Let’s face it, there are some things around the house that are just a pain to clean. Due to their size, shape, or material they can not be simply tossed in the washing machine or dishwasher. So how do you get them clean without breaking your back or spending a ton on dry cleaning? This is where a simple lint roller can be put to good use. Below are several items that you can use a lint roller to clean.

  1. Couch

You can always use the upholstery attachment on your vacuum to clean the couch, but between vacuum days a lint roller is handy for touch up cleanings of dust, hair, pet fur, and crumbs.

  1. Decorative Pillows

While you are cleaning the sofa, give those decorative pillows a quick once-over with the lint roller as well. These pillows tend to be a magnet for dust and hair. Not all decorative pillows can be thrown in the washing machine, so your lint roller will be your lifeline to clean pillows.

  1. Lamp Shades

This is a commonly overlooked surface in our homes that catches its fair share of dust and pet fur. A lint roller is a quick and easy way to remove that surface dust and bring in just a little more light into the room.

  1. Cloth Shower Curtains

It can be tricky and definitely a pain to remove your cloth shower curtains to wash them in the machine. To avoid some of that hassle, use a lint roller between deep cleanings to remove dust, hair, and TP or towel lint that may have collected on the curtain.

  1. Outdoor Furniture

Outdoor furniture is made to be durable. Afterall, it has to be able to withstand the elements day in and day out. But being outside they also see a significant amount of dust and dirt. A simple way to clean them is to run a lint roller over the surface occasionally. This will help to keep your outdoor furniture look more inviting and last longer.

  1. Stuffed Animals

It is no easy feat to wrestle a favorite stuffed animal away from a young child. You can maybe throw them in the machine during naptime. But what about the other stuffed animals that do not see as much use. It is easy to overlook them. One quick solution is to give them a quick swipe with a lint roller between spring cleanings to keep allergy-inducing dust at bay.

  1. Purses

Purses are a favorite place for dust a debris to collect,  we used and abuse them constantly, as you are busy and on-the-go. It is no surprise that when you move your things to a new purse, you suddenly get a clear view of everything that has collected at the bottom. Dust, loose change, gum wrappers, and makeup spills are likely culprits of purse mayhem. After giving it a quick dump to remove the larger items, use a lint roller to sweep out any stray detritus or loose threads that may be left hanging around.