10 Cheap(ish) Laundry Aids to Help Your Clothes Look Better and Last Longer

According to Richardson, a metal sweater comb or sweater stone is safer for finely woven wools or cashmeres. We prefer the comb from The Laundress. Although it costs more than the combs we tested from Comfy Clothiers and Dritz, it’s a worthwhile upgrade. (In December 2022, The Laundress voluntarily recalled many of its laundry and household cleaning products because they may contain bacteria; our pick is not one of the recalled items.) Compared with the competition, The Laundress comb has rougher teeth, which actually makes it more gentle, eliminating the need to press hard and risk snags. Its slightly larger size also makes it more efficient with each swipe and easier to hold than other combs we tried. Finally, the refined cedar handle and black metal mesh elevates the experience of caring for your favorite sweaters, which means you may actually use it more often. To use, lay your knits flat, then gently glide the comb over pilled areas while pulling fabric taut. Removing fluff balls from its teeth is easier too, because the mesh tines are spaced further apart than the tines on other combs we used, which keeps it moving smoothly without getting clogged.