Sweater Stone
by Jo-Ann Stores
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Category: Art and Craft Supply
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: Jo-Ann StoresBrand: Jo-Ann Stores
Edition: Kitchen
Model: SS4000
Publisher: Jo-Ann Stores
Studio: Jo-Ann Stores
Music Label: Jo-Ann Stores
Product features:
- A convenient tool to remove pilling and renew the finish of sweaters n aturally. Created to restore
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Sweater Stone
Customer Review: It works. It just works. Amazing. Better than anything else I have tried. With a little practice, it gets every last pill.
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been fighting with pills on various articles of clothing for years. I have tried various methods, but nothing really worked that well. Someone told me about pumice stones, so I did a little research. I discovered the Sweater Stone on Amazon and elsewhere, but decided to just go buy a pumice stone at the drug store.
I found a small one and was able to get the pills off of a pair of Champion sweatpants. They are the worst. They start pilling almost immediately and never stop. But it was small and difficult to get at the right angle. It I was not careful, I would get the leading edge too close to the fabric and it would dig it.
I used that stone for several weeks (those Champion pants are an endless source of pills). Every time I used it, I had trouble getting at just the right angle.
I decided to try the Sweater Stone. When it arrived, I noticed that it had a different feel. The one from the store was gray and oddly shaped. The Sweater Stove is perfectly rectangular. It has a cardboard cover that makes it easier to hold. The shape is also better for de-pilling. The drugstore stone has an irregular shape that was difficult to use and it was too narrow to get a good grip on.
I really like the plastic case. The drugstore stone leaves grit on the shelf. The Sweater Stove case keeps things much tidier.
Be sure to use it outside or where you will be vacuuming. As someone else said, it is messy. It produces a lot of lint and grit. I do mine on the back patio. I sometimes do it on the ironing board where I can get the fabric tight. Then I vacuum the floor.
There is definitely a technique to using the Sweater Stone. It didn't work that well at the start.
The fabric needs to be fairly taut. Secure one end and brush gently from that end. Lift the leading edge of the stone up about 10-20 degrees. Do not let the leading edge contact the fabric. Brush fairly lightly. If you push hard, you will be taking more than pills. Try to skim them off the surface. I suggest practicing on sturdy fabric, like my sweatpants. I would be willing to rent them out. The stone does become clogged or loaded. When this happens, it will start leaving loose pills and lint behind. I just pick the accumulated fuzz of the stone every 8-10 strokes and then it cleans perfectly.
The Sweater Stove could come with better instructions. Mine had none at all.
Bottom line: This thing works. I was very skeptical, but I am now a convert.
And I have developed less of a hatred for my Champion sweatpants. I came close to tossing them several times, but I hate to waste anything. Now I can clean them up in a jiffy. They don't stay cleaned up, but at least I am probably wearing them out more quickly, and then I can throw them out with a clear conscience. ;-)
Description of Sweater Stone
Restore the look and feel of sweaters to that "just bought" condition with the all-natural Sweater Stone! This unique garment care product is made of natural pumice that pulls off pills and combs the fibers on the surface of your garment. This environmentally-friendly de-piller may be used on a wide range of fabrics. We recommend using Sweater Stone on sweaters, polar fleece, towels or upholstery. Made from post consumer recycled materials, it will last up to ten years of normal use. Made in the USA! Storage Box NOT included. Assembly level/degree of difficulty: No Assembly Required. Made in AmericaKitchen and Housewares
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