How To Clean The Hat
White vinegar can also be used to remove sweat stains.
How to clean the hat. Spot clean the hat first as needed. If simple water isn t working to clean your hat you can use hydrogen peroxide as a gentle cleaner. Then dip a toothbrush or small scrubbing brush into some of the cleaner you re using. It s very important not to leave it in the sun as this may make the stains permanent. Learn how to clean a straw cowboy hat and fedora with conner hats.
Clean the hat s sweatband in the same way. A gentle shampoo is a great option for spot cleaning sweat stains on your hat. If your baseball cap has stains on it and you want to get rid of them you can try removing them with a mixture of water washing up liquid and ammonia. Use acid free tissue paper or clean white cotton cloths to stuff the hat to help it hold its shape. Either hang up the hat or reshape the hat and set it on a towel to dry.
Soak the hat in warm water and a mild detergent. You can leave it soaking for up to 2 hours depending on how dirty it is. Gently scrub the problem areas on your hat until the stains come out. 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. Dip your hat into the sink of warm water.
Spray the solution onto a soft cloth. Gently squeeze excess water out of the hat but avoid twisting the brim which can bend it out of shape. Change the stuffing every couple of hours to speed the drying process. If there are areas that are especially problematic spot clean them with a dab of cleaning product right on the hat. Clean the whole hat using a hydrogen peroxide solution.
Apply 1 tablespoon of white vinegar onto each sweat stain and gently scrub until the stain is gone. Spot clean problem spots. Using a toothbrush scrub the stains and then leave the cap to dry in the shade. Start by soaking the hat in the soapy water for at least 20 minutes. Fill a spray bottle half with hydrogen peroxide and half with water.