How to Wash a Hat

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Remove and Dry Your Hat
Finally, it is time to remove and dry your hat. The easiest way to dry your hat involves stuffing it with paper towels, napkins, or newspaper. The goal here is for these materials to help soak up the water from your hat.As you stuff your hat, try to emulate the shape of your head so that your hat will dry in the right shape without warping or shrinking in size. Also, you can use these materials to support the brim of your hat if it is curved.
Work the Stain Removers if Needed and Let Sit
After you have sprayed down your hat with stain remover, you can use a toothbrush or your hands to work the stain removers to a light lather. Or, you can simply let the stain removers sit in place to break up dirt and grime for about 20 minutes. You will have to use your best judgment in this process. Remember to be gentle and do not overwork the fabric.
How to clean a baseball hat?
Baseball hats are fairly easy to clean using a damp washcloth and a bowl of soapy water. Simply hand clean the entire hat and rinse it off in cold water. Try not to fully saturate the brim, as it may have cardboard inside, which might start to warp if fully saturated.
Blow Dry from the Inside Out
Now it’s time for the final step. Blow drying your hat from the inside out is the perfect way to use air to sculpt it into the ideal dry shape. Once the hat is dryer but still damp, get your blow dryer and use the coolest setting first. Blow-dry the inside of the cap, not the outside. This works to ensure that it will not fade or develop an uneven, warped shape.
Prepping Your Cleaning Area and Gathering Materials
Before you start cleaning your hat, you will need to prepare a workspace and gather your materials. This will save you time and help you avoid problems after your hands are already wet. If you are going to be using a sink, clean it out first. That way, any residue or leftover dirt will not get on your hat. This is especially important if you are using a kitchen sink.
Fill the Dishwasher Detergent Bay
Now, fill the detergent bay in your dishwasher with the hat-safe laundry detergent that you have decided to use. Do not use regular dish soap designed for the sink. This will cause your dishwasher to become filled with frothy bubbles or even overflow. Additionally, do not use bleach detergent or lemon-scented dish detergent. Dish detergents with citric acid will damage any fabric on your hat.
Easily Get Rid of Sweat Stains with a Damp Washcloth
To easily get rid of sweat stains, you can wipe them away with a damp cloth. Water and a little bit of dish soap mixed together and then applied to your hat can work as well. If your sweat stains are very old or persistent, you can use a soft bristle brush to give you some scrubbing power. Target clean the stains and then rinse your hat with cold water. Let it air dry, and you’re all set!
Reading and understanding the hat label
Reading and understanding the label on your hat is another important factor that can help you do things correctly. The label of your hat is its custom washing guide. Unfortunately, hat labels can occasionally be somewhat difficult to decipher. Use these tips to help you understand the care and washing instructions for your hat or cap.
Do consider hiring a professional laundry or restoration service for cleaning expensive hats.
If all else fails or if you are nervous about ruining your hat, it may be a good idea to hire a professional. Many laundry services can help you restore expensive items of clothing. If you don’t know where to go, most dry cleaners can provide you with answers.
How to Clean a Hat in the Dishwasher
Now, we are going to walk you through one of the simplest and most effective ways to wash your hat. We are talking about washing a hat in the dishwasher. Using your dishwasher to clean a hat is a great option because it is fast, effective, and inexpensive.
Blow Dry Method
If you want your hat to dry faster, blow-drying it is a great option. Although this method takes more effort, it prevents bad odors from developing and gets your hat completely dry. In some cases, the fabric of a hat can develop a musty smell if left to air-dry.
How to clean a felt hat?
Felt hats must be cleaned with care. Felt is a type of non-woven cloth produced by matting, condensing, and pressing wool fibers together. As such, it can not be cleaned the same way that cotton or nylon can. Since felt is made of wool, it has the tendency to shrink or change its shape based on the temperature of the water that you use to clean it.
Use the Cold Cycle
Hot water is usually bad for hats! Never wash a hat in hot water unless you know it’s safe. Use the cold cycle or a lukewarm cycle instead.
Don’t air-dry your hat directly in the sun.
When you are air-drying a hat, be sure that you place it in a location that has plenty of air circulation and is out of the sun. The sun can cause hats to fade and become discolored. Don’t leave your hat outside to dry or place it in a sunny window. Instead, let it dry in front of a fan. Stuffing your hat with paper towels or newspaper can help expedite the air-drying process.