Beginner's guide: How to use a fabric shaver
It might sound self-explanatory, and in a way it definitely is. But there’s more to this device than meets the eye. Read our article on how to use Pilo Fabric Shaver.
The Pilo Fabric Shaver – also called debobbler– has three precision-made razor blades and a surprisingly strong motor, that actually originates from an electric razor. The high speed helps eliminate the risk of pilling getting stuck in the shaving membrane. Thus, you can safely shave off lint and pilling.
"Can I use the Fabric Shaver on
all fabrics?
Short answer: Yes, you can.
The longer version … be careful and increase the pressure gradually. By gently trying a small part of the fabric you will easily find out if the material is on the too delicate side or not. Keep in mind, in our opinion no materials are too delicate for our product. A small doze of common sense will take you far – there is, of course, a limit to how big the pilling can be – a heavy rug may be too much even for the Pilo.
2. Shave off pilling
Is your favorite sofa or armchair covered with tiny fabric fuzz balls? No problem, this is completely natural and can easily be fixed. Pills, or bobbles, are just excess fibers that are typically found where friction happens, like on armrests, or on fabrics that are extra prone to develop pilling, such as wool blankets. Read more about pilling.
With a fabric shaver, you can quickly de-age your furniture by shaving off these superficial signs of wear and tear. Gently sweep the nozzle over the bobbles and let the precision razor blades trim off the irregularities. Steamery’s fabric shavers work on all kinds of textiles, but we recommend starting with a smaller surface and being extra careful with delicate fabrics.
3. Remove dust and surface dirt
A common way to remove dust and surface dirt from sofas and armchairs is to use a vacuum cleaner. But over time, this will cause unnecessary wear and tear. Our advice is to use a clothing brush to gently sweep dust off your furniture. With bristles made of sisal fibers, Steamery’s clothing brushes are ideal for rougher fabrics used for couches, armchairs, or lampshades.
For more delicate materials and fabrics that attract a lot of lint and hair, we recommend using a reusable lint brush. The tiny bristles catch loose particles and gather everything inside a hidden container. It is a smart solution for removing pet hair without disposable tape rollers. When the brush is full, simply twist the handle two times to empty the container.
"Can I remove pilling from
furniture?"
Definitely! Not just knits attracts pilling, so can cushions, armrests or blankets.
How to Use a Pilo
1. Make sure the Pilo has been cleaned properly, remove leftover lint and fuzz from the last time you used the machine.
2. Put your garment on a flat surface.
3. Press the On/Off button and start circling the areas with pilling carefully.
4. Increase pressure gradually.
5. If you're working on a heavily pilled garment you need to check the container and empty it after a while (you normally feel and hear when the machine starts to run a little slower.
6. Ta-dah!
Clean Pilo Fabric Shaver
When you notice that the Pilo is working slow – or if it stops running even if the indicator lamp is green – the container is full. Time to clean!
Unscrew the plastic ring.
Remove the mouthpiece in perforated metal by gently lifting it off (be careful, underneath are sharp razors!). Use the brush to remove the razors. Careful!
Remove all fuzz.
The razors can be cleaned with the small brush.
Everything clean? No fuzz left anywhere? Then you're done. Put the razor blades back and attach the mouthpiece and screw back the plastic ring. Now it's ready to be used again.
We strongly believe this device has a fair chance of entering your list of best friends. Good luck!
Beginner's guide: How to use a fabric shaver
It might sound self-explanatory, and in a way it definitely is. But there’s more to this device than meets the eye. Read our article on how to use Pilo Fabric Shaver.
The Pilo Fabric Shaver – also called debobbler– has three precision-made razor blades and a surprisingly strong motor, that actually originates from an electric razor. The high speed helps eliminate the risk of pilling getting stuck in the shaving membrane. Thus, you can safely shave off lint and pilling.
"Can I use the Fabric Shaver on
all fabrics?
Short answer: Yes, you can.
The longer version … be careful and increase the pressure gradually. By gently trying a small part of the fabric you will easily find out if the material is on the too delicate side or not. Keep in mind, in our opinion no materials are too delicate for our product. A small doze of common sense will take you far – there is, of course, a limit to how big the pilling can be – a heavy rug may be too much even for the Pilo.
2. Shave off pilling
Is your favorite sofa or armchair covered with tiny fabric fuzz balls? No problem, this is completely natural and can easily be fixed. Pills, or bobbles, are just excess fibers that are typically found where friction happens, like on armrests, or on fabrics that are extra prone to develop pilling, such as wool blankets. Read more about pilling.
With a fabric shaver, you can quickly de-age your furniture by shaving off these superficial signs of wear and tear. Gently sweep the nozzle over the bobbles and let the precision razor blades trim off the irregularities. Steamery’s fabric shavers work on all kinds of textiles, but we recommend starting with a smaller surface and being extra careful with delicate fabrics.
3. Remove dust and surface dirt
A common way to remove dust and surface dirt from sofas and armchairs is to use a vacuum cleaner. But over time, this will cause unnecessary wear and tear. Our advice is to use a clothing brush to gently sweep dust off your furniture. With bristles made of sisal fibers, Steamery’s clothing brushes are ideal for rougher fabrics used for couches, armchairs, or lampshades.
For more delicate materials and fabrics that attract a lot of lint and hair, we recommend using a reusable lint brush. The tiny bristles catch loose particles and gather everything inside a hidden container. It is a smart solution for removing pet hair without disposable tape rollers. When the brush is full, simply twist the handle two times to empty the container.
"Can I remove pilling from
furniture?"
Definitely! Not just knits attracts pilling, so can cushions, armrests or blankets.
How to Use a Pilo
1. Make sure the Pilo has been cleaned properly, remove leftover lint and fuzz from the last time you used the machine.
2. Put your garment on a flat surface.
3. Press the On/Off button and start circling the areas with pilling carefully.
4. Increase pressure gradually.
5. If you're working on a heavily pilled garment you need to check the container and empty it after a while (you normally feel and hear when the machine starts to run a little slower.
6. Ta-dah!
Clean Pilo Fabric Shaver
When you notice that the Pilo is working slow – or if it stops running even if the indicator lamp is green – the container is full. Time to clean!
Unscrew the plastic ring.
Remove the mouthpiece in perforated metal by gently lifting it off (be careful, underneath are sharp razors!). Use the brush to remove the razors. Careful!
Remove all fuzz.
The razors can be cleaned with the small brush.
Everything clean? No fuzz left anywhere? Then you're done. Put the razor blades back and attach the mouthpiece and screw back the plastic ring. Now it's ready to be used again.
We strongly believe this device has a fair chance of entering your list of best friends. Good luck!