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How to Remove Lint From Black Pants By Marie Sporich Updated Jan 4, 2022 eHow may earn compensation through affiliate links in this story. Learn more about our affiliate and product review process here. How to Remove Lint From Black Pants Image Credit: Marcus Lindstrom/E+/GettyImages

Black pants are a closet staple for both guys and gals because of their inherent versatility in most styles. The only problem is that lots of wear and tear shows up on that black fabric. After washing and drying your black pants, lint and ​pilling​ -- tiny balls that form on the surface of fabrics -- make their appearance. Follow best practices before, during and after you wash the pants to prevent pilling and lint buildup before it gets the jump on you.

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Best Laundry Prep Techniques

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Make sure to empty pockets before putting your black pants in the washing machine. Items like ​tissues can break up during the cycle and leave difficult-to-remove white lint​ all over your pants. Always ​sort loads of laundry thoroughly​ to ensure you are washing items in the same color family with similar care requirements. Black pants should be washed with other black, brown or very dark clothing to help prevent light-colored lint.

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​Check the lint trap in your dryer​ to ensure it is clean and empty. Then take a look inside the dryer to make sure there is no residual lint from previous loads. Use a damp cloth to give the drum a quick wipe, helping your lint removal efforts.

Proper Washing and Drying

Depending on the fabric type, your black pants will likely take a warm or cool water wash cycle. Even if you have a dark towel or wash cloth that requires the same care, avoid throwing it in the same load as your pants. This ​terry-cloth fabric is the most prone to leaving lint​.

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When you're ready to transfer pants into the dryer, pull them out of the washing machine and ​shake them off to loosen and remove lint​. Lint removal may be easier if you step outside to shake. Make sure you ​add your dryer sheet​ before starting the dryer to help prevent any lint from sticking to your pants.

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Homemade Lint Removers

If traces or clumps of lint still manage to make their way onto your black pants, there are ways to safely remove them. A sticky ​lint roller​ is always helpful, but if you don't have one on hand, try tape. In lieu of a lint roller, use ​scotch tape or wide packing tape​. A ​lint brush​ is another method of removing lint that is safe on any type of fabric. ​Brush gently​ and go over the same spot several times if necessary. Brushing too hard can damage the fabric or cause pilling.

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Removing Troublesome Pilling

​Pilling​ or tiny balls that build up on fabrics due to wear and tear, can be removed by using common household items. If you have a new ​double-sided sponge​ in the kitchen, lightly brushing the textured side over your pants will remove pilling. Just make sure the sponge is brand new.

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You can also gently scrape away pilling with a new ​disposable razor​. Avoid closures and seams so you don't cut the fabric. A ​pumice stone​ will also remove pilling. Brush the stone across the pants in the same direction each time to prevent fabric damage.

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references

• Better Homes and Gardens: Laundry Before You Start
• Good Housekeeping: Are You Washing Your Black Jeans All Wrong?
• Grove Collaborative: 7 Tips to Remove Lint Without Creating Waste

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