STOP Using a Lint Roller…Use THIS Instead!

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00:00 Intro: Why Ditch The Lint Roller?
Clothing care can be a costly business. But did you know there’s a relatively cheap tool out there that could potentially save you a bundle in dry cleaning bills? And no, it’s not a lint roller. The tool that purports to quickly and efficiently clean your garments. Instead, it's a clothes brush.
Lint rollers have been dominating the marketplace for many years now. And while they’ve got a lower upfront cost, they’re going to be more expensive than investing in a clothes brush in the long run.
Lint rollers also have the potential to damage your clothing as the adhesive can leave a residue, and also only address the outermost surface of the fabric.
02:30 What Is a Clothes Brush?
Lower-end ones will have plastic/synthetic bristles, but higher-end ones will be made from natural fibers like horsehair. Before the invention of the lint roller, they were the de facto choice men used to “brush up” their clothing after a day of wear.
03:35 Why Should I Use a Clothes Brush?
Clothes brushes help remove not just lint, but dust, dirt, hair, and other unwanted substances from your clothing.
While clothes that are regularly laundered such as shirts, socks, and underwear won’t require much attention from a clothes brush, larger items that aren’t subject to everyday laundering will benefit from a clothes brush
07:12 What Should I Look For in a Clothes Brush?
1. A Separate Handle and Head
2. A Hardwood Body
3. Natural Bristles
09:43 How to Properly Use a Clothes Brush
Clothes brushes are best used on garments that are on a good, strong hanger or even better, a tailor’s bust or silent valet. To get the best use of your clothes brush, you’ll want to employ short, brisk flicking motions as you brush.
Start by going against the nap of the garment, as it’s this initial motion that expels the most debris from your garments, and repeat until you feel confident you’ve achieved your goal. Once you’ve brushed the garment against the nap, it’s time to repeat the brushing motion in the opposite direction.
So, when it comes to clothing care, there are few investments as practical & desirable as a clothes brush. While lint rollers will continue to dominate the market, not everything new is necessarily better
12:50 Outfit Rundown
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@cliffhouser9138 2 ай бұрын

Good information. Preston's beard looks sharp!

@drip369 2 ай бұрын

I keep a horsehair brush in my work vehicle my regular vehicle as well as close to my front door

@mikea75201 2 ай бұрын

I just bought a vintage Fuller brush that I really like. Cost me all of $10.

@yvonnetomenga5726 2 ай бұрын

I've had a clothes brush for years. Unfortunately, I didn't know that I should be using short strokes and that I should start against the nap. Thanks for the information. 👍

@vivi_75 2 ай бұрын

When will the Gazette gives us a mewing video?

@Manuel421 2 ай бұрын

Very helpful as always. Having dogs sometimes they do tend to shed a lot which is why I've been using a lint roller for clothes but will definitely look for a brush in the near future. I appreciate the content.

@g.lheureux4252 2 ай бұрын

I have two brushes, one a regular brush and one for finer work, but I also use a lint roller as I have an older cat that sheds a lot. I also take the roller when I travel. As always, Great information Preston!

@mentatphilosopher 2 ай бұрын

It seems sad that this needs to be taught now. In my suit wearing days when any office work required it, one a year, at most, was it dry cleaned. My Kent clothes brushes are decades old and show no wear except for some wood pings where they were dropped. I once had a tweed sport-coat so tweedy that I had to buy a horse grooming brush to get the dust and dirt from a ramble out. It never needed to be dry cleaned. I miss that coat and tweed of that thickness is probably unattainable now. One finer point of brushing you missed is using the tip of the brush to brush out seams as it is abrasive dust that will cut the seam threads causing weakening and seam failure. Also the technique of misting the brush to help refreshen the fibers in low humidity environments.

@gentlemansgazette 2 ай бұрын

Some excellent additions, thank you!

@sophie1766 2 ай бұрын

My clothes brush wasn't that expensive, about 25€ (27USD), and it is good quality. 🙂 Please do a video on how to remove sunscreen stains next! I love the purple color on you, Preston!

@dennistennis2225 2 ай бұрын

Wow. Didn't realize the $ was getting so strong.

@masterkamen371 2 ай бұрын

@@dennistennis2225Dollar isn't getting strong, it's the euro that is falling. Back in 2022 euro exchange rate was so poor that I made a profit changing out some Swiss francs, even with the exchange office's "bad" rate.

@anthonybancheri5524 2 ай бұрын

If Fort Belvedere offered garment brushes I'd be sure to purchase them!

@phillipmarlowe0525 2 ай бұрын

When I was getting fitted for a suit to be altered they used a brush on the clothes. Not a lent brush. That told me a lot. Thanks Preston.

@micheltrijsburg 2 ай бұрын

Yep, had to comment on the beard, it looks fantastic on you! Definitely a keeper! And great video as always, of course. I've been getting into classic menswear lately, and taking care of clothes is a skill I really want to master.

@HerSocialHighness 2 ай бұрын

This is quite relatable! Thank you👍

@LegaleinsaneAB0510 2 ай бұрын

Keep up the good work gentlemen!

@WHITE_AND_PROUDD 2 ай бұрын

i love my lint roller. i have 2 dogs that could be paid as a professional career to shed all over my house. i use the same brush i use for my felt hat to brush dirt and anything else out of my suit and it does a fine job. i’m sure i’ll get a dedicated brush soon but i’ve only got one suit right now. good advice, per usual

@jonathonshanecrawford1840 2 ай бұрын

If needed to be, one can buy one on line for around $5 plus shipping _(cheap)!_

@WHITE_AND_PROUDD 2 ай бұрын

@@jonathonshanecrawford1840 i appreciate it. god bless

@danielmoisenehoianu 2 ай бұрын

I have my Kent clothes brush for 10 years and recently I bought another one from Acca Kappa, it doesn't have a separate handle, more like the Arterton one in your video, but it's an absolutely fantastic quality brush, made from makassar wood.

@jacobbielanski9692 2 ай бұрын

I picked up a "Lint Brush" from Ikea last year and it allowed me to throw away my lint roller permanently. It works quickly and captures hair and lint better than a brush. Any thoughts on these? It seems a little different than most other products.

@elyesayilmaz459 Ай бұрын

I have one "brush" from IKEA too. It removes lint, dirt and dust very well on my coat. But unfortuanetly it removes the fabric from my navy coat too. At some point there will be no coat. The normal lint roller does a decent job. What I like about a normal lint roller is that there is no dust, dirt and lint being brushed in the air which finally gets into my lungs. Even though I think a clothes brush is much more appealing. Probably because I link it with class, tradition and culture. Things that make me feel good. Maybe even special. So I got a cheap clothes brush from one of Istanbuls bazaars and it neither has a seperated grip or is made of hard wood. I brushed over my navy pant while wearing it and while not wearing it. It did a pretty good job and that is also one of the reasons why I bought the brush. I also thought about me not having a clothes brush and simply wanting to try it out. I didn't want miss out on the experience of using a clothes brush. Coming back to the problem of having the dust in the air and inhaling it. I brushed my pants indoors and simply felt uncomfortable with the knowledge that now dust is being brushed into to air which will eventually enter my breathing system. Maybe my thoughts will inspire some of you guys. Have a good time.

@gentlewolf 2 ай бұрын

great video!

@Michael_R1957 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for this. I guess this video just proves how old I am ( late sixties). I would never think to use anything except a good clothes brush. Another fine video from Preston. Preston, have you considered wearing just a mustache and goatee? Nothing wrong with your beard, however I think that combination would look really smart on you. Just a thought. Thanks again

@gentlemansgazette 2 ай бұрын

I have considered it, Michael--perhaps I'll try it out for a future video! Thanks for watching. - Preston

@spaghettiking7312 2 ай бұрын

The classic clothes brush.

@psychedelicpython 2 ай бұрын

I use tape rollers on my dark shirts. Over time the fabric on a lot of my shirts have gotten thinner. I thought it was just from washing and wearing them so much, but now I’m sure it’s from using a tape roller on them over and over on them. I never knew there was clothes brush. Great to know this.

@curbowman 2 ай бұрын

I just gotta say it: Preston really looks like royalty with his beard!

@dubinmarks1 2 ай бұрын

A few years back I got the Hanger Project two sided brush which is an absolute luxury... Probably overpriced but so nice to use.

@gabrielbaca-ps9oo 2 ай бұрын

Brushes are great for garments, I also use them for dry brush massage. Very healthy.

@Baritocity 2 ай бұрын

It's good to know that I can actually clean garments like a blazer at home, but I'd be using this brush mostly on my casualwear all thoughout the day because of my cat. It doesn't feel intiutively like the right choice.

@MsBraeswood 2 ай бұрын

Can a horsehair clothes brush be used on linen as well as wool items?

@gentlemansgazette 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely! Some linens may be woven a little finer than your average wool garment, so handle with a little more care for these pieces

@jameswalker3490 2 ай бұрын

I regularly wear wool and tweed kilts. Is it safe to conclude that a clothes brush would ideal for Highland Wear maintenance and avoiding the dry cleaners?

@adityakamath6166 23 күн бұрын

Should one use clothes brush on cotton shirts and pants or are they suitable for jackets only?

@user-su2pg4lq3x 2 ай бұрын

Yeah, I'm guilty of using a lint roller. I'm going to have to invest in a horse hair brush. Like how you mentioned Charles Tyrwhitt shirts,I have 4 of them, and I think there are great shirts. Someday, I would like a pair of Fort Belvedere corduroy pants just wished they would come hemed. Great video on garment care.

@gentlemansgazette 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for your kind words! As you're probably aware, our corduroy pants come unhemmed so you can have them finished in your desired style and to the exact length 🙂

@XethWaxman 2 ай бұрын

On a scale of 1 to Preston, how well do you say "Clothes"?

@jonathonshanecrawford1840 2 ай бұрын

Great video! Even though the idea of using 100% Horse Hair bush has been around for ages, however, I have two, yes two.: 1. Labelled cloths only, 2. Labelled shoes only. I used a sharpie to label them and keep them separate from each other. Also lint rollers _(and other devices)_ may be cheap to buy, however, one has to keep replacing the roller and cost a lot of money in the long run! And those lint roller could damage the clothing fibres! Like with analogue quartz watches, you have to replace the battery every year - _$15 - $25_ and may contain mercury _even they say they don't! So it its better to buy a wind up/automatic watch!

@craft-o-matic399 2 ай бұрын

Horse hair bush? Lol! Tee hee...

@jonathonshanecrawford1840 2 ай бұрын

@@craft-o-matic399Yes _Horsehair brush_ Why use sticky tape that will damage the garments?

@craft-o-matic399 2 ай бұрын

The post says horse hair BUSH Don't you understand the reason it made me laugh?@@jonathonshanecrawford1840

@estlace 2 ай бұрын

How well does a brush handle dog hair?

@Rabixter 28 күн бұрын

Beard is looking good 👌👌

@lonniesharp9109 2 ай бұрын

I want to hear Preston say "Clothes Moths" 5 times fast. 😎

@22304abc 2 ай бұрын

Can a clothes brush remove a little au gratin potatoes that fell on silk velvet?

@d3ath31ng 2 ай бұрын

What are some brands you all would recommend? Thank you

@Gladorix 2 ай бұрын

@edmanuelreyesjr6466 2 ай бұрын

Seeing the part where you started to demonstrate, the shoebrush on the softer material suit jacket.... hurt to see

@Dmitriy_Kondratyev. 2 ай бұрын

Использую щётку для одежды из дерева с щетиной кабана . Когда дома кошка щётка просто необходима. Престон говорит верно, ролики это плохая инвестиция. Спасибо за интересные видео. Gentlemens gazette, самый лучший канал, вы просто замечательные👍

@user66102 2 ай бұрын

Can i use it on velvet?

@gentlemansgazette 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely! As velvet and corduroy exist in the same family, you may find this to be one of the few moments where a combination brush and lint roller works best. The brush will release dirt below the surface, and the lint roller works to remove surface-level dirt and lint

@user66102 2 ай бұрын

@@gentlemansgazette Thank you!

@creestee08 2 ай бұрын

Good work with stache n beard

@ughurm 2 ай бұрын

What about lint shaver?

@gentlemansgazette 2 ай бұрын

As the clue is in the name, lint shavers actually cut the fibers of your clothes - not recommended if you're looking for longevity in your wardrobe!

@Dorfjunge 2 ай бұрын

Maaaan!!!!! You look SO MUCH BETTER with this beard!!!!!! (And I'm really not a beard fan!)

@woodenpuppet7568 2 ай бұрын

The beard works.

@Hchris101 2 ай бұрын

Never been this early before

@nibbleniks2320 2 ай бұрын

Suggestion: an episode on how menswear was historically cared for by valets. Before dry cleaning was available. ???? How was it done back when...

@gentlemansgazette 2 ай бұрын

Interesting idea! A lot of the methods have remained unchanged - if it isn't broken, don't fix it! 😉

@gentlewolf 2 ай бұрын

A horse hair brush works wonders on hats too. One dedicated horse hair brush for hats and clothes (not shoes) seems perfectly fine to me. Just don't brush your hair with it please.

@XethWaxman 2 ай бұрын

Derby is the best men's fragrance. I said it, fight me.

@KR-bn4bg Ай бұрын

I literally use a horse hair brush for hair. Cost less than 10 bucks and works great. Anyone who's spending 100 bucks on a clothes brush should consider a new life perspective.