Types and selection of brushes for clothes
So that the clothes do not lose their original appearance, they must be properly looked after. One of the ways to take care of things is dry cleaning. To make the process simple, and the result positive, you need to choose the right brush for cleaning clothes. It is necessary not only to be well versed in the varieties of these accessories, but also to know the purpose of each of them. You should know how to choose a brush and how to use it correctly.
Species overview
Brushes for clothes differ from each other in many parameters, functional characteristics, as well as in materials of manufacture. Each accessory has its own purpose and appearance.
- Cleaning roller - the most primitive device, which most often consists of a plastic base (sometimes, for convenience, the handle is made of silicone) and a roller with adhesive tapes glued on. The roller is movable, and with the help of a sticky layer, dust, hair and lint can be removed from clothes.
This roller is well suited for cleaning trousers, dresses, skirts, jackets, coats and raincoats.
- Short soft bristle brush intended for cleaning clothes made of materials such as suede, velor, velvet, velveteen. In appearance, the accessory resembles a massage hairbrush. The main production material is plastic. As a dust collector - an area with glued short nap.
- Brush with velor surface - velvet. This accessory is very similar in functionality to the previous one. Its purpose is dry cleaning of delicate fabrics. The handle of the brush can be not only plastic, but also wooden. A velor dust collector is fixed on one side as a cleaning layer.
- Brush with rubber bristles. Designed for cleaning clothes made of fleecy fabrics (velvet, fur). With this accessory, you can easily remove animal hair from clothes.
- Long and soft bristle brush also designed for cleaning fur products.
- Special brushes for removing some dirt from clothes. They have a short but stiff pile. Purpose - cleaning trousers, outerwear. The handle of such a brush can be made of different materials: plastic, wood, rubber. The bristles can be natural or artificial. The device is ideal for cleaning carpets as well as collecting animal hair.
- Pilling machine Is an electrical device powered by a rechargeable battery or batteries. The principle of its operation is that the machine, like an electric razor, removes spools from clothes.
But when using such a device, you must be careful, since excessive pressure with the device can damage the fabric, leaving small holes on the clothes.
- A relatively modern device is an electric ironing brush. It is intended not only for cleaning clothes, but also for steaming. The steam brush is often equipped with a self-cleaning mechanism, so it is quite convenient to use. Due to the effect of high temperatures, such a device can be used to combat clothing mites.
Since all clothes brushes are different, it is necessary to have several accessories in order to take good care of things in the house.
Popular brands
When choosing accessories for cleaning clothes, it is important to pay attention not only to the varieties, but also to the manufacturers. Preference should be given to those that produce goods of proper quality. The most popular Russian manufacturers should be noted.
- Elfplast - the company has been operating since 1998, specializing in the production of household and household plastic products, including brushes and rollers for clothes. Production has been established in the city of Essentuki.
- In the city of Veliky Ustyug, there is another enterprise that manufactures brushes for clothes - LLC "Brush-brush factory". All products comply with government standards.
- In the city of Gorodets (Nizhny Novgorod region), LLC Avtokomplekt operates. Among the entire assortment produced there are brushes designed for cleaning clothes.
- There is a Brashing company in Smolensk, the main activity of which is the production of brushes for clothes. The enterprise began its work in 2009, during its activity the products were able to gain popularity.
- There is another similar enterprise in Moscow - Vair. Produces accessories for cleaning, as well as for cleaning fabrics.
Of the foreign manufacturers, the quality is distinguished by the products of such companies as Leifheit (Germany), Lemleo (China) and Goodly (China).
Selection Tips
The choice of a brush for clothes is a rather important event, since the condition of the clothes depends on the quality of the accessory. When choosing a brush, you need to pay attention to certain parameters.
- The base of the handle and the body itself must be made of quality material (plastic, wood). You should definitely try to hold the accessory in your hand in order to appreciate the convenience.
- The bristles must match the material to be cleaned with this brush. For example, if a brush is purchased for cleaning delicate fabrics, then it is better to refuse from stiff bristles, as you can spoil the material.
- If you buy a brush with a steamer or a machine for removing spools, be sure to check their performance by connecting to a power source.
It is noteworthy that for different types of fabrics it is necessary to choose brushes with bristles of different hardness.
Recommendations for use
The process of using brushes for clothes directly depends on their type. The most primitive to use is a roller for cleaning clothes.You just need to take it in your hand and guide it over the clothes with an adhesive surface, on which small villi, animal hair, and hair will collect.
Standard garment brushes with velor or bristle cleaning surfaces are also easy to use. To do this, just take the tool in your hand and hold it with a slight pressure on the material.
In the case of using a brush with a built-in steamer, the process is the same. It is better to use the ferry to handle the thing in suspension. The lint remover must also run over the surface to be treated. Do not press too hard on the material, as the blades may leave holes in the material. If you use each accessory in accordance with the instructions, then the clothes will always have a clean and tidy look.