How does one 'revive' velcro fastners?
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fastening straps on a personal medical aid no longer holding. Used every other day for about a year. No apparent 'damage', but a lot of lint build up (I know that has to come out, but what is the easiest way?)
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You might be able to attach new Velcro to the straps. Sew it on.
I have taken a fine toothed comb and combed it out.
How to Revive (clean) Velcro
https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-revive-clean-Velcro/
A fine tooth comb, the kind for removing lice eggs, would work best.
There are some tips here:
https://www.velcro.co.uk/blog/2018/06/how-to-make-velcro-brand-fasteners-stick-again/
Hello. It is often recommended to use a fine tooth comb like a flea comb to remove all the debris stuck in your Velcro. Hope this helps
got it - thanks ya'll -
Mini comb