Traditional lint rollers do work, but tend to lose effectiveness after one or two uses, making them rather unsustainable.

They work well for picking up lint from clothing, but they don't do a great job of pulling out pills or larger pieces of fuzz and dirt. Fabric shavers are ideal for getting rid of those kinds of items.

Clothes brushes are designed to gently remove lint, dust, and hair without damaging the fabric. Unlike sticky lint rollers that can leave residue, clothes brushes provide a more sustainable and gentle way to care for your garments. How does a clothes brush preserve my clothing better than a lint roller?

Here are two ways to avoid the lint problem altogether: White vinegar Add 1 cup of distilled white vinegar to a load of wash along with the laundry detergent. Separate darks Wash dark clothing separately from such lint magnets as dishrags, towels and washcloths [source: Robbie's Kitchen].