So You Bought the Roller. Don’t Break It.
You made the investment. Good call.
The ChomChom isn’t a cheap, disposable toy. It’s a tool. It doesn’t use batteries that corrode, and it doesn’t rely on sticky paper that runs out right when you need it most. It’s purely mechanical—a simple system of friction and static.
But even a tank needs maintenance.
Ignore it, and it stops working. Take care of it, and it lasts forever.
Here’s how to keep it running.
The Daily Dump
This part is easy. But people still mess it up.
You roll the sofa. The chamber fills up with a horrifying amount of gray fluff. Now what?
Don’t pry the plastic open.
There’s a button on the handle. Press it. The back compartment pops open—like a trapdoor. Dump the fur ball directly into the trash. Shake it a little. Snap it shut.
You’re done.
Water is the Enemy
Read this part twice.
Never wash your ChomChom.
It’s tempting, right? You see dust on the red fabric, and you think, “I’ll just rinse this under the tap.”
No.
If you soak that specialized nylon material, you ruin the electrostatic properties. The water flattens the fibers and kills the friction. Once it dries, it won’t grab hair anymore. It just pushes it around.
You wash it? You break it. Period.
So, How Do You Deep Clean It?
Okay, so it’s looking a little grimy. Maybe it’s not picking up hair as well as it did on day one.
That happens. Fine dust—not hair, but actual dust—can coat the nylon bristles, creating a barrier. The static can’t get through the dirt layer.
Here’s the fix:
- Get a clean towel.
- Make it slightly damp. Not wet. Slightly damp.
- Wipe the red fabric rollers gently.
- Let it air dry completely before you use it again.
You can also use a soft toothbrush to gently flick away any debris stuck in the rubber squeegees.
Why Yours Lasts Years (And Others Don’t)
There’s a reason you didn’t buy the $4 knockoff.
The original ChomChom is built with high-impact plastic. The internal axels are solid. The brush material is heavy-duty.
Cheap copies snap. The handles break off. The brush goes bald in a month.
Yours is built for the long haul. Keep it dry, empty the bin, and stop trying to reinvent the wheel. Treat it like a tool, and it will outlive your sofa.
