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It's that time of year when we dig out our knitwear as the Welsh weather turns, but jumpers and cardigans can often look a little lacklustre having gained bobbles and extra fluff after months of use. Rather than getting rid of old favourites, investing in a fabric shaver can breathe new life into much-loved garments, saving money and keeping our favourite outfits in rotation. Amazon shoppers have been raving about a £22 Philips 1000 Series Fabric Shaver that's rechargeable (rather than battery powered) and is safe to be used on all garments. For those who worry about delicate clothing, the de-bobbler has been specially designed not to damage more dainty items. The gadget currently has money off too, reduced from its original price of £25. Other fabric shavers currently available to shop include the JML Bobble Off Fabric Shaver which costs £8 at Dunelm. One reviewer said of the item: "Fabulous - just what I needed for those annoying little problems." Another option is the Russell Hobbs Cordless Fabric Shaver which is exclusive to Argos and costs £25. It has a 4.9 star average rating out of a possible five, with one customer saying: "It is easy to use as it's not heavy and is easy to clean. The clothing I used it on has a new lease of life. Recommended." The Philips 1000 Series Fabric Shaver has a long battery life, providing users with up to 90 minutes of continuous use on a full charge. Featuring a comfortable grip, it's also ideal for de-fuzzing multiple items in one go, saving time and fuss. Built with high quality mesh, it's efficient at removing pills, lint, and fuzz, plus it's easy to empty once done. One shopper said of the nifty gadget : "This is a great product, I’ve used many of these gadgets over the years and absolutely nothing comes anywhere near this one. It's brilliant, it is small, ( fits perfectly in the palm of the hand) rechargeable, and easy to dismantle, although removing the top can be a bit fiddly at first (fingernails needed). They continued: "No problem once you got the knack. Very good price and potentially it can pay for itself after a few uses … what’s not to like?! I took about 10/15 mins to get a result on a jacket I had been thinking of binning." Another simply said: "Brilliant, makes sweaters look new." A third added: "This egg shaped de-fuzzer beats any of the other types hands down. It's more expensive but it's definitely worth the extra money. Did an old pair of trousers and was amazed how much I got off. Only slight niggle it's a bit difficult to remove the container. Other than that it's brilliant and best of all rechargeable." Despite this, one shopper did mention they'd had difficulty with emptying the device , writing: "This little gadget is very efficient at removing the annoying bobbles on woollen garments. What is not so efficient is removing the blue lid to empty it. The shape of the bin makes it almost impossible to grip, I resorted to prising it off with my tweezers in-between the two parts. Not so easy, however I will keep this now that I have cracked the knack of opening it." Another said it was great for second hand purchases, writing: "Does a great job, used it many times on jumpers and joggers. Used it to make clothes I've bought on Vinted look brand new." Shop the Philips 1000 Series Fabric Shaver at Amazon.
