Article: To keep the fastener closing well and lint-free, clean it once a month. Doing this will keep debris from getting excessively embedded, which is more difficult to remove than surface lint. If the fastener is on an item you wash in the washing machine, fasten the hook and loop sides together before washing the item. This will keep the closure from picking up stray threads or damaging your other clothes in the washing process. Anti-static spray, such as Static Guard, can make the fastener attract less lint. Spray the fastener after you wash your clothes, to minimize debris.

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Brush lint out of the hook-and-loop fastener once a month. Fasten the hook-and-loop fastener together before placing it in the washer. Spray the hook-and-loop fastener with anti-static spray after washing.