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De-Fluff

Although we've already mentioned de-fluffing your roller before painting elsewhere in this listicle, it's so important that we thought it deserved its own special mention. One of the best ways to avoid bits of fluff getting into the paint is to give the roller a quick pass with a lint roller. This will pick up any stray fibers, which goes a long way to keeping your walls clean during the painting process.

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You can pick up lint rollers from most dollar stores, making them a cheap and effective way to prep your paint rollers before diving into your next DIY painting project.