dog breeders and trainers, and all of their advice on owning dogs and training them is so wonderful and real and loving. I'll never forget their basic tips on training. just so perfectly in tune to the psyche of dogs.

however, one thing they do say is this: dogs are social beings and belong with the family - in the home - and in your bedroom (not necessarily in your bed) at night since they are pack animals and prefer sleeping in a "den" with their pack. if you want a yard animal, get a pig or a goat... that was their suggestion. and it made perfect sense to me. plus it helped me convince kurt that there was no way my little 10 week old baby chocolate lab was going to spend a single minute outdoors alone (she did spend her first night out on the back porch in her crate - and we both felt so guilty that she never left our side again as long as her little big self lived).

dogs.

I'll be checking out the lint-grabbers next time I hit a box store. With two cats and three dogs over here, the hair level gets pretty bad.

Can't blame it all on the animals, though...twice we've actually taken a vacuum to a repair shop, and twice the first question has been "So who has the long blonde hair?"

surely you don't shed that bad! you do have some thick pretty hair though!