While it sounds complicated, the product itself is super easy to use and far more effective than a lint roller. Revamping my entire couch takes less than 60 seconds, including the back cushions and side panels. Although my bed takes slightly longer—because I have to create resistance to prevent the ChomChom from getting caught on loose fabric—I can still have my sheets looking freshly washed in a matter of minutes. Once the compartment is full, I simply press the button on the handle to pop open the fur chamber. I can then dump loose pet hair out of the canister and directly into the compost, a tip from mbg’s senior sustainability editor Emma Loewe. (Yep, it’s totally compostable along with my food scraps.) The ChomChom is also a phenomenal addition for keeping clothing fur-free. We use it on our wool winter coats, dark denim, and black tops to remove any random pet hair. Similar to bedding, it needs to be held taut to prevent the brush from getting caught up on loose fabric. However, it’s far more efficient than any lint roller I’ve previously used, even if it does require some unique maneuvering. My only complaints about the device are that it’s mostly made from plastic and it’s rather loud. But it’s worth noting the plastic is BPA-free, and the manual device is still quieter than a vacuum, even if my dog ran out of the room the first time that I tried to use it. (Now she sits patiently on the other side of the couch until my work is done, only to immediately undo it.) Plus, the durable design shows no wear or tear even after hundreds of uses over the past 18 months—so I expect it to last.
