Getting Rid of Dog Hair In My Home Seemed Impossible—Until I Tried the ChomChom Roller

There’s so much I love about Ryker, my hound/pit mix. I love how sweet-natured and playful he is, how he howls with delight when he’s excited, and how he never passes up the chance to cuddle on the couch. All around, he’s a phenomenal dog that I’m incredibly lucky to have. But there is one thing I wish I could change: how much he sheds.

Don’t get me wrong: I knew I was signing up for dog-hair cleanup when I adopted Ryker, but since he isn’t a long-haired or fluffy dog, I figured it wouldn’t be too bad. I was quickly proven wrong after our trip home from the shelter. I opened the car door to see my new pup smiling at me…and an impressive layer of tri-colored hair clinging to my cloth seats. Since then, I’ve been stocking up on pet hair removal products, including pet vacuums and lint rollers to keep my place tidy. One product that’s been a huge help (and one I’m obsessed with) is the ChomChom Roller.

What is the ChomChom Roller?

There are lots of handheld pet hair-eliminating products, like the Bissell Pet Hair Eraser. My ChomChom Roller review found that the reusable handheld device removes pet hair from items made of fabric, including furniture and clothing, sans batteries or electricity. Think of it as a powerful lint roller without all the sticky tape. Instead, it uses an electrostatic charge to attract pet hair, which is then deposited into a collection chamber. Yep, this tool uses physics to work its magic.

As of this writing, the ChomChom Roller has more than 133,000 ratings on Amazon and an overall rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars. Happy customers rave about it, calling it “a solid A+” and “a dream come true.” And I have to say, I agree!

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How to use the ChomChom Roller

Since it’s handheld and doesn’t require setup or a power source, the ChomChom Roller couldn’t be easier to use. Here’s what to do:

Step 1: Roll the ChomChom Roller back and forth in fast, short strokes over the area with pet hair; this builds up the electrostatic charge required to pick up the pet hair. Roll as long as needed.
Step 2: When you’re done, press the button on the back of the handle to open the collection chamber. (I like to empty the chamber after each use so the hair doesn’t build up.)
Step 3: Throw the collected pet hair and lint in the trash.

If you’re confused, don’t worry—there’s a helpful video on the product’s Amazon page that shows you how it’s done.

One important note: The ChomChom Roller tends to work best on fabric items. While some Amazon reviewers had luck with it on leather couches, others did not. That’s because it relies on an electrostatic charge to pick up hair, and leather typically doesn’t create that kind of charge. If you have leather furniture, your best bet is to use a lint roller.