OXO Good Grips FurLifter Garment Brush Review: The Lint Roller Replacement That Never Runs Out
No sticky sheets, no refills — just a quick self-cleaning brush that pulls pet hair off sweaters, seats, and slacks in seconds.
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At a glance
The OXO FurLifter is a small, reusable brush that lifts pet hair off clothing and fabric with a few short strokes, then wipes clean in its own base with a dip and a twist. If you are tired of buying lint roller refills every time your dog sheds on your work pants, this is the low-effort swap owners keep coming back to.
- Price:
- ~$13-$16 at time of writing
- Amazon rating:
- 4.3 stars (5,000+ ratings)
- Best for:
- Removing pet hair and lint from clothing, car seats, and small upholstered areas
Why it’s a best seller
Anyone who lives with a shedding dog or cat knows the drill: you grab a lint roller on your way out the door, peel off a sheet, and toss it after one use. The FurLifter’s whole pitch is that you can skip that cycle entirely. Its micro-bristle head is designed to grab and hold onto hair and lint as you brush, and instead of a sticky sheet, the bristles do the trapping.
That reusability is the reason it shows up so often in "what do you use for pet hair" threads and gift guides. It is cheap, it is small enough to live in a coat pocket or glovebox, and it solves a specific, everyday annoyance — hair on the sweater you are about to wear, or on the car seat before you pick someone up — without generating trash every time you use it.
How the self-cleaning base actually works
The brush sits in a small plastic base. After you have brushed the hair off your clothes and it has built up in the bristles, you dip the brush head into the base and give it a turn or a few short strokes against the internal comb — this pulls the trapped hair off the bristles and deposits it in the base, which you then empty into the trash. It takes a few seconds, and there is nothing to buy again afterward.
In practice, owners describe it as most satisfying on flatter, smoother fabrics — dress pants, blazers, car upholstery, couch cushions — where the bristles can make full contact with the surface and drag hair up in one pass. It is the kind of tool you keep by the door or in the car rather than something you dig out for a full deep-clean session.
Where it falls short
It is not a substitute for a full-size lint roller or a vacuum when the hair situation is serious. Owners with heavy shedders or thick undercoats often report needing several passes to fully clear a garment, especially if hair has been ground in rather than just resting on top. It also does not do as well on looser weaves like carpet or plush rugs, where fibers can grab and hide hair in ways a flat brush struggles to reach — that job is still better suited to a vacuum or a dedicated carpet rake. And because the brush head is compact, covering something large, like a whole couch or a car’s back seat, simply takes longer than rolling a big adhesive roller over the same area.
Should you buy it?
If your main frustration is running out of lint roller sheets at the worst possible moment, or you want something small enough to keep in a bag, car, or coat closet for daily touch-ups, the FurLifter earns its low price back quickly. It is best thought of as a maintenance tool for clothing, upholstery, and car interiors rather than a whole-house hair-removal solution.
Pair it with a proper vacuum or a roller-style remover for carpets, big furniture pieces, and heavier buildup, and use the FurLifter for the in-between moments — right before you leave the house, or when the passenger seat needs a quick once-over. OXO also sells a smaller on-the-go version if you want one dedicated to your bag or car rather than moving the same brush between rooms.
What we like
- Reusable — no sticky sheets or refills to keep buying
- Self-cleaning base clears the bristles in seconds
- Compact enough for a bag, coat pocket, or glovebox
- Works well on clothing, car seats, and flat upholstery
- One-time purchase is cheaper long-term than roller refills
Worth knowing
- Needs multiple passes on heavy hair buildup
- Less effective on loose carpet fibers than on flat fabric
- Smaller surface area means slower coverage than roller-style tools
Common questions
- How often do I need to empty the base?
- It depends on how much hair you are picking up, but most owners empty it after each use or once the base looks visibly full. A quick tap or wipe into the trash is usually all it takes.
- Will it work on delicate fabrics?
- The micro-bristles are gentle enough for everyday clothing like sweaters, suits, and cotton, but as with any brush, test a small hidden area first on very delicate or loosely knit fabric to make sure it does not snag.
- Is it better than a lint roller?
- For repeated daily use, most owners find it more economical since there is nothing to replace. A traditional lint roller can still be faster for one big, heavy pass, but you will keep buying refills.
- Can I use it on my dog or cat directly instead of grooming brushes?
- It is designed for fabric and upholstery, not for brushing your pet’s coat. For actual grooming and deshedding, use a brush made for that purpose, and check with your vet if your pet has skin sensitivities before introducing any new grooming tool.
- Does it work on car interiors?
- Yes — flat car seats and floor mats are one of the places owners report it working best, since the brush can make full contact with the surface in long strokes.
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