7 ways to remove lint from clothes without a lint roller Wash your clothes inside-out. This is especially effective for garments you know are lint-shedders or lint-magnets. Wash with distilled white vinegar. Use the “air only” setting on the dryer. Use a dryer sheet.

How do you get lint off sweatpants?

Wash the sweatpants in a washing machine using a laundry detergent that lists cellulase in its ingredient list. Cellulase enzymes help loosen lint and fuzz. Wash the sweatpants by themselves or with only a few other dark items.

Why do my sweatpants have so much lint?

These pesky fabric pills are the result of normal wear and tear—broken clothing fibers on the surface become tangled together. Over time, these threads clump together, forming the characteristic lint ball that is stuck to your clothing.