The present disclosure relates generally to a device for the removal of pills from the surface of the fabric. The device can comprise a body having a top end, bottom end, a first side, and a second side. A blade can be positioned at the top end of the body with the blade having a plurality of upper teeth and a plurality of lower teeth. A motor can be positioned within the body and can be operatively attached to the blade and a power source. A guide can be attached to the top end of the body and can include a base that is wider than the top end and first and second armatures spaced on opposite sides of the base. Each armature can extend from the base in a direction substantially parallel to the other armature. A connector is attached to the armatures opposite the base wherein the base, first and second armatures, and the connector define an opening position to accept part of the blades.