How To Clean Fitted Hats At Home

If you re cleaning an old hat with a cardboard bill avoid soaking it in water so you don t damage it.

How to clean fitted hats at home. To learn how to deep clean your hat in the dishwasher keep reading. Gently pat the hat with a towel to remove excess water. Then use an old toothbrush to gently scrub out stains. Make sure to air dry the hat and use a hat mold if you have one to help retain the hat s shape. Fill a clean sink or a basin with cool water and add a drop or two of mild laundry detergent.

Instead just spot clean the hat with soapy water. Today tanner will be showing you how to clean any hat. After first dipping the hat in the water of your bucket or sink use a toothbrush or other small scrubber to rub the cleaner into the fabric. Finally place your hat on something rounded so it keeps its shape like a jar or balled up towel and let it air dry. Gently squeeze the hat and rub the fibers to let the water and detergent permeate completely into it.

Let the hat soak for 5 to 10 minutes. If you are worried about pilling your hat you can massage the cleaning solution in with your fingers. Gently scrub the stain with a soft toothbrush. Dunk the hat and agitate the water to create some suds. If possible turn the hat inside out to make sure the inside gets clean as well.

Massage the hat in the water for a few minutes. For stubborn stains use a soft toothbrush to lightly scrub the hat. Dip the toothbrush in the solution of cleaning supplies and water. If there are areas that are especially problematic spot clean them with a dab of cleaning product right on the hat. Then gently scrub the stain with an old soft toothbrush.