A lint brush removes lint effectively, but it is quite a hassle to clean up. It also lasts longer and doesn't leave sticky residue on your garments. A lint roller removes lint effectively and much quicker than a brush but can damage your clothes, especially if it is an adhesive one. The petrochemicals used to make them adhesive can discolor or degrade your fabric or garments' natural fibres. Plus, it is likely to transfer a synthetic adhesive residue on your garment in the process of removing lint.