ChomChom Review: How This Sustainable Alternative To Lint Rollers Saved My Space From Pet Fur

My tiny apartment in Brooklyn is one of my favorite spaces, but it can easily start to feel messy due the square footage. Knowing that clutter can make me feel overwhelmed—with one study even linking it to a lower quality of life1—I try to be on my spring cleaning routine. This extends to everything from keeping my dishes clean to removing my dogs extra pet fur.

Beyond vacuuming my apartment twice a day, my go-to method for getting pet fur off fabric surfaces around my home was a lint roller. The sticky sheets trapped fur and lint without messing up my freshly made bed. The portable size also made it super easy to quickly clean up a mess when my dog left the room without having to pull out the vacuum.

But each roll of stick sheets only lasted a week or so before requiring a replacement, a side effect of my mini Australian shepherd's fluffy coat. I started to feel guilty about the excess waste and set out to find a more eco-friendly alternative. 

Similar to a lint roller, the ChomChom operates best running back and forth in the same direction on a fabric surface. The movement creates an electrostatic charge, which draws loose fur and lint onto the nylon brush. When moved in the opposite direction, another internal nylon brush scrapes off any fur and deposits it into the collection chamber. 

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. 

No fabric surface is safe from the wrath of the ChomChom. Both my roommate and I use the device on our sheets, duvets, and pillows a few times a week to pick up loose fur. It gives our spaces an easy refresh without needing to wash our bedding multiple times per week. The couch also receives regular rubdowns with the ChomChom, and it's the only reason the budget-friendly seating still looks so high-end. 

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.