I am not sure who owns the original patents on all of these similar and useful hair/lint removal tools, but there seems to be many companies that make different versions of this same exact product at various price levels. For instance, I also own the "Chom Chom" version of this hair/lint removal tool, and it works very well. However, there are certain aspects of this Black & Decker hair/lint removal tool that make it even better than the Chom Chom, and other similar products like it, including the much lower price.Also, as is true with the Chom Chom hair/lint removal tool, this B&D version also works as advertised IF it is used correctly. We mainly use this B&D hair/lint removal tool to clean up the hair left on the bed and furniture by our constantly shedding Sable German Shepherd. It does indeed work really well for that purpose. This B&D hair/lint removal tool also picks up little pieces of lint off of the furniture very well. However, just like the Chom Chom, this B&D hair/lint removal tool is NOT going to vacuum the entire house by itself, so don't expect miracles from it either.This B&D hair/lint removal tool is designed to be used in short back and forth strokes, and not long rolling motions, as the hair collector bar does not turn 360 degrees (it flips back and forth). The hair collector pads are designed to collect hair and lint by building up static electricity through friction, and then the squeegee deposits the hair and lint into the easy to empty storage compartment. If this B&D hair/lint removal tool is used in one long continuous direction/motion it will not work correctly, and I am quite sure that is where the few negative reviews are coming from.Also, as specifically stated in the included instructions, this B&D hair/lint removal tool is NOT designed to be used directly on humans or pets. It is not a sticky clothing lint roller or a dog/cat brush. The instructions also specifically state that this B&D hair/lint removal tool will not work on hard or smooth services. It needs some friction from rough furniture material in order to build up static electricity on the cleaning pads. As I previously stated, this B&D hair/lint removal tool does work very well IF it used as directed. Just don't use it for unintended purposes, and then leave a bad review because the instructions were ignored or not read at all.In two separate reviews, I am giving this B&D hair/lint removal tool 5 stars, while I previously gave the Chom Chom 4 stars, for several reasons. While both devices do work well, and in the exact same way, this B&D hair/lint removal tool seems to have addressed all of the short-comings that plague the Chom Chom. This B&D hair/lint removal tool has a thicker ergonomic handle, which makes it more comfortable to use. It also has an opaque purple storage compartment cover, which allows the user to tell when it's getting full. Also, this B&D hair/lint removal tool has a much more secure latch on the storage compartment door, so the door does not inadvertently pop open during use like the door on the Chom Chom does quite often. However, the best aspect of this B&D hair/lint roller tool is that it is nearly half the price of the Chom Chom, and many other devices just like it.In conclusion, I highly recommend this B&D hair/lint removal tool, as it does work very well for cleaning pet hair and lint as advertised, IF it is actually used correctly. The lower price makes it even better than the other products in this category that work just like it. For those people that have constantly shedding pets, I suggest picking up a few of these great B&D hair/lint removal tools to keep around the house and car.

So easy to use and to clean. I use short rolling strokes like others recommended and it picks up all kinds of cat hair off the bedspread, the sofa, you name it. Love this thing!!! Worth every penny.

This is amazing and so inexpensive! In the short time I have used it, I have been able to pick up a lot of cat hair and so easy to use. I would highly recommend this and such a great price too!

Love it!!! Picks up we very bit of hair. We have 2 dogs, one with short thick hair and one with medium fine hair and a long haired cat. This thing picks it all up like magic, I love it!! We have 2 in our home, 1 in my room with the cat and one in the common area to get the couches and clothing before we leave the house. It is absolutely incredible how much it picks up and cleaning it is easy. A must have when your pets love you as much as ours do.

Works well and quickly removes lint from large surfaces. However, the lid is quite flimsy and mine accidentally broke off during cleaning.

I read the reviews before purchase and decided to take the change. I will say this instrument is odd to use. You do truly need to do short back and forth motions for it to work well since the static it builds up does the job. Like one review I read said, it's the way it is made. It is so much easier than having to constantly be pulling off sticky strips though plus I think it actually picks up better. I use it on my comforter and sheets because I sleep with pups and I am a little picky. This one is also half the price of the other brand. It works great and I am well satisfied three days in. I do not anticipate any problems.

I don't normally write product reviews, but I was so impressed with this hair remover that I had to! It works exactly as advertised and works incredibly well.I've used lint rollers in the past that are that same grabby kind of material, but they were always such a pain to use. Because you're able to roll this back and forth, it's so much easier. And I love the fact that it takes the hair off the brush for you and collects it in the reservoir! It makes an annoying task so much easier, and speaking as someone that lives in a house with 4 cats, that's saying something!

Works great only used it twice but so far it's amazing and works on any fabric. Seems easy to deep clean just haven't done that yet. I definitely recommend it. I have three cats that love to sleep with me and the pet hair just builds up so fast and this makes it so fast and easy to clean. Then emptying it and throwing it away is an easy process as well.

Helps perfectly on sofa to remove the dog’s fur

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I’ve tried so many pet hair removing gadgets n nothing was effective like this simple yet effective tool.

Build quality is excellent. It works!Short strokes on an area catches all those loose fur on the sofa.Works well on removing fur and lint from fabric.

Works great on furniture that is a cat hair magnet! Works great on bedspread! Faster than hauling out the vaccum every time. Very pleased!